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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #31543 Video Conference
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Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
Never  has  the  carbon  footprint  of  multi-national  corporations  been  under  such  intense  scrutiny.  Inter-city  train  journeys  and  long-haul  flights  to    face-to-face  business  meetings  contribute  significantly  to  greenhouse  gases  and  the  resulting    on  the  environment.  The  Anglo-US  company  Teliris  has  introduced  new  video-conferencing  technology  and  partnered  with  the  Carbon  Neutral  Company,  enabling  corporate  outfits  to  become  more  environmentally  responsible.  The  innovation  allows  simulated  face-to-face  meetings  to  be  held  across  continents  without  the  time    or  environmental  burden  of  international  travel.  Previous  designs  have  enabled  video-conferencing  on  a  point-to-point,  dual-location  basis.  The  firm's  VirtuaLive  technology,  however,  can  bring  people  together  from  up  to  five    locations  anywhere  in  the  world  -  with    transmission  quality.

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Correct answer: conduct

Explanation: The verb 'conduct' is appropriate here as it refers to the act of leading or managing face-to-face business meetings, fitting grammatically in the context of the sentence which discusses actions related to business interactions.

Meaning: 'Conduct' means to organize and carry out an activity, in this case, leading meetings.

Wrong options:

  • take: The verb 'take' implies receiving or acquiring something, which does not fit the context of managing meetings.
  • show: The verb 'show' suggests displaying or revealing something, which is not relevant to the act of managing meetings.
  • extend: The verb 'extend' means to increase in length or duration, which does not apply to the context of conducting meetings.
Correct answer: strain

Explanation: The noun 'strain' fits well as it refers to pressure or stress placed on the environment, aligning with the context of greenhouse gas contributions and their impact.

Meaning: 'Strain' refers to pressure or stress, particularly in relation to environmental impact.

Wrong options:

  • stress: While 'stress' could imply pressure, it is less specific to environmental contexts compared to 'strain.'
  • pain: The noun 'pain' typically refers to physical discomfort, which does not relate to environmental issues.
  • rest: The noun 'rest' implies a state of inactivity or relaxation, which is contrary to the context of environmental impact.
Correct answer: pressure

Explanation: The noun 'pressure' is suitable here as it refers to the urgency or stress associated with time constraints, which fits the context of international travel and meetings.

Meaning: 'Pressure' means the stress or urgency that can affect decision-making or scheduling.

Wrong options:

  • leisure: The noun 'leisure' refers to free time or relaxation, which contradicts the context of time constraints in business.
  • stable: The adjective 'stable' implies steadiness or lack of change, which does not fit the context of time-related stress.
  • measure: The noun 'measure' refers to a standard unit or action taken, which does not relate to the urgency of time.
Correct answer: separate

Explanation: The adjective 'separate' is appropriate as it describes distinct locations, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence about bringing people together from different places.

Meaning: 'Separate' means distinct or not joined, indicating that the locations are individual and not connected.

Wrong options:

  • different: While 'different' implies variety, it does not specifically indicate the independence of locations as 'separate' does.
  • great: The adjective 'great' refers to size or importance, which is irrelevant in the context of locations being distinct.
  • suspect: The adjective 'suspect' implies doubt or suspicion, which does not fit the context of describing locations.
Correct answer: unrivalled

Explanation: The adjective 'unrivalled' is fitting as it indicates that the transmission quality is unmatched, aligning well with the context of superior technology.

Meaning: 'Unrivalled' means having no equal or match, emphasizing the high quality of transmission.

Wrong options:

  • called: The past participle 'called' does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not describe the quality of transmission.
  • suspected: The past participle 'suspected' implies doubt, which does not relate to the quality of transmission.
  • tribled: The term 'tribled' is not a standard English word and does not convey any relevant meaning in this context.

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