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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #39925 Short Swan builds
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You will see a video about the life and nesting habits of the Trumpeter Swan. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

Within the lush marsh grasses, the trumpeter Swan builds a large nest in which to lay her eggs. The nest is built high above the water to keep it dry. The thick grasses shield the newly hatched signets from predators even after taking to the water, the signets remain close to their parents, who will care for them for several months. As they swim in the marsh, the Swans dipped their graceful heads underwater to search for food.

Why is the nest of the Trumpeter Swan built high above the water?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

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Option 2: "To keep it dry."

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that the nest is built high above the water to keep it dry. This aligns directly with the main idea of the text regarding the nesting behavior of the Trumpeter Swan.

Option 1: "To make it visible to other swans."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention visibility as a reason for the nest's height. The primary focus is on keeping the nest dry, not on making it visible to other swans.

Option 3: "To attract more signets."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not suggest that the height of the nest is intended to attract more signets. Instead, it focuses on the protection and care of the signets after they hatch.

Option 4: "To make it easier for the swans to find food."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not indicate that the height of the nest aids in finding food. The swans search for food underwater, which is unrelated to the nest's height.

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