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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #46047 Short James
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 the mid-1980s, a philosopher by the name of Dr. James Kars wrote a little book called Finite and Infinite Games. And in it, he defined these two kinds of games. A finite game is defined as known players, fixed rules, and an agreed upon objective, football, baseball. There's always a beginning, middle, and an end. Then if there's a winner, there has to be a little.
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Option 3: "loser"

Explanation: The correct answer is 'loser' because it directly relates to the concept of finite games as described in the text. In a finite game, if there is a winner, there must also be a loser, completing the idea that every game has a definitive outcome.

Option 1: "gamer"

Explanation: The term 'gamer' refers to someone who plays games, but it does not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence discusses the structure of finite games, which includes a winner and a loser. Therefore, 'gamer' does not logically complete the thought about the outcome of a finite game.

Option 2: "controller"

Explanation: The word 'controller' implies someone who manages or directs something, which is not relevant in the context of defining finite games. The sentence is focused on the outcome of the game, specifically mentioning a winner, making 'controller' an inappropriate choice.

Option 4: "successor"

Explanation: The term 'successor' refers to someone who follows another in a position or role. This does not fit the context of the sentence, which is about the outcome of a finite game. The sentence is concerned with the existence of a winner and a loser, making 'successor' irrelevant.

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