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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #34482 Short Fidelity
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Two years ago. Fidelity Investments created a unique way of measuring not only how close working Americans are to meeting their post-retirement expenses, but also how different generations — Baby Boomers, Gen Exers, and Gen Yers — compare to one another. The one stand-out back then was ....
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Option 1: "Boomers"

Explanation: The text discusses different generations, specifically mentioning 'Baby Boomers' as one of the groups being compared. The context indicates that the missing word should relate to these generations, making 'Boomers' the correct choice.

Option 2: "Bloopers"

Explanation: 'Bloopers' refers to mistakes or errors, which is unrelated to the context of generational comparisons regarding retirement expenses. This option does not fit the theme of the text.

Option 3: "Bangers"

Explanation: 'Bangers' typically refers to something that is excellent or exciting, often used in music or food contexts. This term does not relate to the generational discussion in the text, making it an incorrect choice.

Option 4: "Bowlers"

Explanation: 'Bowlers' refers to individuals who play the sport of bowling. This term is completely unrelated to the context of retirement expenses and generational comparisons, thus it is not a suitable option.

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