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Practice Listening: Fill in the Blanks (Type In) ID: #30267 Medium Theory 3
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You will hear a recording. Type the missing words in each blank.
* Fill in the missing words into the blank fields
However  simple  or  complex  the  chain  of  events  in  any  given  situation,  when  looked  into  it  usually  reveals  a  train  of    relationships  -  they  are  seen  to  be    in  some  way.  The  methods  of  analysis  aim  to  establish  these  relationships  and  provide  a  solid  background  for  useful    based  on  what  at  first  appear  to  be  separate  events.  The  first  step  in  this  process  is  to  collect  facts  and  then  see  if  any  particular    emerge.  If  they  do,  it  then  becomes  possible  to  form  theories  related  to  the  facts,  and  this  type  of  empirical  theory  forms  a  useful  basis  for    and  prediction.  However,  on  its  own  this  theory  is  not  enough;  the  essential  second  step  is  to  test  it  by  collecting  more  facts  and  by  checking  predictions  against  events.  These  new  facts  may  mean  you  have  to    the  theory,  bearing  in  mind  that  new  facts  can  only  either  disprove  or    a  theory  -  they  cannot  prove  it  to  be  right.

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Correct answer: causal

Explanation: Listen again to "a train of causal relationships". You need a word that shows cause, not casual.

Meaning: "causal" means about cause and effect.

Wrong options:

  • causul: It has "u" where the word has "a". Check the letters: "causal". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • casual: This is a different word meaning relaxed, not about cause.
Correct answer: linked

Explanation: Here you hear "they are seen to be linked in". You need a describing word that shows connection.

Meaning: "linked" means joined or connected together.

Wrong options:

  • linkd: It leaves out the "e". Check the letters: "linked". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • linkedly: "linkedly" has an extra "ly" at the end. The speaker says "linked".
Correct answer: generalisations

Explanation: The speaker says "background for useful generalisations based". The word is more than one, so do not forget the s.

Meaning: "generalisations" means broad ideas made from many examples.

Wrong options:

  • generalisation: It leaves out the "s". Check the letters: "generalisations". A small spelling mistake loses the mark.
  • generalize: "generalize" is a close word, but it ends in "ze". The speaker says "generalisations", which ends in "sations".
Correct answer: patterns

Explanation: You hear "see if any particular patterns emerge". The sentence needs a word for repeating shapes or ideas.

Meaning: "patterns" means repeated forms or regular arrangements.

Wrong options:

  • paterns: It leaves out the "t". Write "patterns". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • pattern: "pattern" has no "s" at the end. The speaker says "patterns", so write the "s".
Correct answer: analysis

Explanation: Listen for "basis for analysis and prediction". The word after 'for' is a thing, used for study.

Meaning: "analysis" means careful study of facts to understand them.

Wrong options:

  • analisis: It has "i" where the word has "y". Write "analysis". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • analyse: "analyse" is a close word, but it ends in "e". The speaker says "analysis", which ends in "is".
Correct answer: modify

Explanation: On the recording you hear "have to modify the theory". The sentence needs an action word meaning to change slightly.

Meaning: "modify" means to change something a little to fit new facts.

Wrong options:

  • modfy: It leaves out the "i". Write "modify". Only the exact spelling gets the mark.
  • modified: "modified" is a close word, but it ends in "ied". The speaker says "modify", which ends in "y".
Correct answer: support

Explanation: Listen again to "disprove or support a theory". The word is an action that helps a theory stand.

Meaning: "support" means to give evidence that agrees with the idea.

Wrong options:

  • suport: It leaves out the "p". The right spelling is "support". Every letter must be correct to get the mark.
  • suppose: "suppose" is a close word, but it ends in "se". The speaker says "support", which ends in "rt".

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