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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35031 Short Art Never Die
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

I do not think that the arts are dependent on philanthropic efforts, which might sound to be at odds with what I do for a living but I think that what is remarkable about the arts is that you cannot kill them. They will not die. I think of this particularly with the art form that I come out of, poetry. It actually is beautifully partnered by various social media because it can travel and be sent out in a way that fiction is a little bit trickier because fiction is .......
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Option 1: "a longer form"

Explanation: The text discusses how poetry is well-suited for social media because it can be easily shared and disseminated. The phrase 'fiction is a little bit trickier' implies that fiction, being 'a longer form,' is less adaptable to quick sharing compared to poetry. This aligns with the overall theme of the text, which emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of poetry in the digital age.

Option 2: "a shorter form"

Explanation: This option contradicts the context of the text. Fiction is not described as a shorter form; rather, it is implied to be longer and more complex, making it less suitable for quick sharing on social media. Therefore, this option does not fit the logical structure of the argument presented.

Option 3: "remarkable"

Explanation: While the term 'remarkable' is mentioned in the text, it does not logically complete the sentence regarding the comparison between poetry and fiction. This option does not address the specific context of how poetry and fiction differ in terms of their adaptability to social media.

Option 4: "dependent"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it does not relate to the comparison being made between poetry and fiction. The text argues that the arts are not dependent on philanthropic efforts, but this does not pertain to the characteristics of poetry versus fiction. Thus, it fails to address the context of the sentence.

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