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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #30193 Short Presentation
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

This year we're planning to use a different type of assessment on this module. In the past students were required to complete two long written assignments and also to do a presentation on a subject of their own choice. We have decided to ask you to write four shorter pieces of written coursework this year. We are also going to be more prescriptive about what you focus on in your presentation. This is because previously many students lost marks unnecessarily simply because -
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Result:

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Option 1: "they made an inappropriate choice of topic"

Explanation: The text indicates that students lost marks due to their choices in the past. The phrase 'inappropriate choice of topic' directly aligns with the context of the previous sentence, which discusses the need for more prescriptive guidance on presentation topics to avoid unnecessary mark loss.

Option 2: "they used illustrations and evidence well"

Explanation: This option contradicts the context of the text. The text implies that students lost marks due to poor topic choices, not due to effective use of illustrations or evidence. Therefore, this option does not fit the overall theme.

Option 3: "they showed they had grasped the content of the course"

Explanation: While this statement may be true, it does not relate to the reason for losing marks as mentioned in the text. The focus is on the choice of topic rather than the students' understanding of the course content, making this option irrelevant.

Option 4: "they did not speak as clearly as they should have done"

Explanation: This option introduces a different issue related to presentation skills rather than topic selection. The text specifically addresses the problem of topic choice leading to mark loss, so this option does not align with the main idea presented.

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