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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33871 Short Baseball
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Even as baseball has put a "pause" on its season, doesn't mean that you can't still support the person in your life that "lives for love of the game."Now there is a gift for the baseball fan who has everything - his or her own stadium. A collection of exquisite models of Major League Baseball stadiums lets fans bring their favorite ballparks home. Searching for the right gift for Father's Day, birthday, or any special occasion can be a challenge, but a one-of-a-kind rendition of a favorite stadium will be showstopper for an art enthusiast, sports fan, or collector of sports...
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Option 4: "memorabilia"

Explanation: The term 'memorabilia' accurately captures the essence of the gift described in the text. It refers to objects kept for their historical interest, especially those related to a particular field, such as sports. The text highlights a collection of models of Major League Baseball stadiums, which are indeed collectibles that fans would cherish.

Option 1: "reminder"

Explanation: The term 'reminder' suggests something that serves to remind someone of something else, which does not fit the context of a gift for a baseball fan. The text discusses a unique gift that enhances the experience of being a fan, rather than simply reminding them of their love for baseball.

Option 2: "monument"

Explanation: While 'monument' refers to a structure built to commemorate a person or event, it does not align with the context of a personal gift for a baseball fan. The text emphasizes a personal and collectible item rather than a large, public structure.

Option 3: "souvenir"

Explanation: Although 'souvenir' refers to an item that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event, it lacks the specific connotation of a collectible or significant item that the text implies. The focus is on a unique and valuable gift rather than a simple keepsake.

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