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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #30191 Short Rock 2

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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

So, just a few weeks ago excavators of a remote archaeological site in Southeastern Asia reported an exciting find under the ground. They found evidence of a writing system which dates back thousands of years. Three blocks of flat rock with odd symbols which look like ancient forms of writing were discovered. Well, this find could reveal much about an advanced, independent urban culture which historians believe may have lived in that area. However, many scholars are sceptical about the authenticity of the blocks, which they suspect -

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are much older than expected could very possibly be fake belonged to that culture was work of aliens

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Option 2: "could very possibly be fake"

Explanation: This option directly reflects the skepticism mentioned in the text. The phrase 'could very possibly be fake' aligns with the scholars' doubts about the authenticity of the blocks, making it the correct choice.

Option 1: "are much older than expected"

Explanation: This option suggests that the blocks are older than anticipated, which does not align with the skepticism expressed by scholars in the text. The text indicates that scholars are questioning the authenticity of the blocks, not their age.

Option 3: "belonged to that culture"

Explanation: This option implies certainty about the blocks' origin, which contradicts the scholars' skepticism. The text does not support the idea that the blocks definitively belonged to the advanced culture.

Option 4: "was work of aliens"

Explanation: This option presents an implausible explanation that is not supported by the text. The text discusses skepticism regarding authenticity, not the involvement of aliens, making this option irrelevant.

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