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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #38828 Short Multiple reasons
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

But just look where that pet is placed. In regards to your other family members, so how? Do you compare with others? Multiple studies found people were as close to their pets, particularly dogs, as to their closest family member, whether it was a spouse or a child or a parent as close to their. Pet as to their closest family member and these have been a number of studies, a study of dog owners in the US and Canada. Dogs were placed as close as the closest family member. And in a third of those, the dog was closer than any human family member. Now you may think about, well, why would that be true? But those of you are pet owners have multiple reasons
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Option 1: "why that is false."

Explanation: The text discusses how people often feel as close to their pets as they do to their closest family members, suggesting a strong emotional bond. The phrase 'why that is false' aligns with the author's tone of questioning the reader's assumptions about pet relationships, indicating that the author is challenging the idea that such closeness is not valid. This is supported by the context where the author anticipates skepticism about the closeness of pets and family members.

Option 2: "why that is true."

Explanation: While the text does imply that many people feel a strong bond with their pets, the phrase 'why that is true' does not fit the author's questioning tone. The author is not affirming the truth of this bond but rather prompting the reader to consider why some might doubt it. Thus, this option misrepresents the author's intent.

Option 3: "why that is against."

Explanation: The phrase 'why that is against' does not logically connect with the context of the text. The text does not discuss opposition or conflict regarding the bond between pets and family members. Therefore, this option is irrelevant and does not reflect any idea presented in the text.

Option 4: "why that is low."

Explanation: The term 'why that is low' is not supported by the text, which emphasizes the closeness of pets to their owners rather than suggesting any diminutive value in that relationship. This option fails to capture the essence of the discussion about emotional bonds and is therefore incorrect.

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