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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #43860 Short Motivational Speech
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You will see a video of a motivational speaker discussing the drawbacks of making excuses. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Excuses sound best. To the person that's making them up. Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Get off the pity party. Telling everybody you're sad and soft, stories trying to get people to show up to your pity parties and your pity parades if you ever see me in a Rolls Royce, a six or seven star hotel, living my life to the fullest. Don't get jealous of me. Because I worked my off to get it. Nobody handed me.
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Option 2: "anything"

Explanation: The context of the text emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and not seeking sympathy or pity from others. The phrase 'Stop feeling sorry for yourself' aligns with the idea that one should not expect 'anything' from others, as it reflects a mindset of independence and personal responsibility.

Option 1: "excuses"

Explanation: The text discusses the futility of making excuses, suggesting that they are only convincing to the person creating them. Therefore, 'excuses' does not fit the context of the sentence, which implies a broader concept of self-pity.

Option 3: "sympathy"

Explanation: While the text does mention pity parties, it does not directly refer to 'sympathy' as a desired outcome. The focus is on self-empowerment rather than seeking sympathy from others, making this option inconsistent with the overall message.

Option 4: "money"

Explanation: The text does not discuss financial aspects in a way that would suggest 'money' is the missing word. The emphasis is on personal effort and achievement rather than material wealth, which makes this option irrelevant to the context.

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