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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #38171 Short Product design
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Product design may very well be said to be the most important factor in the sale of most products. It is well understood that the trend in product appearance has long shifted from ornamentation towards simplicity and functionality in terms of form and construction. Achieving functional utility is by far the greatest object in product design as it is practiced today.
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Option 4: "today"

Explanation: The word 'today' accurately reflects the current emphasis on functional utility in product design as stated in the text. It aligns with the overall theme of the text, which discusses contemporary practices in product design, making it the most suitable choice.

Option 1: "in industry"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. The text discusses product design and its importance, but it does not specifically mention the industry as a focus. Therefore, this option lacks relevance to the main idea presented.

Option 2: "all over"

Explanation: The phrase 'all over' is too vague and does not align with the specific context of product design discussed in the text. The text emphasizes the current state of product design rather than a widespread occurrence, making this option incorrect.

Option 3: "trend"

Explanation: While the text mentions a shift in trends regarding product design, the word 'trend' does not complete the sentence meaningfully. The sentence requires a word that indicates the current state of product design, which 'trend' does not provide.

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