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🎧 PART 3 · LISTENING · MODULE 20

Select Missing Word

Skills

Listening

Time

audio 20–70s

Scored on

Correct / incorrect

What this task is

You listen to a recording where the final word or phrase is replaced by a beep. You choose the option that best completes it.

How to score well

Follow the speaker's overall argument — the ending must fit their logic.
Predict the ending in your head before looking at the options.
Eliminate options that contradict the tone or direction of the talk.
Listen closely to the last sentence — it points to the conclusion.

Common mistakes to avoid

Choosing a word that fits grammatically but not the meaning
Not following the speaker's overall point
Ignoring the tone (positive vs negative) of the talk

Lumi tip: The answer completes the speaker's idea — think meaning, not just grammar.

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