They they they Hi, take a look at this short extract. ... A: You need quite a lot of equipment actually -- a hand drill, an old record, a pin or needle, some paper and a bolt. B: Hmm, go on. What do they have to do? A: Well, they basically make a record player. The main idea is to teach them about recording sound. .... ( They are talking about an experiment for children.) Now, here is the problem. " B: Hmm, go on. What do they have to do? A: Well, they basically make a record. " What does "they" mean? (Students or the equipment mentioned?) Do the two "they" refer to the same things or people?