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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #34481 Short Kids
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Do you wonder if your kids will have your back when you're older? Apparently the answer is a surprising yes. That's the good news in a conversation many people are having these days — around aging parents — that comes courtesy of the third biennial "Fidelity Investments Family and Finance Study." Less heartening is that nearly 4 in 10 families seem to be suffering from what can only be described as — hats off to "Cool Hand Luke' for this — a failure to...
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Option 1: "communicate"

Explanation: The text discusses the importance of family relationships as parents age, highlighting a failure in communication among families. The word 'communicate' directly aligns with the context of the sentence, which implies a breakdown in the ability to share thoughts and feelings effectively. This is supported by the phrase 'failure to...' that suggests a lack of interaction or dialogue, making 'communicate' the most fitting choice.

Option 2: "talk"

Explanation: While 'talk' is related to communication, it is less formal and does not capture the broader implications of the failure described in the text. The context suggests a deeper issue than just casual conversation, making 'talk' too simplistic and not fully representative of the communication breakdown mentioned.

Option 3: "commune"

Explanation: The term 'commune' implies a close, shared experience or living together, which does not fit the context of the sentence. The text focuses on communication failures rather than shared living or experiences, making this option irrelevant to the main idea.

Option 4: "correspond"

Explanation: 'Correspond' refers to exchanging messages, typically in writing. This option is too narrow and does not encompass the broader concept of communication that the text implies. The failure mentioned is not limited to written communication, thus making 'correspond' an inadequate choice.

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