# PTE Listening MCS #9: Autistica Research...

Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer #9 - Level 3 - Feeds Listening

> Listen to the recording and answer the question by choosing one option. Only one answer is correct.

What is the attitude of the research charity Autistica with regard to their finding?

- Negative
- Assured
- Disdainful
- Expectant

## Answer

Expectant

## Explanation

Autistica "said the study was promising" and that people "should not have to wait" for support. Promising means hopeful about the future, so expectant fits. Assured is tempting, but the team still says longer studies are needed.

## Hints

- Focus on the speaker's tone rather than the specific data points mentioned.
- Look for phrases that suggest the speaker is waiting for or looking forward to subsequent outcomes.

## Transcript

The first two years of a baby's life are critical for brain development. In this study, parents were given video-based tips on how best to interact with their babies according to their particular needs. By the age of three, the babies still had some developmental difficulties, but their social skills had improved. And two-thirds fewer met the criteria for a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder compared to babies who received standard care. The research charity Autistica said the study was promising, and people should not have to wait for a diagnosis for support to be provided. But the National Autistic Society said autism was not a disease that should be cured or lessened. The research team says longer-term studies on more babies using the technique are now needed.

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