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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #34105 Short Hydroponic farming
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 future of agriculture can be found in commercial containers, in which plants can be grown hydroponically. Hydroponic farming has many benefits, including saving the resources involved in soil cultivation and avoiding the uncertainty of weather conditions, according to Seedo, an innovator in the field of commercial growth containers. Approximately 40 percent of the costs of produce in large city supermarkets are used to cover logistics and …...
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Option 3: "shipping"

Explanation: The term 'shipping' directly relates to the process of transporting goods, particularly in the context of logistics for produce. The text indicates that a significant portion of costs in supermarkets is related to logistics, which includes shipping as a key component of that process.

Option 1: "delivery"

Explanation: The term 'delivery' refers to the act of bringing goods to a destination, but it does not specifically capture the broader context of the logistics involved in moving produce. The text discusses costs related to logistics, which encompasses various aspects of transportation, including shipping.

Option 2: "transport"

Explanation: While 'transport' relates to the movement of goods, it is a more general term and does not specifically address the costs associated with the logistics of produce in supermarkets. The text implies a more specific process, which is better captured by 'shipping'.

Option 4: "ship"

Explanation: The word 'ship' is a verb that refers to the action of sending goods, but it does not fit grammatically in the context of the sentence. The sentence requires a noun to complete the thought about costs, making 'shipping' the correct choice.

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