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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37111 European Culture
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Many  people  today  think  of  culture  in  the  way  that  it  was  thought  of  in  Europe  during  the  18th  and  early  19th  centuries.  This    of  culture  reflected  inequalities  within  European  societies  and  their  colonies  around  the  world.  This  understanding  of  culture  equates  culture  with  civilization  and  contrasts  both  with  nature  or  non-civilization.  According  to  this  understanding  of  culture,  some  countries  are  more  civilized  than  others,  and  some  people  are  more  cultured  than  others.  Anything  that  doesn’t    into  this  category  is  labeled  as  chaos  or  anarchy.  From  this  perspective,  culture  is  closely  tied  to  cultivation,  which  is  the  progressive  refinement  of  human  .  In  practice,  culture  referred  to  elite  goods  and  activities  such  as  haute  cuisine,  high  fashion  or  haute  couture,  museum-caliber  art  and  classical  music.  The  word  cultured  referred  to  people  who  knew  about  and  took  part  in  these  activities.  For  example,  someone  who  used  culture  in  this  sense  might    that  classical  music  is  more  refined  than  music  by  working-class  people,  such  as  jazz  or  the  indigenous  music  traditions  of  aboriginal  peoples.

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Correct answer: concept

Explanation: The word 'concept' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to an abstract idea or general notion, which aligns with the context of discussing how culture is perceived. It is the most appropriate term to describe the understanding of culture in the historical context mentioned.

Meaning: 'Concept' means an idea or a principle that is formed in the mind, particularly regarding how culture is understood in this context.

Wrong options:

  • classification: Classification refers to the action of arranging or organizing things into categories, which does not fit the context of understanding culture as an idea.
  • renovation: Renovation implies improvement or restoration, which is unrelated to the notion of culture as an idea or understanding.
  • identity: Identity refers to the characteristics or qualities that make a person or group distinct, which does not align with the abstract notion of culture being discussed.
Correct answer: fit

Explanation: The verb 'fit' is correctly used here to indicate that something does not conform to or belong in a particular category, which is essential to the context of culture being defined narrowly. It aligns grammatically as it follows 'doesn't' and maintains the intended meaning.

Meaning: 'Fit' means to be suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or category, indicating that something does not belong to the defined cultural norms.

Wrong options:

  • cut: 'Cut' implies severing or removing, which does not convey the idea of belonging or suitability in this context.
  • dismiss: 'Dismiss' means to reject or disregard, which does not accurately reflect the idea of categorization being discussed.
  • solve: 'Solve' refers to finding a solution to a problem, which is unrelated to the concept of fitting into a cultural category.
Correct answer: behaviour

Explanation: The word 'behaviour' is the correct choice as it refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, which is directly related to the cultivation of human traits in the context of culture. It fits grammatically as a noun that complements the phrase 'progressive refinement of human'.

Meaning: 'Behaviour' refers to the actions or reactions of a person or animal in response to external or internal stimuli, particularly in the context of cultural practices.

Wrong options:

  • blessing: 'Blessing' refers to a beneficial thing for which one is grateful, which does not relate to the refinement of human actions or traits.
  • curse: 'Curse' implies a cause of harm or misfortune, which is contrary to the positive connotation of cultivation and refinement.
  • habit: 'Habit' refers to a regular practice or routine, which does not encompass the broader concept of human actions as influenced by culture.
Correct answer: argue

Explanation: The verb 'argue' is appropriate here as it indicates presenting a reasoned case or opinion, which fits the context of discussing cultural perceptions. It aligns grammatically as it follows 'might' and conveys the action of making a claim about music.

Meaning: 'Argue' means to present reasons for or against something, particularly in a debate or discussion, which is relevant to the context of cultural comparisons.

Wrong options:

  • doubt: 'Doubt' implies uncertainty or lack of conviction, which does not fit the context of making a claim or assertion about music.
  • pretend: 'Pretend' means to act as if something is true when it is not, which does not align with the idea of making a reasoned argument.
  • reveal: 'Reveal' means to make something known that was previously hidden, which does not fit the context of discussing opinions or arguments about music.

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