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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35283 Short Lying to Ourselves
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Why is lying to ourselves a problem? We need to tell ourselves the truth when we can, for the simple reason that we often pay a very high price for the short-term calm of our lies. We miss key opportunities for growth and learning. We're not very nice to be around. We develop harmful systems. And not least, the truth will be out. When we don't let it emerge, it has a tendency to reveal itself through involuntary often physical symptoms. We become insomniac or impotent. An eyelid starts twitching. We acquire a stutter, and scream in our sleep and lose energy. We fall into depression. We owe it to ourselves to dare to start to confront...
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Option 1: "our real nature"

Explanation: The text discusses the consequences of lying to ourselves and emphasizes the importance of confronting the truth. The phrase 'our real nature' aligns with the overall theme of self-awareness and honesty, suggesting that acknowledging our true selves is crucial for personal growth and avoiding negative outcomes.

Option 2: "our lies"

Explanation: This option suggests that we should confront 'our lies,' which contradicts the text's message. The focus is on facing the truth rather than the lies themselves. While lies are mentioned, they are framed as a problem rather than something to confront directly.

Option 3: "depression"

Explanation: Although the text mentions depression as a consequence of not confronting the truth, it does not suggest that this is what we should confront. Instead, the emphasis is on confronting our real nature to avoid such negative outcomes.

Option 4: "growth and learning"

Explanation: While growth and learning are important themes in the text, this option does not fit the context of what we need to confront. The text implies that confronting our real nature is essential for achieving growth and learning, rather than directly confronting the concepts of growth and learning themselves.

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