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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41065 Short Cairo
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You will see a video about Cairo, Egypt. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in terms of population in Africa. It lies on the east bank of the Nile River, with suburbs along the West Bank. The newer areas of Cairo have modern buildings in the style of present-day European and American architecture. Cairo's older areas are famous for their old quarters, areas of narrow, winding streets and buildings that are hundreds of years old. They feature bazaars, shops, and mosques with tall minarets. Many of the mosques are outstanding examples of (Islamic architecture).
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Option 3: "Islamic architecture"

Explanation: This option is correct because the text explicitly mentions that many of the mosques in Cairo are outstanding examples of 'Islamic architecture.' This directly aligns with the context of the sentence, which is about the architectural styles found in Cairo.

Option 1: "classical music"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text discusses Cairo's architectural styles, specifically mentioning 'Islamic architecture' as a key feature of the city's mosques. 'Classical music' does not relate to the context of architecture or the description of Cairo.

Option 2: "quantum physics"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it is unrelated to the text's focus on Cairo's architecture. 'Quantum physics' pertains to a scientific field, which does not connect with the themes of urban development or architectural styles presented in the passage.

Option 4: "modernist architecture"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because, while the text mentions modern buildings in the style of present-day European and American architecture, it does not refer to 'modernist architecture' specifically. The focus is on the historical significance of Islamic architecture in the context of Cairo.

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