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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #45664 Short Tulane
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Now, see, I was going to guess that you lived around Tulane because I had gone several times to New Orleans. And how do I say this gently? Well, I'm sober. There you go. There's the problem. So I never loved it, but my wife worked there.
She shot a movie there and we rented a place that was directly across the street from Tulane. Oh, cool. That area I fell in love with. There's so many great restaurants and it's so.
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Option 2: "quaint"

Explanation: The word 'quaint' aligns with the speaker's admiration for the area, suggesting it has a charming and attractive quality. This is supported by the mention of 'great restaurants' and the overall positive tone.

Option 1: "ugly"

Explanation: The term 'ugly' contradicts the speaker's positive feelings about the area near Tulane. The speaker expresses love for the area, indicating it is not perceived as ugly.

Option 3: "pollution"

Explanation: The option 'pollution' does not fit the context, as the speaker is discussing their love for the area, which would not be associated with negative aspects like pollution.

Option 4: "smelly"

Explanation: Similar to 'ugly' and 'pollution', 'smelly' presents a negative connotation that contradicts the speaker's positive description of the area, making it an unsuitable choice.

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