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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #34856 Short Forgiving
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Nature's instruments for survival can be a Godsent until they begin to affect us in destructive ways. Someone's negative characteristics can cloud their favorable traits to such an extent that we cannot see the positive anymore. In our biased minds, this person has become purely evil. It's pretty difficult not to feel repulsed by someone who doesn't have any positive traits - let alone forgive them. So, we might want to look beyond the vast specter of negativity and see that the people we resent are also carrying good within them and that it's human to possess both evil and...good
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Option 2: "good"

Explanation: The word 'good' is the correct choice as it aligns perfectly with the text's theme of recognizing the duality of human nature. The sentence suggests that despite negative traits, individuals also possess positive qualities, making 'good' the most fitting word to complete the thought.

Option 1: "negativity"

Explanation: The term 'negativity' does not fit the context of the sentence, which emphasizes the presence of positive traits alongside negative ones. The text discusses how negative characteristics can overshadow positive traits, but the missing word should reflect the positive aspect that is being highlighted.

Option 3: "positivity"

Explanation: While 'positivity' relates to the concept of positive traits, it does not directly match the context of the sentence. The text emphasizes the existence of 'good' within individuals, making 'good' a more precise choice than the broader term 'positivity'.

Option 4: "purity"

Explanation: The term 'purity' does not accurately reflect the context of the sentence. The text discusses the coexistence of good and evil traits in individuals, and 'purity' implies an absence of negativity, which contradicts the message of recognizing both aspects of human nature.

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