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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #41096 Short Pioneer 10
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You will see a video about NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Launched in 1972, NASA's Pioneer 10 spacecraft has accomplished many firsts. One was a successful passage through the Rocky Asteroid belt, a feat which greatly alleviated the fears of scientists concerned about damage to far-travelling spacecraft. Having safely journeyed some 2 1/2 billion miles to Jupiter, Pioneer 10 transmitted valuable scientific information back to Earth, shedding new light on the composition and evolution of Jupiter and its moons. Pioneer 10 will travel beyond all the known planets and become the first man-made object to leave (the solar system).
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Option 2: "the solar system"

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that Pioneer 10 will become the first man-made object to leave the solar system. This aligns perfectly with the overall theme of the text, which highlights the spacecraft's journey and achievements.

Option 1: "a black hole"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text discusses Pioneer 10 traveling beyond the known planets and leaving the solar system, not towards a black hole. The context does not support the idea of a black hole as a destination.

Option 3: "the Earth"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text emphasizes Pioneer 10's journey away from Earth and towards the outer reaches of the solar system. It does not suggest that the spacecraft is heading back to Earth.

Option 4: "the USA"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not mention the USA in relation to Pioneer 10's journey. The focus is on the spacecraft's exploration beyond the known planets, making this option irrelevant to the context.

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