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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #37797 Alcohol
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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.
Alcohol  is  a  toxic  and  psychoactive  substance  with  dependence-producing  properties.  In  many  of  today’s  societies,  alcoholic  beverages  are  a  routine  part  of  the  social    for  many  in  the  population.  This  is  particularly  true  for  those  in  social  environments  with  high  visibility  and  societal  influence,  nationally  and  internationally,  where  alcohol  frequently    socializing.  In  this  context,  it  is  easy  to    or  discount  the  health  and  social  damage  caused  or  contributed  to  by  drinking.  Overall,  harmful  use  of  alcohol  is  responsible  for  5.1%  of  the  global  burden  of  disease.  Harmful  use  of  alcohol  is    for  7.1%  and  2.2%  of  the  global  burden  of  disease  for  males  and  females  respectively.  Alcohol  is  the  leading  risk  factor  for  premature  mortality  and  disability  among  those  aged  15  to  49  years,  accounting  for  10%  of  all  deaths  in  this  age  group.

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Correct answer: landscape

Explanation: The term 'landscape' fits grammatically as a noun that describes the overall environment or context in which social activities occur. It aligns contextually with the idea of alcoholic beverages being a routine part of social settings, indicating a broader view of social interactions.

Meaning: In this context, 'landscape' refers to the social environment or setting where interactions take place, emphasizing how alcohol is integrated into social life.

Wrong options:

  • program: The word 'program' suggests a planned series of events or activities, which does not fit the broader context of social interactions implied here.
  • protection: 'Protection' refers to safety or defense, which is unrelated to the social context of alcohol consumption and does not make sense in this sentence.
  • development: While 'development' can refer to growth or progress, it does not accurately capture the social context of alcohol being a part of social interactions.
Correct answer: accompanies

Explanation: The verb 'accompanies' is appropriate here as it indicates that alcohol is present alongside socializing, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Accompanies' means to go along with or to be present at the same time as something else, in this case, socializing with alcohol.

Wrong options:

  • assesses: The verb 'assesses' means to evaluate or estimate, which does not fit the context of alcohol being present during social activities.
  • invites: 'Invites' implies a call to action or request for participation, which does not accurately describe the relationship between alcohol and socializing.
  • founds: The verb 'founds' means to establish or create, which is not relevant to the context of alcohol being part of social interactions.
Correct answer: overlook

Explanation: The verb 'overlook' fits grammatically and contextually as it suggests failing to notice or consider the negative impacts of alcohol consumption, aligning well with the surrounding text.

Meaning: 'Overlook' means to fail to notice or consider something, in this case, the health and social damage caused by drinking.

Wrong options:

  • overlay: The verb 'overlay' means to cover or place something over another, which does not fit the context of recognizing or failing to recognize issues related to alcohol.
  • overbuy: 'Overbuy' refers to purchasing more than necessary, which is unrelated to the context of acknowledging health impacts of alcohol consumption.
  • overlap: The verb 'overlap' means to cover part of something, which does not convey the intended meaning of neglecting to recognize the consequences of drinking.
Correct answer: accountable

Explanation: The adjective 'accountable' is appropriate as it indicates responsibility for the burden of disease caused by alcohol, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Accountable' means being responsible for something, in this case, the health impacts attributed to alcohol consumption.

Wrong options:

  • ideal: The word 'ideal' refers to a standard of perfection, which does not relate to the context of responsibility for health issues caused by alcohol.
  • substitute: 'Substitute' implies a replacement, which does not fit the context of discussing the responsibility for health burdens.
  • important: While 'important' signifies significance, it does not convey the sense of responsibility that 'accountable' does in this context.

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