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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #47898 Short Anger
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

About 20 years ago Kent Anger and Barry Johnson came up with 750 chemicals that could harm the brain during development. Nobody has since then dared to update that number, it's just a guess today, there has to be more than a thousand if there was 750-20 years ago. But the problem is also that we have put too little emphasis on this type of
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Option 4: "research"

Explanation: The word 'research' is the correct choice as it directly relates to the need for further investigation into the chemicals that harm brain development. The text indicates that there has been insufficient emphasis on this area, suggesting that more research is necessary to understand the full extent of the issue.

Option 1: "game"

Explanation: The term 'game' does not fit the context of the sentence, which discusses chemicals and their impact on brain development. The text emphasizes the need for more attention to the issue, which is not related to a game.

Option 2: "hunt"

Explanation: The word 'hunt' implies searching for something, but in this context, it does not align with the discussion about chemicals affecting brain development. The sentence requires a term that reflects a serious inquiry or study.

Option 3: "provisions"

Explanation: 'Provisions' refers to supplies or arrangements, which does not connect logically to the need for more emphasis on the topic of brain development and chemicals. The context calls for a term related to investigation or study.

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