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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4637 Short Urban problems
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

People living in the small coastal town of Chipton have been complaining to the Council for years about the high level of noise coming from bars in the town centre, the sound of car horns at night and graffiti painted on the walls of houses and public buildings. Now the residents are angry about the unacceptable amount of rubbish left on the streets on Friday and Saturday nights. They say that unless the authorities take action they will have to clean it up themselves as the rubbish is attracting rats which could cause a - health problem
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Option 2: "health problem"

Explanation: This option is correct as it directly relates to the concerns expressed by the residents about rubbish attracting rats, which could lead to health issues. The text explicitly mentions 'health problem' as a consequence of the rubbish, making it the most relevant choice.

Option 1: "great opportunity"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context of the text. The residents are discussing issues related to noise and rubbish, not opportunities. The phrase 'great opportunity' is unrelated to the health concerns mentioned in the text.

Option 3: "loss of hearing"

Explanation: While noise is mentioned in the text, the specific concern is about rubbish and its consequences, not about hearing loss. Therefore, 'loss of hearing' does not accurately reflect the main issue discussed.

Option 4: "traffic problem"

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not mention traffic issues. The focus is on noise and rubbish, making 'traffic problem' irrelevant to the context provided.

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