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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #46049 Short United s
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Over these past months of coronavirus, I, like many others, have been fixated on the news. And if you live in the United States, last year we went through a presidential election, and many of us were obsessed with the news. But there's this one nagging question, this thing that gnawed at me, which is, can I trust
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Option 1: "news"

Explanation: The text discusses the author's fixation on the news during the coronavirus pandemic and the presidential election, indicating that the missing word should relate to this theme. The phrase 'can I trust' directly connects to the context of news consumption, making 'news' the most logical choice.

Option 2: "neighbours"

Explanation: The option 'neighbours' does not fit the context of the text, which focuses on the author's concern about the news rather than personal relationships. There is no mention of neighbours in the text, making this option irrelevant.

Option 3: "teacher"

Explanation: The word 'teacher' is unrelated to the main theme of the text, which revolves around news and trust during the pandemic. The text does not reference any educational context, rendering this option incorrect.

Option 4: "friends"

Explanation: While 'friends' could imply trust, it does not align with the primary focus of the text on news and media. The absence of any mention of friends in the context of the author's fixation on news makes this option unsuitable.

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