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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37425 Circular Economy
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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.
How  can  you  get  your  business  to  reduce  waste  and  help  the  environment,  yet  at  the  same  time  reduce  costs  and  increase  customer  ?  It  sounds  like  a  dream,  but  it’s  undoubtedly  possible  through  joining  the  circular  economy  in  both  discrete  and  process  manufacturing.  The  circular  economy  is  a  system  that  looks  to    waste  and  the  continual  use  of  resources.  As  opposed  to  a  traditional  linear  economy  in  which  we  make,  consume,  and  throw  away,  moving  circular  is  all  about  creating  a  circle  where  we  design  out  waste  and  pollution  by  keeping  products  and  materials  in  use  for  as  long  as  possible  and  finding  ways  to  create  new  resources  from  what  we  .  With  the  circular  economy,  we’re  extracting  the  maximum  value  from  products  while  in  use,  then  recover  and  regenerate  products  and  materials  at  the  end  of  each  service  life.  The  circular  economy  puts  a  big  focus  on  services,  maintenance,  and    of  assets.  However,  as  resources  become  more  and  more  scarce,  manufacturers  and  distributors  in  the  circular  economy  are  introducing  additional  value-added  services.

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Correct answer: satisfaction

Explanation: The word 'satisfaction' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the fulfillment of a customer's needs or desires, aligning well with the context of increasing customer contentment while reducing waste and costs.

Meaning: 'Satisfaction' means the feeling of pleasure or contentment that comes from having one's needs or desires met, particularly in a business context.

Wrong options:

  • reflection: 'Reflection' refers to the act of thinking deeply about something and does not relate to customer experience or fulfillment in this context.
  • confection: 'Confection' refers to a sweet food item, such as candy, and is unrelated to customer experience or satisfaction.
  • construction: 'Construction' pertains to the building or assembling of something, which does not fit the context of customer experience or satisfaction.
Correct answer: eliminate

Explanation: The word 'eliminate' is appropriate as it indicates the action of removing waste, which is the primary goal of the circular economy, fitting both grammatically and contextually.

Meaning: 'Eliminate' means to completely remove or get rid of something, in this case, waste.

Wrong options:

  • subordinate: 'Subordinate' means to place in a lower rank or position, which does not relate to the context of waste management.
  • disseminate: 'Disseminate' means to spread or distribute widely, which does not apply to the concept of waste reduction.
  • pomegranate: 'Pomegranate' is a type of fruit and is irrelevant to the context of waste management.
Correct answer: discard

Explanation: The word 'discard' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the act of throwing away or getting rid of something, which aligns with the discussion of waste in the circular economy.

Meaning: 'Discard' means to throw away or get rid of something that is no longer wanted or needed.

Wrong options:

  • disconcert: 'Disconcert' means to disturb or unsettle someone, which does not relate to the act of managing waste.
  • displace: 'Displace' means to move something from its usual place, which does not fit the context of waste management.
  • dispossess: 'Dispossess' means to take away someone's possessions, which is not relevant to the context of waste disposal.
Correct answer: refurbishment

Explanation: The word 'refurbishment' is suitable as it refers to the process of renovating or improving something, which aligns with the focus on maintaining and enhancing assets in the circular economy.

Meaning: 'Refurbishment' means the act of restoring something to a good condition, often through repairs or updates.

Wrong options:

  • embarrassment: 'Embarrassment' refers to a feeling of self-consciousness or shame, which does not relate to asset management.
  • enlightenment: 'Enlightenment' refers to gaining knowledge or understanding, which is not relevant to the context of asset maintenance.
  • establishment: 'Establishment' refers to the creation or founding of something, which does not fit the context of maintaining or improving assets.

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