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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #43913 Short Union Speech
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You will see a video of a speech given at a Union meeting. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

After six terms of service to the Union, I'm sure I can speak on behalf of the whole committee and the Members here in the Chamber tonight when I say we are enormously grateful that you have finally decided to move on. If the Union is the stage and we merely its players, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that the curtain has almost closed. On your act. Yet before we can usher in the new era, we have the debate tonight. This House would try everything once. Now when Hannah asked me to speak on this motion a few days ago, my first thought was, is Hannah going through a midlife crisis? Has the prospect of leaving the Union resulted in such a loss of identity that she's decided to sack it all off and spend the rest of her rustication ticking things off her...
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Option 4: "bucket list"

Explanation: The term 'bucket list' refers to a list of experiences or achievements that a person hopes to accomplish before they 'kick the bucket' or die. This aligns perfectly with the context of the speaker reflecting on life changes and experiences to complete, making it the most appropriate choice.

Option 1: "calendar"

Explanation: The term 'calendar' refers to a system for organizing days and months, which does not fit the context of completing activities or experiences. The text implies a list of experiences to be completed before a significant change, making 'calendar' an inappropriate choice.

Option 2: "agenda"

Explanation: While 'agenda' can refer to a list of items to be discussed or acted upon, it does not convey the sense of personal experiences or life goals that the context suggests. The speaker is discussing a more personal and reflective list, making 'agenda' unsuitable.

Option 3: "wish list"

Explanation: A 'wish list' typically refers to items one desires to have or achieve, but it lacks the urgency or finality implied in the context of ticking off experiences before a significant life change. Thus, it does not align with the tone of the text.

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