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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4176 Short Scientists
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

The scientists think that higher-income, educated individuals tend to prepare veggies in healthier ways—perhaps preserving more vitamins and antioxidants. They also favored fish and whole grain bread, and ate more organic vegetables. And perhaps they're simply able to afford higher quality foods. Better olive oil, for example. "You can buy the 2-to3-euro bottle or you can have a 10-euro bottle." Study author Marialaura Bonaccio, an epidemiologist. "Probably these two products are different in their nutritional contents—in the context for example of polyphenols or other nutritional compounds." Seems that the Mediterranean diet includes few foods that we consider rich. But to get the full benefits, it sure helps - if you are.
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Option 2: "if you are"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly aligns with the concluding thought of the text. The phrase 'if you are' suggests a conditional relationship, indicating that to fully benefit from the Mediterranean diet, certain conditions (such as being able to afford higher quality foods) must be met. This reflects the overall theme of the text regarding the importance of quality in dietary choices.

Option 1: "as you were"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context of the sentence. The phrase 'as you were' is typically used to indicate a return to a previous state or condition, which does not align with the idea of benefiting from the Mediterranean diet. It lacks relevance to the nutritional context discussed in the text.

Option 3: "staying at ease"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because 'staying at ease' does not relate to the context of dietary choices or the Mediterranean diet. It implies a state of relaxation rather than addressing the conditions necessary for benefiting from the diet, making it irrelevant to the main idea presented in the text.

Option 4: "to pay attention"

Explanation: This option is also incorrect as 'to pay attention' suggests a focus or awareness that does not connect with the context of the Mediterranean diet. While being attentive to food choices is important, this phrase does not complete the sentence in a way that reflects the conditional nature of the benefits discussed in the text.

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