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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #45371 Short 51 billion
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

In a typical year, the world emits over 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases. And as we keep doing that, the consequences for human life will be catastrophic. When I first fell in love with computers as a teenager, they were enormous, expensive, and only the government and big companies could afford them. But my friends and I became obsessed with a
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Option 1: "wild idea"

Explanation: The phrase 'wild idea' fits well in the context of the speaker reminiscing about their teenage obsession with computers, suggesting a sense of creativity and innovation that contrasts with the earlier description of computers as enormous and expensive. This aligns with the overall theme of change and progress in technology.

Option 2: "trouble"

Explanation: The word 'trouble' does not logically connect with the context of the speaker's nostalgia for their teenage years. It implies negativity, which does not match the tone of excitement and fascination conveyed in the text.

Option 3: "case"

Explanation: The term 'case' lacks relevance in this context. It does not convey any meaningful connection to the speaker's feelings about computers or their experiences as a teenager, making it an inappropriate choice.

Option 4: "accounts"

Explanation: The word 'accounts' does not fit the context of the sentence. It suggests a narrative or report, which does not align with the speaker's expression of passion and enthusiasm for computers during their youth.

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