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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #48521 Short Alabama
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

Government health officials and doctors don't like to talk about it. The major reason meth-methamphetamine hooks people is that it increases their sex drive and performance for a short while, anyway. It is even more powerful than cocaine in this respect. Dr. Mary Holy of Alabama interviewed meth addicts. Both men and women said the effect on sex was the number one reason they used it.
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Option 4: "drug"

Explanation: The term 'drug' accurately describes methamphetamine as a substance that alters physiological functions. The text discusses how methamphetamine hooks people due to its effects on sex drive, clearly categorizing it as a drug, which aligns perfectly with the context provided.

Option 1: "antiseptic"

Explanation: The term 'antiseptic' refers to substances that prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. This option does not relate to the context of the text, which discusses the effects of methamphetamine on sex drive and performance, making it irrelevant.

Option 2: "medicines"

Explanation: The word 'medicines' generally refers to substances used for treating illnesses. While methamphetamine is a substance, it is not categorized as a medicine in the context of this text, which focuses on its addictive qualities and effects on sexual performance.

Option 3: "antibiotic"

Explanation: An 'antibiotic' is a type of medicine used to treat bacterial infections. This option is not relevant to the text, which discusses methamphetamine's effects rather than its medicinal properties, thus making it an incorrect choice.

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