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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #34610 Competent Skills
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The  skills  you  will  develop  on  this  course  will  help  you  become  more  confident  and  competent  in  managing  written  and  social  aspects  In  your  current  career.  It  will    you  for  further  study  in  your  area  of  interest.  We  plan  to  provide  you  with  the  opportunity  to  hear  about  the  work  of  professors  who  have  been  involved  in  the  past.  We  have  had  confirmation  that  they  will  give  talks  on  their  subjects    to  your  group,  and  help  you  to  clarify  potential  future  directions  you  might  take  in  your  study  and  career.  There  are  also  dedicated  careers  services  available  at  the  University,    you  will  be  entitled  to  use.  The  assessments  for  the  first  part  of  the  program  are  designed  to  develop  key  study  skills  and  to  provide  you  with  the  opportunity  to  brush  up  on  skills  you  haven't  used  for  a  long  time,  or  feel  you  do  not  have.  This  will  include  some  written  work  essays,  as  well  as  group  work  (short  presentations)  and  you  will  be  taught  how  to  do  these.    of  the  assessment  for  each  module  will  be  explained  in  your  first  session.

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Correct answer: prepare

Explanation: The word 'prepare' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates the action of getting ready for something, which aligns with the context of further study. It also matches the subject 'skills' in terms of number and tense, as it suggests that the skills developed will lead to readiness for future academic pursuits.

Meaning: 'Prepare' means to make someone ready for something, in this case, further study in a specific area of interest.

Wrong options:

  • relax: The word 'relax' implies a state of rest or calmness, which does not fit the context of becoming ready for further study.
  • impact: While 'impact' can suggest influence, it does not convey the action of getting ready, making it contextually inappropriate here.
  • modify: 'Modify' means to change or alter, which does not align with the idea of readiness for study.
Correct answer: specially

Explanation: The word 'specially' is an adverb that indicates a particular focus or emphasis, which is appropriate in this context as it describes the nature of the talks being tailored for the group. It fits grammatically and contextually, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Specially' means for a particular purpose or in a special way, indicating that the talks are designed specifically for the group.

Wrong options:

  • only: 'Only' suggests exclusivity but does not convey the tailored nature of the talks, making it less suitable in this context.
  • mainly: 'Mainly' implies a primary focus but lacks the specificity that 'specially' provides, making it less fitting here.
  • by: The word 'by' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not convey the intended meaning of tailored talks.
Correct answer: which

Explanation: The word 'which' is a relative pronoun that introduces a non-defining clause, providing additional information about the careers services. It fits grammatically and contextually, linking the services to the entitlement mentioned in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Which' is used to refer to a specific thing or group, in this case, the careers services available at the University.

Wrong options:

  • when: 'When' is an adverb that indicates time, which does not fit the grammatical structure needed to provide additional information about the services.
  • who: 'Who' is a pronoun used for people, not services, making it contextually inappropriate here.
  • why: 'Why' is an interrogative adverb that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it does not provide the necessary information about the services.
Correct answer: Details

Explanation: The word 'Details' is a noun that refers to specific pieces of information, which fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence. It aligns with the context of explaining the assessment for each module, making it a logical choice.

Meaning: 'Details' means specific pieces of information or facts about something, in this case, the assessment for each module.

Wrong options:

  • Marks: 'Marks' refers to scores or grades, which does not convey the comprehensive information needed about the assessment.
  • Subject: 'Subject' refers to a topic or area of study, which does not fit the context of explaining assessment specifics.
  • Feature: 'Feature' implies a characteristic or attribute, which does not align with the need for specific information about assessments.

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