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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4635 Short Evaluation
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

So, I've been looking at the assignments that you have handed in to me during the course and at the results of the continuous evaluation that we have been doing in class and, on the whole, I have to say that I've been quite pleased with your work and the progress you seem to be making. I do, however, realize that the workload of this course is quite demanding and that many of you still have to complete the final project. So, although I originally said I wanted it by the end of the week, I've decided to give you more time by - extending the deadline
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Option 2: "extending the deadline"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly reflects the speaker's decision to give more time for the final project. The phrase 'extending the deadline' is explicitly stated in the text, confirming that this is the intended completion of the sentence.

Option 1: "finishing the class early"

Explanation: This option does not align with the context of the text. The speaker discusses the workload and the extension of the deadline, not about finishing the class early. Therefore, it contradicts the main idea of providing more time for assignments.

Option 3: "giving less homework"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention reducing homework. Instead, it emphasizes the demanding workload and the need for more time to complete the final project, making this option irrelevant.

Option 4: "postponing the exam"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not discuss postponing an exam. The focus is on extending the deadline for the final project, which makes this option unrelated to the main idea presented.

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