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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #39936 Short North Sea
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You will see a video about offshore drilling and its significance in the North Sea. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Deep in the North Sea, off the western coast of Norway, lie rich offshore petroleum and natural gas deposits anchored to the sea bottom. These drilling platforms extract oil and natural gas. Tankers and pipelines then transport these products to the mainland, where they are processed in the plants and refineries of Norway's petrochemical (industry).
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Option 3: "industry"

Explanation: The text clearly identifies the processing of oil and natural gas in the context of Norway's petrochemical industry. This term directly aligns with the main idea of the text, which focuses on the extraction and processing of petroleum and natural gas.

Option 1: "sector"

Explanation: The term 'sector' is too broad and does not specifically refer to the context of the text, which discusses the specific field of petrochemicals. The text emphasizes the processing of oil and gas in a particular industry, making 'sector' an incomplete representation.

Option 2: "economy"

Explanation: While the economy is related to the petrochemical activities mentioned, the text specifically refers to the processing of oil and gas within a defined context. 'Economy' lacks the specificity needed to accurately complete the sentence.

Option 4: "environment"

Explanation: The term 'environment' does not fit the context of the text, which is focused on the economic activities related to oil and gas extraction. It does not address the specific processes or industries involved, making it an irrelevant choice.

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