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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #36466 Short Victorian parents
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 adolescent, with his passion for sincerity, always respects a parent who admits that he is wrong or ignorant, or even that he has been unfair or unjust. What the child cannot forgive is the parents’ refusal to admit these charges, if the child knows them to be true. Victorian parents believed that they kept their dignity by retreating behind an unreasoning authoritarian attitude. In fact, they did nothing of the kind, but children were then too cowed to let them know how they really felt. Today, we tend to go to the other extreme. But on the whole, this is a healthier attitude both for the child and the parent. It is always wiser and safer to face up...
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Option 4: "to reality"

Explanation: The phrase 'to reality' correctly conveys the idea of confronting or acknowledging reality. It aligns with the overall theme of the text, which emphasizes the importance of honesty and openness in relationships between parents and children. This option reflects the proactive approach of facing up to truths, making it the most suitable choice.

Option 1: "for reality"

Explanation: The phrase 'for reality' does not fit the context of the sentence. The text discusses the importance of acknowledging truths and facing them, which is better expressed with a preposition that indicates direction or focus, rather than a preposition that suggests support or favor.

Option 2: "on reality"

Explanation: The phrase 'on reality' implies a surface-level engagement with reality, which does not convey the intended meaning of actively confronting or accepting reality. The context requires a preposition that indicates a more direct relationship with reality.

Option 3: "at reality"

Explanation: The phrase 'at reality' is grammatically incorrect in this context. It suggests a target or aim, which does not align with the idea of facing or accepting reality. The sentence requires a preposition that indicates a more comprehensive engagement with reality.

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