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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #44184 Short Oprah
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

I think that there are other factors that play into the ways that we move into the world, but one of the things particularly I find in the states is that race is the underpinning of how we relate to each other. All of it.
I think that, you know, I think of it like a like a dam for the structural, like for a dam to maintain its structural integrity, it can't actually block out all the water, right. So if the water or. Folks like for, for them to actually work, it needs to allow some water to filter through and it holds back most of the water. If you block all the water right, what happens is the water builds up and then the dam breaks down. So often I always you know that there's space for some water to move through. There's opportunities for some waters. You can be the Oprah you. Can be the. Obama, you can be, you know, you can be
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Option 2: "Exception to the rule."

Explanation: This option fits well within the context of the text. The speaker discusses how race influences relationships and suggests that while there are overarching structures, there are also exceptions, such as notable individuals like Oprah and Obama. This aligns with the idea of allowing some individuals to succeed despite systemic barriers.

Option 1: "Nuisance to the sap."

Explanation: This option does not relate to the context of the text. The phrase 'nuisance to the sap' does not connect logically to the discussion about race and structural integrity. It introduces unrelated imagery that does not support the main idea of the text.

Option 3: "Grateful to the following."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as it does not logically connect to the text. The phrase 'grateful to the following' lacks relevance to the discussion about race and structural integrity, making it an inappropriate choice.

Option 4: "Attempt to the work."

Explanation: This option is also incorrect because it does not align with the context of the text. The phrase 'attempt to the work' does not convey a meaningful connection to the themes of race and structural integrity discussed in the passage.

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