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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #30192 Short Sun Clock
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

OK, so the date of the invention of the first clock is disputed among historians but it's agreed that the first method for telling the time was the movement of the sun across the sky. When the sun was directly ahead, it was midday and when it was on the horizon, it was early morning or early evening, according to whether it was in the east or the west. However, this method was problematic in terms of accuracy; but nevertheless, it's been used for countless years, from early humanity to -
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Option 4: "current days"

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the ongoing relevance of the sun as a timekeeping method. The phrase 'countless years' in the text suggests that this method has persisted into modern times, making 'current days' the most fitting completion.

Option 1: "ancient civilisations"

Explanation: While 'ancient civilisations' could relate to the use of the sun for timekeeping, the text does not specifically mention them as a continuation of the method. The phrase 'countless years' suggests a broader time frame that includes more than just ancient civilisations.

Option 2: "desert tribes"

Explanation: The term 'desert tribes' is too narrow and specific. The text discusses the use of the sun for timekeeping across a wide range of human history, not limited to any particular group or environment.

Option 3: "historical periods"

Explanation: Although 'historical periods' could fit the context, it lacks the immediacy and relevance of the correct answer. The text implies a continuous use of the sun for timekeeping, which is better captured by 'current days'.

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