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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41090 Short The Arabian Oryx

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You will see a video about the conservation efforts for the Arabian oryx. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 white animals with the long straight horns are the Arabian oryx, and they were once almost completely extinct in the wild after World War 2. The few animals that were remaining were captured. Since then, we've had over 150 births of the Arabian oryx, and as a result, we've been able to help reintroduce this animal back into its state of homeland, like Jordan and Oman. It's a very gratifying experience for everybody to be involved in that project. Because there are so few species that are in peril today that will be able to be released back (into the wild).

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into zoos into the wild into aquariums into private collections

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Option 2: "into the wild"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly aligns with the text's main idea, which highlights the reintroduction of the Arabian oryx into its natural habitat. The phrase 'back into its state of homeland' clearly indicates that the goal is to return the species to the wild, supporting this option.

Option 1: "into zoos"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text discusses the reintroduction of the Arabian oryx back into its natural habitat, not into zoos. The context emphasizes the successful return of the species to the wild, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "into aquariums"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because aquariums are not relevant to the context of the Arabian oryx, which is a land animal. The text focuses on the reintroduction of the oryx into its natural environment, making this option unsuitable.

Option 4: "into private collections"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it suggests a scenario where the Arabian oryx would be kept in private collections, which contradicts the text's emphasis on reintroducing the species into the wild. The focus is on conservation and returning the oryx to its natural habitat, not private ownership.

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