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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #39275 Breath
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Researchers  have  proposed  a  new  biometric  test  that  uses  human  breath  as  a  source  of  identification.  The  idea  is  based  on  the  fact  that  each  person  has  a  unique  breathing  pattern,  which  is  influenced  by  the  shape  and  size  of  their  airways,  lungs,  and  diaphragm.  When  a  person  ,  they  create  a  distinctive  air  turbulence,  which  can  be  measured  by  an  air  pressure  sensor.  This  sensor  can  then    the  breathing  data  with  an  artificial  intelligence  model  that  has  learned  to  recognize  each  person’s  breathing  pattern  from  previous  samples.  The  system  rejects    with  97%  accuracy,  meaning  that  it  could  detect  when  someone  else  was  trying  to  use  another  person’s  breath  to  unlock  a  device.  The  system  also  has  the  advantage  of  being  impossible  to  pass  by  a  dead  person,    other  biometric  tests  that  rely  on  blood  flow  or  electrical  signals.  The  researchers  believe  that  their  system  could  be  used  for  various  applications,  such  as  unlocking  smartphones,  laptops,  or  cars,  or  accessing  secure  facilities  or  online  accounts.  The  system  could  also  be  used  to    the  health  and  well-being  of  users,  as  changes  in  breathing  patterns  could  indicate  stress,  fatigue,  or  illness.

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Correct answer: exhales

Explanation: The verb 'exhales' fits grammatically as it describes the action of breathing out, which is the context of the sentence. It aligns with the subject 'a person' and maintains the present tense throughout the passage.

Meaning: 'Exhales' means to breathe out air from the lungs, which is a natural part of the breathing process.

Wrong options:

  • pours: 'Pours' refers to a liquid being transferred from one container to another, which does not relate to breathing and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • deducts: 'Deducts' means to subtract or take away, which is unrelated to the action of breathing and does not fit the context of the sentence.
  • gasp: 'Gasp' implies a sudden intake of breath, often due to surprise or shock, which does not accurately describe the action being discussed.
Correct answer: compare

Explanation: The verb 'compare' is appropriate as it indicates the action of evaluating the breathing data against the AI model. It fits grammatically and contextually, as the sensor's function is to analyze data.

Meaning: 'Compare' means to examine the similarities and differences between two or more items, in this case, the breathing data and the AI model.

Wrong options:

  • oppose: 'Oppose' means to resist or fight against, which does not fit the context of analyzing data and is grammatically incorrect here.
  • arrange: 'Arrange' means to put things in a specific order, which does not relate to the action of evaluating or analyzing data.
  • gather: 'Gather' implies collecting or assembling, which does not accurately describe the action of evaluating the data against a model.
Correct answer: impostors

Explanation: The noun 'impostors' fits well as it refers to individuals pretending to be someone else, which is the context of the system's function. It aligns with the subject of the sentence and maintains the overall meaning.

Meaning: 'Impostors' are people who deceive others by pretending to be someone else, particularly in contexts where identity verification is crucial.

Wrong options:

  • evaluators: 'Evaluators' refers to those who assess or judge something, which does not fit the context of detecting fraudulent attempts to use someone else's breath.
  • intervals: 'Intervals' refers to periods of time or spaces between events, which is unrelated to the context of identity verification.
  • commentators: 'Commentators' are individuals who provide commentary or opinions, which does not relate to the action of rejecting fraudulent identities.
Correct answer: unlike

Explanation: The word 'unlike' is used to introduce a contrast, making it suitable for comparing the breath-based system to other biometric tests. It fits grammatically and contextually, indicating a difference in functionality.

Meaning: 'Unlike' means different from or not similar to, highlighting the unique advantage of the breath-based system over others.

Wrong options:

  • while: 'While' is a conjunction used to indicate simultaneous actions or contrast, but it does not fit the context of emphasizing a difference in capabilities.
  • despite: 'Despite' indicates a concession or contrast but does not grammatically fit the structure of the sentence as it would require a different construction.
  • once: 'Once' refers to a single time or occurrence, which does not convey the intended contrast between the systems.
Correct answer: monitor

Explanation: The verb 'monitor' is appropriate as it describes the action of observing or checking something over time, fitting grammatically and contextually with the sentence's focus on health and well-being.

Meaning: 'Monitor' means to observe and check the progress or quality of something over a period of time, particularly in health contexts.

Wrong options:

  • stow: 'Stow' means to pack or store something away, which does not relate to observing health and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • activate: 'Activate' means to make something active or operational, which does not fit the context of observing or checking health.
  • coordinate: 'Coordinate' means to organize or arrange, which does not accurately describe the action of observing health changes.

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