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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #37033 Short Sea-dumping
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Sea-dumping incites widespread condemnation. Little surprise when oceans are seen as 'convenient' dumping grounds for the rubbish we have created but would rather forget. However, scientific evidence suggests that if we dump the right things, sea life can actually be enhanced. And more recently, purpose-built structures of steel or concrete have been employed - some the size of small apartment blocks -principally
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Option 3: "to increase fish harvests"

Explanation: This option is correct because it directly relates to the idea presented in the text that dumping the right materials can enhance sea life, which would logically lead to an increase in fish populations and harvests.

Option 1: "to have proper farming"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the phrase 'to have proper farming' does not align with the context of enhancing sea life through specific dumping practices. The text discusses enhancing sea life and fish populations, not farming.

Option 2: "to create definite sea animals"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it suggests creating specific sea animals, which is not supported by the text. The focus is on enhancing existing sea life rather than creating new species.

Option 4: "to bring rated oceans"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as 'to bring rated oceans' does not make sense in the context of the text. The text does not discuss ratings of oceans but rather the impact of dumping on marine life.

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