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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4631 Short Charles Dickens
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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 Victorian writer Charles Dickens is best known for his novels, including A Christmas Carol and David Copperfield. But he was also responsible for what today we might call 'investigative journalism'. Dickens visited people in workhouses, a kind of social housing, and published a series of articles in the newspaper that exposed the terrible living conditions in them. He made readers aware of the abuse that the poor suffered at the hands of the overseers who made them work very hard, but gave them very little to eat. Some scenes in Dickens's novels also appear to have been inspired by these visits, so it seems that he used both his fiction and non-fiction writing to bring to light great social -
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Option 1: "injustice"

Explanation: The text discusses Charles Dickens's efforts to expose the terrible living conditions and abuse faced by the poor in workhouses. The term 'injustice' aligns perfectly with the theme of the text, which highlights the unfair treatment of vulnerable individuals. This word encapsulates the essence of Dickens's mission to reveal social wrongs, making it the most appropriate choice.

Option 2: "immorality"

Explanation: While 'immorality' suggests unethical behavior, it does not directly capture the specific social issues Dickens aimed to address. The text focuses on the living conditions and abuse rather than moral failings, making this option less relevant to the main idea.

Option 3: "interest"

Explanation: The word 'interest' does not convey the gravity of the situation Dickens was highlighting. The text emphasizes the suffering and injustice faced by the poor, and 'interest' fails to reflect the seriousness of these issues, rendering it an inappropriate choice.

Option 4: "ignorance"

Explanation: Although 'ignorance' could relate to a lack of awareness about social issues, it does not accurately represent the focus of Dickens's work. The text illustrates his role in bringing awareness to injustices rather than addressing ignorance itself, making this option unsuitable.

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