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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #44194 Tourist
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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.
Escape    summer's    tourist    hordes    and    the    wide    open    spaces    of    Scotland.    Slobo    Castle    Health    Spa,    just    15    minutes    from    Edinburgh,    close    to    the    River    Tweed    and    surrounded    by  stunning    Border    countryside,    is    a    nineteenth    century    baronial    style    castle    traditional  style    with    modern    comfort.    The    hotel’s    elegant    communal    rooms    include    a    lounge    with    huge    squashy    sofas    and    a    roaring    log    fire,  while    a    multi-    million    pound    spa    offers    a    range    of    over    seventy    different    health    and    beauty    and    a    wide    variety    of    fitness    options.    Healthy    eating    is    made    easy    -    meals    are    calorie-counted    but  .  All    bedrooms    are    en    suite    and    many    have    views.    

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Correct answer: make for

Explanation: The phrase 'make for' indicates movement towards a destination, which fits grammatically and contextually as it suggests escaping the tourist hordes to head towards the open spaces of Scotland.

Meaning: 'Make for' means to head towards or move in the direction of something.

Wrong options:

  • drop in: 'Drop in' implies a casual visit, which does not convey the intention of traveling towards a destination.
  • set off: 'Set off' suggests starting a journey, but does not specifically indicate the direction towards the open spaces.
  • pass by: 'Pass by' means to go past something without stopping, which contradicts the idea of heading towards a destination.
Correct answer: combining

Explanation: The word 'combining' appropriately indicates the act of bringing together traditional style and modern comfort, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Combining' means to join or merge different elements together.

Wrong options:

  • composing: 'Composing' suggests creating or forming something, which does not accurately reflect the merging of styles.
  • comprising: 'Comprising' means to consist of, which does not convey the active process of merging styles.
  • constituting: 'Constituting' implies forming or making up something, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
Correct answer: treatments

Explanation: The term 'treatments' is the most suitable choice as it refers to procedures for health and beauty, aligning perfectly with the context of a spa offering various options.

Meaning: 'Treatments' refers to methods or procedures used to improve health or beauty.

Wrong options:

  • cures: 'Cures' implies a remedy for a disease, which does not fit the context of beauty and wellness services.
  • remedies: 'Remedies' suggests solutions for problems, often health-related, which is not the focus here.
  • cares: 'Cares' does not fit grammatically or contextually, as it refers to concern or attention rather than services provided.
Correct answer: tempting

Explanation: The word 'tempting' effectively describes meals that are appealing and attractive, fitting well within the context of healthy eating that is still enjoyable.

Meaning: 'Tempting' means attractive or appealing, especially in a way that makes one want to indulge.

Wrong options:

  • teasing: 'Teasing' implies playful provocation, which does not convey the intended meaning of appealing meals.
  • tasteful: 'Tasteful' refers to having good taste or style, but does not imply the allure of the meals as 'tempting' does.
  • tender: 'Tender' describes texture or gentleness, which does not relate to the appeal of food.
Correct answer: breath-taking

Explanation: The term 'breath-taking' is the most fitting as it describes views that are stunning and awe-inspiring, aligning perfectly with the context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Breath-taking' means extremely impressive or beautiful, often causing one to pause in admiration.

Wrong options:

  • side-splitting: 'Side-splitting' refers to something extremely funny, which does not relate to views.
  • heart-rending: 'Heart-rending' implies something that causes deep sadness, which is not appropriate for describing views.
  • face-lifting: 'Face-lifting' suggests cosmetic procedures, which does not fit the context of scenic views.

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