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Practice Listening: Select Missing Word ID: #48526 Short Western nations
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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 At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep.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:

In the last 50 years there has been no apparent increase in personal happiness in Western nations, despite steadily growing economies. In both Europe and there, USA surveys have found no greater level of happiness. Since the 1950s, which seems strange since wealthier, people generally claim to be happier than
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Option 3: "Poor"

Explanation: The word 'poor' correctly completes the sentence by contrasting with 'wealthier.' The text discusses how wealthier individuals claim to be happier, suggesting that the opposite may be true for poorer individuals, thus supporting the overall theme of the text.

Option 1: "Politicians"

Explanation: The term 'politicians' does not fit the context of the sentence, which discusses personal happiness in relation to wealth. The text focuses on the correlation between wealth and happiness, making 'politicians' irrelevant.

Option 2: "Rich"

Explanation: While 'rich' relates to wealth, it does not accurately complete the sentence. The context implies a contrast between wealth and happiness, and 'rich' does not provide the necessary contrast to 'poor' as intended in the sentence.

Option 4: "Solvent"

Explanation: The term 'solvent' refers to financial stability but does not fit the context of personal happiness. It does not provide a clear contrast to wealth or happiness, making it an inappropriate choice for completing the sentence.

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