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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #851 Short Industry
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Listen to the recording and answer the question by selecting all the correct responses. You will need to select more than one response.

Transcript:

I hate to say it but probably the best thing that can happen right now as well consolidation because one of the reasons that we have so many new sources out there because up until recently the local newspaper in anybody's town was the only newspaper that promote well now if you can do we use online than what the difference between the local newspaper that are really Kentucky vs the one that the garage in doubt that the one that somebody reads and North Dakota it turns out that if you did a comparison and I'm just making the figure out but I'm going to guess that is about 90% some more stuff. I mean you when you take out High School football scores restaurant reviews and local Social gatherings and you just have like to know regional or national stuffing are you really can get that stuff from anywhere in so I think what happened is one of these newspapers local TV stations don't realise they're not at all in Direct competition with an elytra it with the nationals as well.

According to the speaker, how are online news sources making the news industry more competitive?

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Option 1: "There are more media options to choose from"

Explanation: The speaker discusses how the increase in online news sources has led to a greater variety of media available to consumers. This aligns with the idea that consolidation in the news industry is driven by the presence of numerous options, making it more competitive.

Option 2: "More advertising revenue comes from online news articles"

Explanation: The text does not mention advertising revenue or its sources. Therefore, this option is not supported by the information provided in the text.

Option 3: "People care less about the national news"

Explanation: The speaker does not imply that people care less about national news; rather, they highlight the competition between local and national news sources. This option misinterprets the speaker's point.

Option 4: "The national stations have taken over the online media market"

Explanation: The text does not support the idea that national stations dominate the online media market. Instead, it suggests that local sources are competing with national ones, making this option incorrect.

Option 5: "It is easier to get the news from outside sources"

Explanation: The speaker indicates that online sources provide access to news that may not be available locally, thus making it easier for consumers to obtain information from various external sources. This supports the idea of increased competition in the news industry.

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