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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35030 Short Marshmallow test
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

By now a lot has been said about the marshmallow test. You guys probably know about this where children are asked you can eat this one marshmallow now or if you wait until I come back you can get two marshmallows. People talk about this in terms of the resolution that little kids have and how good they are at resisting temptation and stuff but there's something that's often overlooked here which is that one of the most common strategies that kids use was simply covering their eyes. Just clapping their hands over their eyes so they're not looking at the marshmallow. And it turns out that's a very effective strategy. And so when we think about minimizing temptations whatever your temptations are in life just think about the ways that you can actually contractually minimize that temptation so it's not there, not a fake thing or anything. Oh yeah, if it's in the back of the cabinet I won't do it but like actually get rid of the …..
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Option 1: "temptation"

Explanation: The text discusses strategies for minimizing temptations, particularly in the context of the marshmallow test. The speaker emphasizes the importance of actively reducing temptations rather than just avoiding them. The word 'temptation' fits perfectly in the context of the sentence, as it aligns with the overall theme of resisting urges and finding effective strategies to do so.

Option 2: "marshmallow"

Explanation: While the text mentions 'marshmallow' frequently, it does not fit the context of the missing word in the sentence. The focus is on the broader concept of temptation rather than the specific item itself. Therefore, using 'marshmallow' would not convey the intended meaning of minimizing temptations.

Option 3: "kids"

Explanation: Although 'kids' are central to the discussion of the marshmallow test, this option does not address the concept of minimizing temptations. The sentence requires a term that encapsulates the idea of resisting urges, which 'kids' does not provide. Thus, this option is not relevant to the context.

Option 4: "test"

Explanation: The term 'test' refers to the marshmallow test itself, but it does not relate to the idea of minimizing temptations. The sentence is focused on strategies for dealing with temptations, making 'test' an inappropriate choice. It lacks the necessary connection to the theme of resisting urges.

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