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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33554 Short veterans
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

From the perspective of many veterans, their military service is merely a duty. They were doing their job. They don't look in the mirror and see a hero. When wounded Air Force sergeant Tom Marcum returned home from Iraq, he was his family's hero every day. But his wife April would soon step up to be the second hero in the Marcum family. Tom's injuries were extensive, and the impact on April and their two sons was ….
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Option 4: "enormous"

Explanation: The word 'enormous' effectively captures the significant emotional and physical impact on April and their two sons. It aligns with the context of the text, which discusses the extensive injuries and their profound effects on the family, making it the most appropriate choice.

Option 1: "vast"

Explanation: While 'vast' suggests a large extent, it does not convey the emotional weight of the impact on the family as effectively as 'enormous.' The text emphasizes the significant emotional and physical toll on April and their sons, which is better captured by 'enormous.'

Option 2: "huge"

Explanation: The term 'huge' implies size but lacks the depth of meaning needed in this context. It does not fully express the profound emotional impact described in the text, making 'enormous' a more suitable choice.

Option 3: "giant"

Explanation: 'Giant' is similar to 'huge' in that it denotes size but fails to encapsulate the emotional significance of the impact on the family. The text requires a term that conveys a deeper sense of magnitude, which 'enormous' provides.

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