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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #34859 Short Filtering Tools
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

One of the biggest surprises of the Internet is we thought when the Internet came out it would provide everyone new fundamental tools to learn about the world around them, and it would actually remove the censorship and information that we get. We basically all have our own responsibility to become our own filters. We have, and that's why it seems to me the educational system has to provide those tools those filtering tools. And that’s one of the reasons why I think science is so important because of its built-in filtering tools. It recognizes that we all want to believe and as Richard Feynman said, “The person you have to question most is yourself." Knowing that you want to believe when you read something that validates your beliefs, you should be skeptical of it and your beliefs and you should look out for other sources. So we have to train people that one source on the Internet is not good enough you have to search broadly to see if it’s...validated
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Option 3: "validated"

Explanation: The term 'validated' directly connects to the main idea of the text, which emphasizes the need to seek multiple sources to confirm information. This aligns with the author's argument about the responsibility of individuals to filter and verify the information they encounter online.

Option 1: "skeptical"

Explanation: While being 'skeptical' is a key theme in the text, it does not fit the context of the sentence that requires a word related to the validation of information. The text emphasizes the need for validation of sources rather than just skepticism.

Option 2: "important"

Explanation: The word 'important' does not align with the context of the sentence, which focuses on the necessity of validating information. Although the text discusses the importance of science, it does not directly relate to the completion of the sentence.

Option 4: "assassinated"

Explanation: The word 'assassinated' is completely unrelated to the context of the text. It does not pertain to the themes of skepticism or validation of information, making it an irrelevant choice for completing the sentence.

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