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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #47891 Short Whistles
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

It was only a ninety-three, Lincoln, but he loved it. Not a ding on it. Only seventy-five thousand miles, even though it was fourteen years old. The leather seats were like new, as was the headliner. All the bells and whistles worked, including the cruise control and the power seats and mirrors. It even got fourteen miles per gallon. What was not to love? She hated it. She hated it because she thought he loved his car more than he loved her. We can't go anywhere because all you do is worry about what will happen to your car.
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Option 3: "she grumbled"

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the woman's negative attitude towards the car. The term 'grumbled' conveys her dissatisfaction and resentment, aligning perfectly with her feelings expressed in the text.

Option 1: "she complimented"

Explanation: This option suggests a positive action, which contradicts the context of the text where the woman expresses negative feelings towards the car. The text indicates her resentment, not admiration.

Option 2: "she forced"

Explanation: This option implies coercion or pressure, which does not align with the emotional tone of the text. The woman’s feelings are rooted in jealousy and frustration, not in forcing actions.

Option 4: "she proposed"

Explanation: This option suggests a suggestion or offer, which is not relevant to the context. The text focuses on her negative feelings rather than any proposals or positive interactions.

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