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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #35814 Short Personality
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Recent studies do suggest that some of your personality is related to your genetics, but there are plenty of other factors, too. Many of these studies break down personality using the five-factor model, or the Big Five. It puts personality traits into five general categories: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and neuroticism. That last one is also sometimes called emotional stability. The degree to which each of these traits shows up in your personality is pretty stable, for the most part. But it does change throughout your life. For example, as people age, studies suggest that they tend to become more conscientious. And life events like getting married have been shown to increase emotional stability. So, sure, your personality can…
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Option 2: "change"

Explanation: The text emphasizes that personality traits are generally stable but do change throughout life, particularly as people age or experience significant life events. This aligns perfectly with the context of the sentence, making 'change' the correct choice.

Option 1: "break down"

Explanation: The phrase 'break down' refers to the process of analyzing or categorizing something, which is not the focus of the sentence. The context discusses how personality traits are stable yet can change over time, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "show up"

Explanation: The phrase 'show up' indicates the presence of traits in a person's personality. However, the sentence requires a word that reflects the overall theme of stability and change in personality, which 'show up' does not address.

Option 4: "be stable"

Explanation: While the text mentions that personality traits are stable, the sentence context requires a term that indicates the potential for change over time. 'Be stable' does not convey this dynamic aspect, making it an unsuitable choice.

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