Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 in the passage:

The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1) ______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2) ______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3) ______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4) ______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.

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Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 in the passage:

The phrase non-governmental or non-profit is commonly used to refer to the various organisations that (1) ______ civil society. In general, such organisations are distinguished by the (2) ______ that they operate for reasons other than financial gain. Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public (3) ______, which can make them a useful proxy for the concerns of society and stakeholders. NGOs range from small pressure groups on specific environmental concerns or human rights (4) ______, to educational charities, women's refuges, cultural associations, religious organisations, legal foundations, humanitarian assistance programmes – and the list could go on – to large international organisations with hundreds or even thousands of branches or members around the world.

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1. The passage discusses NGOs and their relationship with society.

2. The blank (3) refers to the degree of confidence or reliance the public has in NGOs.

3. Among the options:
   - *thought* and *idea* do not fit well as they do not express confidence or reliability.
   - *belief* is close but generally refers to acceptance of a statement or concept, not necessarily confidence in an organization.
   - *trust* perfectly fits as it means confidence or reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, or surety of a person or thing.

4. Therefore, the word "trust" best completes the sentence: "Surveys indicate that NGOs have a high degree of public **trust**."

**Answer:** trust

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