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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4165 Short Asset
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You will hear a recording. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Our greatest asset is probably a swimming pool which at twenty five meters isn't Olympic sized. But now we've expanded it to eight lanes. It's much wider. This means there are rarely more than a couple of people at a time in each lane. Unfortunately there isn't space for an outdoor pool here. But the glass roof on the swimming pool is partly retractable which means - you can enjoy something of the open air experience on warmer days.
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Option 2: "you can enjoy something of the open air experience on warmer days"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly reflects the text's statement about the glass roof being partly retractable, allowing for an open air experience. This aligns perfectly with the main idea of enjoying the pool on warmer days.

Option 1: "you can enjoy Olympic level races"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text states that the swimming pool is not Olympic sized, which directly contradicts the idea of enjoying Olympic level races. The main idea of the text emphasizes the pool's features rather than competitive racing.

Option 3: "you will always have to be worried that glass may break"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because it introduces a negative aspect that is not mentioned in the text. The text focuses on the positive features of the pool, such as the retractable roof, without any mention of concerns about safety or breakage.

Option 4: "you will always have the moon above you, even on warmer days"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it presents an irrelevant idea. The text does not discuss the moon or suggest that it is a feature of the swimming pool experience. It focuses on the retractable roof and the open air experience, making this option unrelated to the main context.

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