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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #37856 Short A vegetarian diet
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

A vegetarian diet is associated with a lower cholesterol level, lower blood pressure and less obesity - all risk factors for heart disease. The researchers wondered if this could explain the health advantage of having a high IQ. They cite Benjamin Franklin, the 18th-century statesman and scientist, who said that a vegetarian diet results in a 'greater clearness of head and quicker comprehension'. He may not have realised that this was because of whom was eating rather than…
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Option 2: "what was eaten"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly relates to the context of the text, which emphasizes the importance of dietary choices in relation to health and cognitive function. The phrase 'what was eaten' aligns with the idea that the type of food consumed impacts health outcomes, supporting the main idea of the text.

Option 1: "it was taken"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the phrase 'it was taken' does not logically connect to the context of the sentence. The text discusses the relationship between diet and cognitive function, and 'it was taken' does not convey the intended meaning of dietary choices.

Option 3: "what they consumed"

Explanation: While this option is somewhat related, it is incorrect because it is less precise than the correct answer. The phrase 'what they consumed' is a broader term and does not fit as seamlessly into the sentence structure as 'what was eaten,' which is more directly referenced in the text.

Option 4: "it affected them"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because 'it affected them' does not specifically address the dietary aspect discussed in the text. The focus is on the food itself rather than the effects on individuals, making this option irrelevant to the context.

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