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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #36178 Short Quality of life
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Quality of life is important to all of us. It’s something we all try to improve. I'm just wondering how easy it is to improve your quality of life. The biggest things that affect how happy you are your job, house, holidays, and friends. Of course, there are others. It's quite difficult to change these things. If you don't like your job, it can be difficult to find a better one, my job really affects my quality of life. If it's really stressful, my quality of life goes down. You also need somewhere nice to live. That can be difficult to change. It's important to find a home that feels like home. Holidays can add a lot to your happiness, but we don't have lots of those. And then there are friends. They really improve.
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Option 4: "quality of life"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text explicitly discusses the concept of 'quality of life' as a central theme. It mentions various factors that influence happiness, such as job, home, holidays, and friends, all of which contribute to one's overall quality of life. The phrase 'quality of life' effectively summarizes the main idea presented in the text.

Option 1: "living environment"

Explanation: While the text mentions the importance of having a nice place to live, the phrase 'living environment' does not capture the broader concept of overall happiness and well-being that the text discusses. The text emphasizes 'quality of life' as the main theme, which encompasses various aspects including job satisfaction, housing, holidays, and friendships.

Option 2: "social ability"

Explanation: The term 'social ability' is not directly referenced in the text. Although friends are mentioned as important for happiness, the text does not focus on social skills or abilities. Instead, it highlights the overall concept of 'quality of life' which includes social relationships but is not limited to them.

Option 3: "working efficiency"

Explanation: 'Working efficiency' is not a term used in the text. The text discusses how a stressful job can negatively impact quality of life, but it does not specifically address efficiency in work. The correct answer relates to the broader theme of happiness and well-being, which is encapsulated in 'quality of life'.

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