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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #37092 Kathryn Mewes
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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.
Kathryn  Mewes  does  not  meet  bohemian,  hippy  parents  in  her  line  of  work.  Typically  one,  or  both,  of  the  parents  she  sees  work  in  the  City  of  London.  "Professionals  seek  professionals,"  she  says.  Originally  a  nanny,  Mewes  is  now  a  parenting  consultant,  advising  couples  privately  on  changing  their  child's  behavior,    doing  corporate  seminars  for  working  parents.  Her  clients  find  they  are  unprepared  for  the  chaos  and  unpredictability  that  having  a  child  can  entail.  "Parents  are  getting  older,  they  have  been  in  control  their    lives  and  been  successful.  Suddenly  a  baby  turns  up  and  life  turns  on  its  head."  Nicknamed  the  "Three-Day  Nanny  "  her  pledge  to  fix  behavioral  problems  in  children  under  the  age  of  12  within  three  days,  she  is  filming  a  new  Channel  4  television  series  demonstrating  her  techniques.  The      of  the  parenting  consultant  —  distinct  from  that  of  a  nanny  —  has  developed,  she  says,  as  people  are  used  to  buying  in  expertise,  such  as  personal  trainers  or,  in  her  case,  parenting  advice.

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Correct answer: as well as

Explanation: The phrase 'as well as' is used to indicate an additional action that Mewes is engaged in, which fits grammatically and contextually with the structure of the sentence. It connects her advising work with her corporate seminars, showing that both activities are part of her professional role.

Meaning: 'As well as' means 'in addition to' or 'also,' indicating that Mewes is doing both advising and corporate seminars simultaneously.

Wrong options:

  • as long as: This phrase implies a condition or duration, which does not fit the context of describing simultaneous activities.
  • in order to: This phrase indicates purpose, which does not align with the context of listing her activities.
  • in spite of: This phrase suggests a contrast or concession, which is not relevant in this context where both activities are being presented positively.
Correct answer: whole

Explanation: The word 'whole' is appropriate here as it refers to the entirety of their lives, fitting grammatically as it is a singular noun that matches with 'their' and contextually emphasizes the complete span of their experiences before having children.

Meaning: 'Whole' means complete or entire, indicating that the parents have been in control of their entire lives before the arrival of a child.

Wrong options:

  • all: While 'all' could imply totality, it is less specific than 'whole' and does not fit as smoothly in this context.
  • full: This word suggests capacity rather than completeness, which does not convey the intended meaning of their entire lives.
  • every: This word implies individual items or instances, which does not fit the context of discussing the entirety of their lives.
Correct answer: because of

Explanation: The phrase 'because of' indicates the reason for her nickname, which fits grammatically and contextually as it introduces the cause of her being called the 'Three-Day Nanny.' It logically connects her pledge to the nickname.

Meaning: 'Because of' means due to or as a result of, explaining that her nickname is a result of her commitment to fixing behavioral issues in children quickly.

Wrong options:

  • related with: This phrase suggests a connection but does not indicate causation, making it unsuitable for explaining her nickname.
  • together with: This phrase implies a combination or partnership, which does not convey the reason behind her nickname.
  • according to: This phrase suggests a source of information rather than a causal relationship, which does not fit the context of explaining her nickname.
Correct answer: role

Explanation: The word 'role' is suitable here as it refers to the function or position of the parenting consultant, fitting grammatically as a noun that aligns with the context of discussing professional responsibilities.

Meaning: 'Role' means the function or part played by someone in a particular situation, indicating the distinct responsibilities of a parenting consultant compared to a nanny.

Wrong options:

  • percentage: This term refers to a numerical representation and does not fit the context of describing a professional function.
  • performance: This word relates to execution or achievement, which does not accurately describe the responsibilities of a parenting consultant.
  • belief: This term refers to an opinion or conviction, which is not relevant in the context of discussing professional roles.

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