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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #39945 Short Gagarin
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You will see a video about Yuri Gagarin's historic journey as the first man in space. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

On April the 12th, 1961, test pilot Yuri Gagarin was about to attempt man's first journey into space. If he failed, the world might never know due to the strictest media blackout. 'Bon voyage' messages were sent. This indeed was a momentous occasion for the first time. Man was escaping the atmosphere to make a single orbit of Earth. Yuri Gagarin was in space and the Soviets could tell the (world).
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Option 4: "world"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text explicitly states that 'the world might never know' about Gagarin's journey due to the media blackout. The use of 'world' directly relates to the audience that would be informed about this historic event, making it the most appropriate choice.

Option 1: "entire universe"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text specifically mentions 'the world' as the audience that would be informed about Yuri Gagarin's journey. The phrase 'entire universe' is too broad and does not align with the context of the media blackout, which focuses on the world rather than the universe.

Option 2: "difference"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. The text discusses the significance of Gagarin's journey and the potential lack of information due to the media blackout. The word 'difference' does not relate to the idea of informing the world about the event.

Option 3: "astronauts aboard"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it introduces a concept not mentioned in the text. The sentence is about Gagarin's journey and the media's response, not about other astronauts. Therefore, 'astronauts aboard' does not complete the sentence meaningfully.

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