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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41062 Short Red Sky
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You will see a video explaining the weather saying. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Red Sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning. Probably the best-known weather saying, and it works. A glorious red sunset is caused by dust and a dry atmosphere diffusing the sun's rays. Damp, clear air would produce a watery yellow sunset. In summer, which is when most people are looking anxiously for fine days, the weather in Europe is dominated by a stream of cold fronts, bands of clouds sweeping in from the Atlantic. When we look westward into the sunset, we're looking through the approaching air mass. If the sunset is red, tomorrow's air is (dry).
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Option 2: "dry"

Explanation: The text states that a glorious red sunset is caused by dust and a dry atmosphere diffusing the sun's rays. This directly supports the conclusion that if the sunset is red, tomorrow's air is 'dry.' The use of 'dry' aligns perfectly with the context of the weather saying and the explanation provided.

Option 1: "unsettled"

Explanation: The term 'unsettled' implies instability or unpredictability in weather conditions. However, the text indicates that a red sunset suggests dry air, which is associated with stable weather. Therefore, 'unsettled' contradicts the main idea presented in the text.

Option 3: "oppressive"

Explanation: The word 'oppressive' suggests a stifling or uncomfortable atmosphere, which does not correlate with the positive connotation of a red sunset indicating good weather. The text does not support this interpretation, making it an incorrect choice.

Option 4: "heavy with fog"

Explanation: 'Heavy with fog' implies moisture and poor visibility, which contradicts the idea of a red sunset indicating dry air. The text clearly states that a red sunset is associated with dry conditions, thus making this option inconsistent with the information provided.

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