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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #43839 Medium Leo Messi
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You will see a video of speaker discussing the key to achieving excellence in various fields, including programming. At the end of recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.

Transcript:

So what is it that leads to excellence? In programming. And the answer 10,000 hours of practise. No matter where you start from, no matter how talented. A kid was in school. It's the kid that practises 8 hours a day that's now playing as a soloist with the top orchestras of the world. Leo Messi wasn't born with better right knee and a better left foot than anyone else in the world. It's what he chose to do every day after school, every weekend. That means he is where he is today, so the most important commitment you can make to. Yourself. You can listen to all of this, and if you don't do this. It's a waste. So as you're considering that €6000 that you've mentally paid and you're thinking, how do I get a return on investment? Every laptop comes with a webcam. I want each of you to decide that you're going to spend 3 minutes every day for the next 10 days. You can call them work days so you don't have to do it the weekend, but 3 minutes every day. Start a little programme that records. And explain the product, explain your CV, explain your vision, explain what a good life..
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Option 3: "means to you"

Explanation: This option aligns with the text's focus on personal commitment and individual interpretation of excellence. The speaker emphasizes that excellence is a personal journey and what it signifies to each individual.

Option 1: "offers to others"

Explanation: This option suggests a focus on what excellence provides to others, which is not the main theme of the text. The text emphasizes personal commitment and practice rather than external offerings.

Option 2: "is defined as"

Explanation: This option implies a definition of excellence, but the text does not provide a formal definition. Instead, it discusses the importance of personal effort and practice in achieving excellence.

Option 4: "can be achieved"

Explanation: While this option relates to the idea of achieving excellence, it lacks the personal connection emphasized in the text. The text focuses more on the personal meaning and commitment rather than just the achievement itself.

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