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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #41035 Short San Diego

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You will see a video about the founding of the San Diego Zoo. Listen to the recording and answer the multiple-choice question by selecting the correct response. Only one response is correct.

Transcript:

It was the presence of these animals that first barked the idea of a San Diego Zoo, a collection leftover from the 1916 World's Fair. The animals faced an uncertain future until the roar of a lion captured the attention and the imagination of a passing motorist, Dr. Harry Webform, going downtown. He was with his brother's father, my dad commented. He said somebody ought to start a zoo and Paul said, why don't. And that was the gist of it. And start a zoo. He did. Doctor Harry recognised today as one of The Pioneers of the modern zoos in America, formed what is now the largest non-profit Zoological Society in the world. And the zoological park that continues to enchant millions of visitors every year.

What inspired the founding of the San Diego Zoo?

* Listen to the recording and select the correct answer

The need for a recreational area in San Diego. The roar of a lion capturing the imagination of a motorist. A government initiative to preserve wildlife. A public vote on city improvements.

Result:

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Option 2: "The roar of a lion capturing the imagination of a motorist."

Explanation: This option is correct as the text explicitly states that the roar of a lion captured the attention and imagination of Dr. Harry Wegeforth, which directly inspired him to start the zoo. This aligns with the main idea of the text, which highlights the pivotal moment that led to the zoo's founding.

Option 1: "The need for a recreational area in San Diego."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention a need for a recreational area as the reason for founding the San Diego Zoo. Instead, it focuses on the inspiration coming from the roar of a lion. The idea of a recreational area is not supported by any details in the text.

Option 3: "A government initiative to preserve wildlife."

Explanation: This option is incorrect because the text does not mention any government initiative related to wildlife preservation as a factor in the zoo's founding. The inspiration came from a personal experience rather than a formal initiative.

Option 4: "A public vote on city improvements."

Explanation: This option is incorrect as the text does not refer to any public vote regarding city improvements. The founding of the San Diego Zoo was inspired by a spontaneous idea sparked by a lion's roar, not by a public decision-making process.

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