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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41066 Short Tornadoes
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You will see a video explaining the formation and characteristics of tornadoes. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Tornadoes are the most violent windstorms on Earth. Winds rotate around the centre of a tornado's funnel-shaped cloud at speeds of more than 200 mph, potentially causing tremendous damage. Most tornadoes occur in the spring in the Midwestern and southern states of the United States. They usually occur along a boundary between cool dry air from the north and warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. Warm air is lighter than cool air, so the warm air rises. More warm air rushes in to take its place. The inrushing air also rises and begins to rotate, forming the funnel cloud of a (tornado).
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Option 4: "tornado"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly refers to the main subject of the text. The text describes tornadoes as the most violent windstorms, detailing their formation and characteristics. The use of 'tornado' aligns perfectly with the context provided, making it the most appropriate choice.

Option 1: "thunderstorm"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text specifically discusses tornadoes, which are distinct from thunderstorms. While tornadoes can occur during thunderstorms, the text does not mention thunderstorms as the main focus. Therefore, this option does not align with the main idea of the text.

Option 2: "storm system"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it is too broad and does not specifically refer to tornadoes. The text emphasizes tornadoes as a specific type of violent windstorm, rather than a general storm system. Thus, it fails to capture the specific context provided.

Option 3: "weather condition"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because 'weather condition' is a vague term that does not accurately represent the specific phenomenon described in the text. The text focuses on tornadoes, which are a specific type of weather event, rather than a general condition.

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