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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #43805 Short Smaller budgets
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You will hear a recording about a topic. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Seen, as they are, to spearhead efforts to support the bottom line, they suppose themselves to be under close enough scrutiny from their colleagues, let alone their bosses. Moreover, they are also faced with the very considerable problem of increasingly being asked to do their ever more difficult jobs with smaller and smaller budgets. They have been told that less
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Option 1: "must be more"

Explanation: The phrase 'must be more' logically completes the sentence by indicating that the individuals mentioned are expected to achieve more despite the constraints of smaller budgets. This aligns with the context of the text, which discusses the pressure on these individuals to perform under challenging circumstances.

Option 2: "taken aback"

Explanation: The phrase 'taken aback' implies surprise or shock, which does not fit the context of the sentence. The text discusses expectations and pressures rather than reactions of surprise, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "bring forward"

Explanation: The phrase 'bring forward' suggests presenting or proposing something, which does not align with the context of the sentence. The text focuses on the challenges faced by individuals rather than any action of presenting ideas or proposals.

Option 4: "stay then"

Explanation: The phrase 'stay then' does not logically connect to the context of the sentence. It lacks relevance to the discussion of expectations and pressures, making it an unsuitable choice for completing the sentence.

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