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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #33876 Short Lockdown
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

After more than 45 days in lockdown, it's no surprise that many people are going a tad stir-crazy. But it's far worse for seniors: Not only have visits from their kids and grandkids been suspended, but there's the extra stress that comes with the nagging suspicion that they'll be advised to remain on lockdown long after younger people begin trickling back to work and the world starts opening up...
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Option 3: "again"

Explanation: The word 'again' fits perfectly in the context of the sentence. It suggests that seniors may be advised to remain in lockdown once more, reinforcing the idea that they will experience repeated isolation compared to younger individuals who will return to normal activities.

Option 1: "over"

Explanation: The word 'over' does not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence discusses the ongoing situation of seniors remaining in lockdown, and 'over' would imply a conclusion or end to the lockdown, which contradicts the text's implication that seniors may remain locked down longer.

Option 2: "once nore"

Explanation: The phrase 'once nore' appears to be a typographical error and does not convey a clear meaning. Even if it were corrected to 'once more,' it would still not fit the context of the sentence, which emphasizes the continuation of lockdown for seniors.

Option 4: "yet"

Explanation: The word 'yet' implies a contrast or an expectation that something has not happened up to this point. While it could suggest that seniors are still waiting for a change, it does not convey the sense of continuation and repetition that 'again' does in this context.

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