Explanation:

- In the passage, a person is navigating through a hotel event.

- After leaving his car, he enters the hotel and joins a crowd.

- He gets a badge from the receptionist's table.

- He then proceeds to take his place somewhere in the hall.

- Options for the blank (4) are:

- Lounge: Suggests a room or area within a hotel used for relaxation, not appropriate here as it doesn't imply a focused position.

- Couch: Implies a piece of furniture for multiple people, not suitable for individual seating at an event.

- Stand: Implies remaining upright or an area for storing items, yet unsuitable for an attending position during an event.

- Seat: Most appropriate for taking an individual position, aligns with attending an event comfortably and individually.

Based on the context, your choice of option 4, "seat," fits best in discussing a person's stationary positioning at an event. ??

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