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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #41023 Short Blue Flame
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You will see a video about Gary Gabrich's attempt to break the land speed record in the Blue Flame vehicle. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

On October 23rd, 1970, Gary Gabrich secured himself one more time in the cockpit of the Blue Flame, a car designed with one purpose in mind to capture the land speed record, a vehicle that had more in common with a missile than a car. Its fuel of liquid natural gas and hydrogen peroxide combined in its rocket engine to produce 22,000 pounds of thrust. Enough power to approach the speed of sound. As Gabrich accelerated on the Bonneville salt flats of Utah, where others before had attempted such a feat, he was able to exceed for but a moment 650 mph. When his parachute finally opened, Gary gave, which set a record run of over 631 mph.

What unique aspect of the Blue Flame contributed to its record-breaking speed?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

Result:

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Option 1: "Its combination of liquid natural gas and hydrogen peroxide as fuel"

Explanation: The text highlights that the Blue Flame's fuel, a combination of liquid natural gas and hydrogen peroxide, is crucial for its performance, producing 22,000 pounds of thrust. This unique fuel combination is directly linked to the car's ability to achieve record-breaking speeds, as it provides the necessary power to approach the speed of sound.

Option 2: "Its use of conventional car fuel"

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text specifically states that the Blue Flame uses liquid natural gas and hydrogen peroxide, which are not conventional car fuels. Therefore, this option contradicts the information provided in the text.

Option 3: "Its aerodynamic design"

Explanation: While aerodynamic design is important for speed, the text does not mention this aspect as a contributing factor to the Blue Flame's record-breaking speed. The focus is on the unique fuel combination, making this option incomplete and not supported by the text.

Option 4: "The skill of the driver alone"

Explanation: This option suggests that the driver's skill is the sole reason for the speed, which is misleading. The text emphasizes the car's unique fuel and thrust capabilities as the primary factors for its speed, indicating that while the driver is important, it is not the only factor contributing to the record.

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