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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #38002 London
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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.
Due    south    of    London    is    the    seaside    of    Brighton.    For    the    collector,    a    major    attraction    will    be    The    Lanes,    in  the    heart    of    town,    a    short    walk    from    the    seashore.    The    Lanes    can    best    be    described    as    a    narrow    passageway    that    meanders    for    several    blocks,    twisting    and    turning.    The    street    is    not    large    enough    to    vehicles    and    is    generally    filled    with    shoppers    and    collectors    trying    to    decide    which    direction    to    go    next.    No    matter    what    you    collect,    are  it    can    be    found    in    The    Lanes.    There    are    shops    to    providing    tourists    with    the    usual    souvenirs,    but    more    importantly    there    are    speciality    shops    for    nearly    every    field    of    collectible.    Antique    retail    places    are    in    The    Lanes,    from    single    shops    to    antique    markets    that    rent    stalls    to    independent    vendors.    

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Correct answer: resort

Explanation: The word 'resort' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a place frequented for relaxation or recreation, aligning contextually with the description of Brighton as a seaside destination.

Meaning: 'Resort' refers to a place where people go for relaxation or recreation, especially by the sea.

Wrong options:

  • district: The term 'district' refers to an area within a city or town, which does not convey the recreational aspect of Brighton as effectively as 'resort'.
  • territory: 'Territory' implies a defined area, often with political or ownership connotations, which is not suitable in the context of describing a leisure destination.
  • region: 'Region' is a broader term that refers to a large area, lacking the specific connotation of a recreational place that 'resort' provides.
Correct answer: situated

Explanation: The word 'situated' is the correct choice as it indicates the location of The Lanes, fitting grammatically and contextually to describe where they are found in relation to the town.

Meaning: 'Situated' means to be located or placed in a particular position, which is appropriate for describing The Lanes' location in the heart of town.

Wrong options:

  • placed: While 'placed' suggests a location, it is less commonly used in this context and lacks the nuance of permanence that 'situated' conveys.
  • fixed: 'Fixed' implies something that is unchanging or immovable, which does not accurately describe the dynamic nature of a town's layout.
  • installed: 'Installed' typically refers to setting up equipment or systems, making it unsuitable for describing a geographical location.
Correct answer: accomodate

Explanation: The word 'accomodate' is the correct choice as it means to provide space for something, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence about the street's capacity for vehicles.

Meaning: 'Accomodate' means to have enough space for something or to make room for it, which is relevant to the context of the street's limitations.

Wrong options:

  • contain: 'Contain' suggests holding something within limits, but it does not convey the idea of providing space as effectively as 'accomodate'.
  • house: 'House' implies sheltering or providing a home for something, which is not the intended meaning in this context about street capacity.
  • lodge: 'Lodge' typically refers to providing temporary accommodation, which does not fit the context of a street's ability to hold vehicles.
Correct answer: chances

Explanation: The word 'chances' fits well as it refers to the possibilities of finding something, aligning grammatically and contextually with the idea of what can be discovered in The Lanes.

Meaning: 'Chances' means the possibilities or opportunities for something to happen, which is suitable in the context of finding collectibles.

Wrong options:

  • opportunities: 'Opportunities' implies favorable circumstances for achieving something, but it lacks the casual tone and specificity of 'chances' in this context.
  • odds: 'Odds' typically refers to the likelihood of an event occurring, which is more statistical and less about the general possibility of finding items.
  • prospects: 'Prospects' suggests future possibilities, which does not fit as well in the immediate context of what can be found in The Lanes.
Correct answer: geared

Explanation: The word 'geared' is appropriate as it indicates that the shops are specifically designed or tailored to meet the needs of tourists, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence.

Meaning: 'Geared' means designed or adapted for a specific purpose, which is relevant to the context of shops catering to tourists.

Wrong options:

  • directed: 'Directed' implies guidance or control, which does not convey the idea of shops being tailored for tourists as effectively as 'geared'.
  • prepared: 'Prepared' suggests readiness but lacks the specificity of design or adaptation that 'geared' provides in this context.
  • adjusted: 'Adjusted' implies modification, which does not capture the intended meaning of shops being specifically designed for tourists.
Correct answer: plentiful

Explanation: The word 'plentiful' is the correct choice as it indicates a large quantity of antique retail places, fitting grammatically and contextually in the sentence about their availability in The Lanes.

Meaning: 'Plentiful' means existing in large amounts, which is suitable for describing the abundance of antique shops.

Wrong options:

  • ample: 'Ample' suggests more than enough but does not convey the same sense of abundance as 'plentiful' in this context.
  • copious: 'Copious' implies a large quantity but is often used in more formal contexts, making it less suitable here.
  • profuse: 'Profuse' suggests something that is excessive or extravagant, which does not accurately describe the general availability of antique shops.

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