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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35812 Short What You Want

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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

The listening is critical to the transformation. Parker Palmer said that, "Before I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I have to listen to my life telling me who I am.” How many of us do that? So if we want to desire differently, mine your life for those stories when you were engaged in deeply meaningful and fulfilling action, and see if there's a pattern. I promise you, if you go through your life and you identify three, four, five of these fulfillment stories, you will probably begin to see a pattern emerge. And that’s your life telling you something about where you find fulfillment in your desires. We usually wanna get to the transformation and the change right away, but before we can go there, we have to simply take the time to….

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go change listen desire

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Option 3: "listen"

Explanation: The correct answer 'listen' aligns perfectly with the text's message. It emphasizes that before transformation can happen, one must take the time to listen to their life and understand their fulfillment stories. This reflects the main idea presented by Parker Palmer, highlighting the necessity of listening as a precursor to change.

Option 1: "go"

Explanation: The option 'go' does not fit the context of the sentence. The text emphasizes the importance of listening before taking action, and 'go' implies moving forward without the necessary reflection. Therefore, it contradicts the main idea of the text, which is about the need to listen to one's life.

Option 2: "change"

Explanation: While 'change' is related to transformation, the text suggests that before any change can occur, one must first listen to their life. This option overlooks the critical step of listening, making it an incomplete response to the context provided.

Option 4: "desire"

Explanation: The option 'desire' does not accurately complete the sentence in the context of the text. The focus is on listening to one's life rather than merely desiring change. This option fails to capture the essence of the message, which prioritizes listening over simply wanting.

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