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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #35278 Short Recycled water

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In one experiment, the researchers had some participants watch a short video promoting water conservation. And in another experiment, they added a video explaining why recycled water might trigger disgust, even though all contaminants have been removed. And neither video had a strong effect on people's willingness to drink recycled water or to sign a petition supporting the practice.
"The messages did sort of make people more positively predisposed to recycled water, but it was not enough to get them to actually use recycled water more. It didn't actually translate to behaviors."
In fact, viewing the video that directly addressed recycled water's "ick" factor was no more persuasive than the water conservation video alone, perhaps because dispassionate reason and logic only go so far.
Disgust is such a powerful core reaction. It's such a powerful emotion that simply giving more information is not going to really be effective because disgust is not really a rational response.

Why aren't people willing to actually use recycled water more according to the audio?

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Because the publicity of recycled water is not in place. Because people don't know enough about circulating water. Because circulating water used to be waste water, which makes people feel sick. Because people don't have a full understanding of waste water. Because it is difficult for people to overcome the disgust caused by circulating water.

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Option 1: "Because the publicity of recycled water is not in place."
Explanation: This option suggests that the lack of publicity is the reason for people's unwillingness to use recycled water. However, the text does not mention publicity as a factor influencing behavior. Instead, it focuses on emotional responses, particularly disgust, as the main barrier. Therefore, this option does not align with the text's main idea.
Option 2: "Because people don't know enough about circulating water."
Explanation: This option implies that a lack of knowledge about circulating water is the reason for reluctance. However, the text indicates that the videos provided information but did not change people's willingness to use recycled water. Thus, the issue is not a lack of knowledge but rather the emotional response of disgust.
Option 3: "Because circulating water used to be waste water, which makes people feel sick."
Explanation: This option correctly identifies that the association of recycled water with its previous status as waste water triggers a negative emotional response. The text states that disgust is a powerful reaction, and this option reflects that sentiment, aligning with the text's discussion about the 'ick' factor associated with recycled water.
Option 4: "Because people don't have a full understanding of waste water."
Explanation: This option suggests that a lack of understanding about waste water is the reason for reluctance. However, the text emphasizes that providing more information did not effectively change people's attitudes. The core issue is not understanding but rather the emotional reaction of disgust.
Option 5: "Because it is difficult for people to overcome the disgust caused by circulating water."
Explanation: This option accurately reflects the text's assertion that disgust is a powerful emotion that hinders people's willingness to use recycled water. The text states that simply providing information is insufficient to overcome this emotional barrier, making this option a correct interpretation of the text.

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