Listening· Task 6 of 8 types· usually 1–2 items
Listening: Select Missing Word
Listen once. The recording ends with a beep in place of its last words — choose the ending that belongs there. All four fit the final sentence, so grammar will not tell them apart. The one you want is the ending the argument was heading for. There’s no penalty for a wrong choice, so never leave it unanswered.
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Tips for Select Missing Word
- Listen past the turn: a “but” or “however” near the end changes what the ending must be.
- Choose from the meaning of the whole recording, not only the last few seconds.
- Don't pick an option just because you heard its words — an echo of the recording is a trap.
- Always choose one — a wrong answer scores the same as none.