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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #39943 Short Turtle
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You will see a video about the life cycle of baby sea turtles, from nesting to their journey to the 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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

During the breeding season, the female sea turtle emerges onto land after digging a nest in the sand. She lays her eggs and returns to the sea. Warmed by the sun, the eggs hatch in a few weeks. The newly born sea turtles must scramble immediately from the broken egg shells to the safety of the sea before falling prey to (larger animals ).
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Option 1: "larger animals"

Explanation: The text clearly states that the newly born sea turtles must scramble to the sea before falling prey to larger animals. This directly supports the idea that the primary threat to the hatchlings is from predators, making this option the correct choice.

Option 2: "the harsh weather"

Explanation: While harsh weather can be a concern for young sea turtles, the text does not mention it as a threat. Instead, it emphasizes the danger from larger animals, making this option incorrect.

Option 3: "hunger and thirst"

Explanation: Hunger and thirst are not mentioned in the text as immediate threats to the newly hatched turtles. The focus is on their need to escape predators, which makes this option incorrect.

Option 4: "the rising tides"

Explanation: The text does not indicate that rising tides pose a threat to the hatchlings. The main concern highlighted is the predation by larger animals, thus rendering this option incorrect.

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