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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #38671 Short Himalayas
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 ongoing covid 19 pandemic has shown how traditional manufacturing models that rely on international shipping of resources and products can be severely disrupted by emergencies that affect the cross country supply chain connections. Crossed by the Himalayas, shaken by earthquakes and often facing economic challenges, Nepal is no stranger to supply chain issues. Ram from Zener technologies, a Nepalese company specialising in 3D design and manufacturing is going to join us today to tell us about how since 2016, they have leveraged 3D printing technologies to address
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Option 3: "local manufacturing challenges."

Explanation: This option is correct because it directly aligns with the main idea of the text, which discusses how the covid-19 pandemic has impacted traditional manufacturing models and supply chain issues in Nepal. The phrase 'local manufacturing challenges' accurately reflects the specific difficulties that Zener technologies aims to address through 3D printing.

Option 1: "everyday circumstances changes."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the phrase 'everyday circumstances changes' does not relate to the context of the text, which focuses on manufacturing and supply chain issues rather than general circumstances. The text discusses specific challenges faced by Nepal in manufacturing, making this option irrelevant.

Option 2: "university stream changes."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it introduces a concept ('university stream changes') that is not mentioned or implied in the text. The text is centered around manufacturing and supply chain disruptions, not educational contexts, thus making this option unrelated.

Option 4: "building time challenges."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because 'building time challenges' does not capture the essence of the text, which is focused on broader manufacturing and supply chain issues rather than just the time aspect of building. The text does not mention time as a specific challenge, making this option less relevant.

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