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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41080 Medium The simulation
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You will see a video about a simulation showing global temperature changes from 1880. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

The simulation starts in 1880, when global emissions were still very low. The year of the simulation is shown in the top right-hand corner. Watch the natural fluctuation of the temperature pattern. We see now the temperature change today with respect to the last century. The simulated pattern shows global warming red and yellow regions, but also a slight cooling over the highly industrialised countries due to the increased reflection of solar radiation by the aerosol particles which are now being superimposed as a grey cloud. Let's see now the predicted temperature change for the five decades to come, assuming an unabated increase in emissions. The prediction shows, despite the counteracting impact of aerosols, a pronounced heating of the global atmosphere, slight cooling is still found (only in a small region).
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Option 4: "only in a small region"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly reflects the text's statement about the cooling effect being localized. The phrase 'only in a small region' accurately captures the specific detail provided in the text, which emphasizes that while there is a pronounced heating globally, the cooling is minimal and confined to a limited area.

Option 1: "globally"

Explanation: This option suggests a broad application of temperature change, which is not supported by the text. The text specifically mentions 'slight cooling is still found (only in a small region),' indicating that the cooling is localized rather than global.

Option 2: "in urban areas"

Explanation: This option implies that the cooling effect is limited to urban areas. However, the text does not specify urban areas; it states that cooling is found 'only in a small region,' which could refer to any small area, not specifically urban.

Option 3: "across continents"

Explanation: This option suggests a widespread cooling effect across continents, which contradicts the text. The text clearly states that the cooling is 'only in a small region,' indicating a very limited scope rather than a continental one.

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