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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #45665 Short Wondery
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Let me tell you about a new true crime miniseries from Wondery called spy affair. In 2016, news of Russian interference in the American presidential election shook the nation to its core. Two years later, Maria Butina, an alleged Russian operative sent to America to influence US politics, was arrested on charges of being a foreign agent. She quickly found herself and the people around her embroiled in a massive FBI.
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Option 2: "investigation"

Explanation: The word 'investigation' is the correct choice as it aligns perfectly with the context of the text. The sentence refers to the FBI's involvement in examining the actions of Maria Butina, which is a clear indication of an investigation into her activities as a foreign agent.

Option 1: "show"

Explanation: The term 'show' does not fit the context of the sentence, as it does not convey the seriousness or depth of the situation described. The text discusses a significant event involving legal actions and political implications, which requires a term that reflects a thorough examination or inquiry.

Option 3: "campaign"

Explanation: The word 'campaign' suggests a planned series of activities aimed at achieving a specific goal, which does not accurately reflect the nature of the FBI's actions described in the text. The context is focused on legal scrutiny rather than a political campaign.

Option 4: "influence"

Explanation: While 'influence' relates to the actions of Maria Butina, it does not complete the sentence appropriately. The text is discussing the FBI's actions, which require a term that indicates a formal process of inquiry, making 'influence' an inadequate choice.

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