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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #46052 Short Michael
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

The youngest son, Michael, was sitting at a table in the corner of the garden with his girlfriend, K. There was a gentle, innocent quality to him with his soft, dark eyes and full lips. But his army uniform suggested that this was not a weak man, just a quiet one. He was embarrassed by all the singing and dancing, but he was quietly pleased that K was enjoying
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Option 1: "herself"

Explanation: The context indicates that Michael was pleased that K was enjoying herself at the garden gathering. The use of 'herself' aligns with the subject of the sentence, which is K, and reflects her personal enjoyment.

Option 2: "himself"

Explanation: Using 'himself' would imply that Michael is enjoying something, which contradicts the text. The focus is on K's enjoyment, not Michael's, making this option incorrect.

Option 3: "with her"

Explanation: The phrase 'with her' does not fit grammatically or contextually. It suggests a shared experience rather than K's individual enjoyment, which is not supported by the text.

Option 4: "along"

Explanation: The word 'along' does not convey the intended meaning of personal enjoyment. It lacks clarity and does not relate directly to K's experience as described in the text.

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