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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #33983 October Prediction Health and Fitness
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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.
A  renewed  interest  in  well-being,  especially  among  baby  boomers,  as    as  rising  personal  incomes,  led  to  more  spending  on  health  and  fitness  in  2005.  This  prompted  an    in  the  number  of  fitness  and  recreation  centers  across  the  country.  Golf  courses  also    renewed  success,  as  the  sport  increased  in  popularity,  possibly  the  result  of  retiring  baby  boomers  heading  to  the  links.  In  2005,  households  spent  an  average  of  $3,918    recreation,  up  slightly  from  $3,678  in  2004.  Items  included  in  the  2005  figure  are:  an  average  of  $166  on  sports  and  athletic  equipment;  $665  to  buy  and  operate  recreational  vehicles  such  as  snowmobiles,  bicycles,  and  trailers;  and  $299  for  the  use  of  sports  and  recreation  facilities.

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Correct answer: well

Explanation: The word 'well' functions as an adverb here, modifying the verb 'as' to indicate the manner in which the renewed interest in well-being is occurring. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the structure of the sentence, which compares two aspects: the interest in well-being and rising personal incomes.

Meaning: 'Well' means in a good or satisfactory manner, indicating that the interest in well-being is positively correlated with rising incomes.

Wrong options:

  • expansion: 'Expansion' is a noun and does not fit grammatically in this context, as it cannot modify 'as' in the same way an adverb can.
  • enjoyed: 'Enjoyed' is a verb form that does not fit the structure of the sentence, as it cannot serve as a modifier for 'as'.
  • on: 'On' is a preposition and does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not modify the verb 'as'.
Correct answer: expansion

Explanation: The word 'expansion' is a noun that fits grammatically as the subject of the clause, indicating a growth or increase in the number of fitness and recreation centers. It aligns contextually with the preceding sentence about increased spending on health and fitness.

Meaning: 'Expansion' refers to the process of increasing in size, number, or importance, which in this case relates to the growth of fitness centers.

Wrong options:

  • good: 'Good' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a noun in this context, failing to convey the idea of growth.
  • movement: 'Movement' is a noun but does not specifically indicate an increase in quantity, making it less precise than 'expansion'.
  • lacked: 'Lacked' is a verb and does not fit grammatically, as it cannot serve as a subject in this context.
Correct answer: enjoyed

Explanation: The word 'enjoyed' is the past tense of the verb 'enjoy', which fits grammatically as it describes the success that golf courses experienced. It aligns contextually with the sentence, indicating that the renewed interest led to increased success in golf.

Meaning: 'Enjoyed' means to have taken pleasure in or benefited from something, indicating that golf courses had a positive experience in terms of success.

Wrong options:

  • smooth: 'Smooth' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as a verb in this context, failing to convey the action of experiencing success.
  • modelling: 'Modelling' is a gerund and does not fit grammatically as it does not convey the idea of success in this context.
  • played: 'Played' is a verb that does not fit the context of success, as it does not convey the idea of experiencing success.
Correct answer: on

Explanation: The preposition 'on' fits grammatically as it indicates the subject of spending, specifying what the households spent their money for. It aligns contextually with the sentence, which discusses expenditures related to recreation.

Meaning: 'On' indicates the subject of expenditure, meaning that the spending was directed towards recreation activities.

Wrong options:

  • of: 'Of' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not indicate the purpose of spending.
  • for: 'For' is a preposition that could imply purpose but does not fit as well as 'on' in this specific context of expenditure.
  • with: 'With' is a preposition that does not convey the intended meaning of expenditure in this context, making it grammatically incorrect.

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