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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #39940 Short The land iguana
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You will see a video about the land iguana, a unique species native to the Galapagos Islands. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 land iguana is endemic to the Galapagos Islands. Similar in size to the marine iguana, it is usually more brightly coloured. The Burroughs in which it lives often honeycomb the land. Despite its fierce appearance, the land iguana is herbivorous. Cactus flowers, fruits, and stems are its preferred foods. When these fall from plants, they are (snatched up quickly ).
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Option 3: "snatched up quickly"

Explanation: This option is directly quoted from the text, indicating that the land iguana quickly consumes the fallen food items. This aligns perfectly with the context of the iguana's feeding behavior, confirming it as the correct answer.

Option 1: "ignored completely"

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which states that the land iguana quickly takes the fallen cactus flowers, fruits, and stems. The phrase 'ignored completely' suggests that the iguana does not pay attention to these food sources, which is not supported by the text.

Option 2: "studied by scientists"

Explanation: This option introduces an idea not present in the text. The text focuses on the land iguana's feeding habits rather than any scientific study. Therefore, this option does not relate to the context provided.

Option 4: "left to decompose"

Explanation: This option suggests that the food items are not consumed by the iguana, which contradicts the text. The text clearly states that the iguana snatches up the fallen food quickly, making this option incorrect.

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