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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33478 Short Biology
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Biology is considered one of the natural sciences. It is the science of life and life's processes. And like life science is better understood by observing it then by trying to create a precise definition. Over the next fifteen weeks, we will be observing the science of biology. In many ways, biology is the most demanding of all sciences. This is partly because living systems are so complex. Biology is also a multi disciplinary science. It requires knowledge of chemistry, physics, and mathematics. And of all the sciences, biology is the most linked to the social sciences.
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Option 3: "humanities"

Explanation: The correct answer 'humanities' fits well within the context of the text, which mentions biology's links to social sciences. The humanities encompass fields that study human society and culture, aligning with the interdisciplinary nature of biology as described.

Option 1: "nature"

Explanation: The term 'nature' does not align with the context of the text, which discusses biology's connection to various disciplines. While biology is a natural science, the text emphasizes its links to social sciences and other fields, making 'nature' too vague and not specific enough.

Option 2: "religions"

Explanation: The option 'religions' is incorrect as it does not relate to the themes presented in the text. The text focuses on biology's connections to sciences and social sciences, and 'religions' does not fit within this framework, making it irrelevant.

Option 4: "politics"

Explanation: The option 'politics' is not suitable as it does not capture the broader connections of biology with social sciences. While politics can be a part of social studies, the text emphasizes a wider range of disciplines, making 'politics' too narrow and not comprehensive.

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