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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33555 Short Computerized Workplace
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

The computerized workplace can be hazardous to your health. If you don't take preventative measures today, we’ll go over what some of these hazards are, and more importantly, what can be done about them. One major complaint may be the biggest complaint of people who spend time at the computer is eyestrain. To help ease the strain on the eyes, the computer screen should be about two feet from your eyes. The entire screen should be in focus. The brightness and contrast should be adjusted for best readability. A good way to relieve eyestrain is to look away from the screen, frequently focus your eyes on objects that are far away, like something outside the building across the street, or the tree in the...
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Option 3: "parking lot"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text suggests looking away from the screen and focusing on distant objects, such as something outside. A parking lot is a plausible example of a distant object that could be observed, aligning with the advice given in the text.

Option 1: "on the cellphones"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text discusses hazards related to computer use, specifically eyestrain from computer screens. There is no mention of cellphones, making this option irrelevant to the context.

Option 2: "in the movies"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it does not relate to the topic of computer-related health hazards. The text focuses on preventative measures for eyestrain, not on movies, which are unrelated to the discussion.

Option 4: "in your brain"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it does not fit the context of the text. The discussion is about physical measures to relieve eyestrain, not about mental or brain-related issues. Thus, it does not support the main idea presented.

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