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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35431 Short Seabed
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Let's see what's happening on the seabed. Ok. So these really remarkable features are known as black smokers. Don't forget, we're now two and a half kilometers down. The light. It's all pitch black. What we're seeing is the lights from the submersible. So imagine you're looking at this out from your porthole and it supports...
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Option 4: "all this fabulous life"

Explanation: This option is correct as it aligns perfectly with the context of the text, which discusses the remarkable features of the seabed. The phrase 'all this fabulous life' suggests the vibrant ecosystem that exists around black smokers, supporting the idea of life thriving in extreme conditions.

Option 1: "a very tall structure"

Explanation: This option does not align with the context of the text, which describes features on the seabed. The phrase 'a very tall structure' is too vague and does not relate to the remarkable features mentioned, which are specifically black smokers.

Option 2: "fish which need light"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text emphasizes the absence of light at a depth of two and a half kilometers. The mention of 'fish which need light' contradicts the context, as it implies the presence of light, which is not the case.

Option 3: "you can't see anything"

Explanation: While this option reflects the darkness mentioned in the text, it does not complete the sentence in a meaningful way. The text focuses on the remarkable features of the seabed rather than the inability to see anything.

Option 5: "something rather uninteresting"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it contradicts the text's description of black smokers as 'remarkable features.' The phrase 'something rather uninteresting' does not reflect the awe and significance conveyed in the text.

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