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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #4639 Short Crimess
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

New statistics have been released which suggest that there was a 5 per cent drop in violent crime this month in comparison with the same period the year before. These figures seemingly coincide with the recent police campaign aimed at reducing alcohol-related incidents. Local community leaders welcomed the news and applauded what they claim is a major leap forward in the fight to eliminate - unacceptable behaviour
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Option 4: "unacceptable behaviour"

Explanation: This option is correct because it directly matches the phrase 'eliminate - unacceptable behaviour' from the original text. The context provided supports the use of 'unacceptable behaviour' as the missing words to complete the sentence.

Option 1: "disagreeable opinions"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context. The text talks about a drop in violent crime and the response of local community leaders, not about opinions.

Option 2: "an inoffensive habit"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context. The text discusses a decrease in violent crime and the positive response from community leaders, not inoffensive habits.

Option 3: "an unsociable addiction"

Explanation: This option does not fit the context. The text focuses on a decrease in violent crime and the positive reaction from community leaders, not unsociable addictions.

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