
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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There are 32 students applying to participate in an international exchange event, but only 2 can be selected. The selection method is as follows: the 32 students stand in a line and start counting off from 1. Students who count off odd numbers are eliminated and exit the line. This process is repeated from the beginning with the remaining students. Xiao Ming wants to ensure he gets selected. What number should he count off the first time?

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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