How smart people say I already told you | English from movies

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1. 0:00
   Hana I already told you three times. Should I sing it next?
2. 0:05
   Theo Only if it's catchy. I'd remember it.
3. 0:10
   Tutor Soft and polite.
4. 0:15
   UFOs: Declassified LIVE But as I mentioned before, that's been around for twenty years.
5. 0:20
   Tutor Calm and professional.
6. 0:26
   The Dallas Connection Obviously, as we discussed, we have a serious security leak.
7. 0:31
   Tutor Firm, a little tired.
8. 0:36
   The Curse of Bridge Hollow Dad, we went over this.
9. 0:41
   Hana As I mentioned before, it's pinned in our chat.
10. 0:46
    Theo Oh, I pinned it there myself yesterday.

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1. Question 1

   You're writing a follow-up email after a phone call with a client. Which line fits best?

   A We went over this. B As we discussed. C Like I said.
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2. Question 2

   Which line sounds the most tired or firm?

   A Just a quick reminder. B Just to recap. C We went over this.
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3. Question 3

   Complete the sentence: "As I mentioned before, ___"

   A the deadline is Friday. B and nothing. C about the deadline.
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4. Question 4

   Which line is the gentlest reminder?

   A As per my last email. B I think I mentioned this, but... C Like I said.
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5. Question 5

   Your coworker missed the main points of a long meeting. Which line repeats them without blaming anyone?

   A Just to recap. B We went over this. C As per my last email.
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