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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33872 Short Wintertime
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Wintertime. Love it or hate it, it arrives every year. Some of us dread the cold, some of us revel in it. While a lot of us head toward the equator, many of us 'hibernate' by hunkering down at home, protected from the elements. We stay warm in winter by layering clothing, wearing socks and hats, adding layers of blankets to bedding, blocking drafts and even baking which helps warm the house without touching the thermostat. Coping with the cold, dark days of winter can be challenging for humans and it's also a trial for birds. Our feathered friends have evolved in some ingenious ways to cope with..wintry weather
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Option 2: "wintry weather"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly relates to the text's theme of coping with winter conditions. The phrase 'wintry weather' is explicitly mentioned in the text, indicating the challenges faced during this season.

Option 1: "summer weather"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text discusses coping with cold and dark days of winter, not summer. The context clearly indicates that the focus is on winter conditions, making 'summer weather' irrelevant.

Option 3: "spring weather"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not address spring at all. It focuses on winter and the adaptations required to deal with cold weather, making 'spring weather' an unrelated choice.

Option 4: "humid weather"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it refers to a type of weather that is not relevant to the context of winter. The text emphasizes cold and dark days, and 'humid weather' does not align with the winter theme discussed.

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