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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #40855 Health benefits 2
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The text below is from a blog post about the advantages of adopting a plant-based diet. Below is a text with blanks. Click on each blank, a list of choices will appear. Select the appropriate choice for each blank.
 More  people  are  turning  to  a  plant-based  diet,  not  just  for  health  benefits,  but  also  to  reduce  their  environmental  footprint.  Adopting  this  diet  can  lead  to  a  significant  decrease  in  greenhouse  gas  emissions,  as  plant-based  foods  generally  require  less    resources  than  meat  production.  Additionally,  this  diet  can  contribute  to    water  conservation,  as  it  takes  considerably  more  water  to  produce  a  kilogram  of  beef  compared  to  the  same  amount  of  plant-based  food.  
Moreover,  from  a  health  perspective,  a  plant-based  diet  is  rich  in  nutrients  and  can  help  in    the  risk  of  developing  chronic  diseases  such  as  heart  disease,  diabetes,  and  certain  cancers.  It's  not  about  eliminating  meat  entirely  but  rather    the  proportion  of  plant-based  foods  in  your  diet.  For  those  concerned  about  protein,  there  are  plenty  of  plant-based  sources  that  are  excellent  alternatives  to  meat.  

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Correct answer: finite

Explanation: The word 'finite' indicates that resources are limited and not infinite, which aligns with the context of discussing the lower resource requirements of plant-based diets compared to meat production. This fits grammatically as it describes the noun 'resources' appropriately.

Meaning: 'Finite' means having limits or bounds; in this context, it refers to the limited resources needed for plant-based food production compared to meat.

Wrong options:

  • infinite: 'Infinite' means limitless or endless, which contradicts the idea of resource conservation in plant-based diets.
  • renewable: 'Renewable' refers to resources that can be replenished, but it does not convey the idea of limitation that is necessary in this context.
  • vast: 'Vast' implies a large quantity, which does not fit the context of discussing the limited resources required for plant-based diets.
Correct answer: improving

Explanation: The word 'improving' fits well as it indicates a positive change in water conservation, aligning with the context of the sentence that discusses the benefits of a plant-based diet. It is grammatically correct as it serves as a gerund that complements the subject of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Improving' means making something better; here, it refers to enhancing water conservation efforts through a plant-based diet.

Wrong options:

  • damaging: 'Damaging' implies causing harm, which is the opposite of what the sentence intends to convey about water conservation.
  • ignoring: 'Ignoring' suggests neglecting an issue, which does not align with the positive context of the sentence regarding conservation efforts.
  • limiting: 'Limiting' implies restriction, which does not fit the context of promoting better water conservation.
Correct answer: diminishing

Explanation: The word 'diminishing' appropriately indicates a reduction in the risk of chronic diseases, fitting the context of the sentence. It is grammatically correct as it serves as a gerund that describes the action of reducing risk.

Meaning: 'Diminishing' means decreasing or reducing; in this context, it refers to lowering the risk of developing chronic diseases through a plant-based diet.

Wrong options:

  • increasing: 'Increasing' suggests a rise in risk, which contradicts the intended meaning of reducing health risks associated with diet.
  • elevating: 'Elevating' implies raising or increasing, which does not fit the context of reducing health risks.
Correct answer: increasing

Explanation: The word 'increasing' fits well as it indicates a rise in the proportion of plant-based foods in the diet, aligning with the context of the sentence. It is grammatically correct as it serves as a gerund that complements the action of modifying dietary habits.

Meaning: 'Increasing' means making something larger or greater; here, it refers to adding more plant-based foods to one's diet.

Wrong options:

  • decreasing: 'Decreasing' implies a reduction, which contradicts the idea of adding more plant-based foods to the diet.
  • stabilising: 'Stabilising' suggests making something steady, which does not convey the action of adding more plant-based foods.

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