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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33149 Short Careers
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Are you going to be more effective and happy as a specialist or as a generalist? Do you find real satisfaction in the precision order and system of a clearly laid out job? Or are you one of those people who tend to grow impatient with anything that looks like a routine job? There are great many careers in which the emphasis is on specialization. You find these careers in engineering and in accounting, in production, in statistical work and in teaching. But there is an increasing demand for people who are able to take in a great area at a glance. There is, in other words, a demand for people who are capable of seeing the forest rather than the trees of making overall.
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Option 3: "judgements"

Explanation: The word 'judgements' fits perfectly in the context as it refers to the ability to make considered decisions or evaluations. The text discusses the importance of being able to see the bigger picture, which aligns with making judgements about effectiveness and satisfaction in various career paths.

Option 1: "suggestions"

Explanation: The term 'suggestions' implies offering ideas or proposals, which does not align with the context of making decisions or evaluations based on the information presented in the text. The text discusses the effectiveness and happiness of specialists versus generalists, focusing on the ability to assess situations rather than merely suggesting options.

Option 2: "indications"

Explanation: 'Indications' refers to signs or pointers that suggest something. While it relates to the idea of recognizing patterns or trends, it does not capture the active decision-making process implied in the context. The text emphasizes the ability to make evaluations, which is not adequately represented by 'indications'.

Option 4: "enhance"

Explanation: The term 'enhance' means to improve or increase the quality of something. This does not fit the context of the sentence, which is focused on the ability to evaluate or assess situations rather than improving them. The text is about understanding roles as specialists or generalists, not about enhancing skills or qualities.

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