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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #37560 Short Resolution
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Making a resolution to improve your finances puts you several steps closer along the road to a better bottom line, based on data from Fidelity Investments' eighth annual "New Year Financial Resolutions Study." Looking for a resolution that will pay off and pay dividends? Simply resolving to pay more attention to your finances improves the chances that your financial health will…….
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Option 4: "improve"

Explanation: This option directly aligns with the text's main idea that making a resolution to pay more attention to finances leads to better financial health. The word 'improve' is explicitly supported by the context, indicating a clear and positive outcome.

Option 1: "worsen"

Explanation: This option contradicts the overall theme of the text, which emphasizes positive financial outcomes. The text suggests that making a resolution to improve finances leads to better financial health, making 'worsen' an illogical choice.

Option 2: "recover"

Explanation: While 'recover' implies a positive change, it does not align with the text's focus on proactive improvement. The text indicates that attention to finances leads to improvement, not merely recovery from a previous state.

Option 3: "get better"

Explanation: Although 'get better' suggests improvement, it is less precise than 'improve.' The text specifically uses the term 'improve,' which directly correlates with the resolution to enhance financial health.

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