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In Select Missing Word, the last word or phrase of a recording is replaced by a beep, and you choose what completes it. Context and the speaker's direction give the answer. Practice with 15 real recordings below.
Practice questions
Attempt each one, then open the sample answer to compare.
Question 1
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the rapid transformation of the retail industry. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
D
Question 2
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about how Digital Platforms are redefining media consumption. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
A
Question 3
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the impact of fast fashion on the environment and labor practices. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
C
Question 4
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the renewed appreciation for handcrafted goods in a mass-produced world. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
C
Question 5
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
What is the missing word or group of words at the end of the recording?
D
Question 6
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about Coral Bleaching. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
C
Question 7
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
What is the missing word or group of words at the end of the recording?
A
Question 8
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
What is the missing word or group of words at the end of the recording?
F
Question 9
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the importance of play in early childhood education. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
A
Question 10
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the literary style of Jorge Luis Borges. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
A
Question 11
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about how the meaning and use of apologies vary across cultures. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
D
Question 12
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
What is the missing word or group of words at the end of the recording?
D
Question 13
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about encouraging children to read.At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
B
Question 14
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the growing popularity of home cooking. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
A
Question 15
You will hear a recording that ends with a beep. Select the word or phrase that best completes it.
You will hear a recording about the rise of volunteer tourism. At the end of the recording the last word or group of words has been replaced by a beep. Select the correct option to complete the recording.
B
How to approach it
- Track the argument. Where is the speaker heading?
- Listen to the last clause. The ending usually follows on logically.
- Predict before the options. Guess the sense, then match an option.
- Pick the logical fit. Choose what completes the meaning, not just any word.
FAQs
How does this task work?
You hear a recording whose ending is beeped out, then pick the option that logically completes the final sentence.
How can I predict the missing word?
Track where the argument is going. Words like however or as a result before the beep signal the tone of the ending.
Is there negative marking?
No. One correct option; always answer.
How many questions come in the exam?
Usually 1 to 2, each with one recording played once.
What is the best preparation?
Practice finishing sentences: pause academic audio before the last phrase and guess the ending, then check.