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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46755 Classical music 1
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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.
Having    listened    to    this    music    for    more    than    three    decades,    I    have    often    had    to    defend    my    devotion    to    classical    music    against    the    kind    of    people    who    have    a    very    practical    to    life.    I    have    to    admit    that    I    have    often    been    faced    with    legitimate    questions    and    arguments    that    made    me    my    ideas.    Over    the    years,    I    have    been    lucky    enough    to    live    in    different    parts    of    the    world.    Because    of    this    I    have    come    to    the    that    I    belong    to    a    small    group    of    people    who    believe    in    artistic    principles    that    have    nothing    to    do    with    humanity's    desire    for    success    or    a    more    comfortable    lifestyle.    Quite    a    few    people    argue    that    this    music    belongs    to    the    museum    and    is    of    only    to    those    who    have    a    particular    reason    to    find    out    what    music    was    like    in    the    past.    In    some    places    I    have    visited,    people    simply    called    it    western    music    and    dismissed    any    possible    interest    for    anybody    outside    Europe.

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Correct answer: attitude

Explanation: The word 'attitude' fits grammatically as a noun that describes a person's perspective or approach to life, aligning contextually with the phrase 'very practical' which suggests a mindset. It captures the essence of how people view life, making it the most suitable choice.

Meaning: 'Attitude' refers to a settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior.

Wrong options:

  • method: 'Method' implies a systematic way of doing something, which does not align with the context of a personal perspective on life.
  • means: 'Means' refers to a method or way of achieving something, but it lacks the personal connotation that 'attitude' provides.
  • way: 'Way' is too vague and does not convey the specific mindset or approach that 'attitude' does.
Correct answer: reconsider

Explanation: The verb 'reconsider' is appropriate here as it indicates the act of thinking about something again, especially in light of new evidence or arguments. This fits grammatically and contextually with the idea of reflecting on one's ideas after facing legitimate questions.

Meaning: 'Reconsider' means to think again about a decision or opinion, especially in light of new information.

Wrong options:

  • reorder: 'Reorder' suggests changing the arrangement of something, which does not fit the context of reflecting on ideas.
  • rearrange: 'Rearrange' implies changing the order of items, which is not relevant to the context of evaluating one's thoughts.
  • reorganise: 'Reorganise' suggests restructuring something, which does not capture the essence of reflecting on ideas as 'reconsider' does.
Correct answer: conclusion

Explanation: The noun 'conclusion' fits well as it signifies a judgment or decision reached after consideration, aligning with the context of coming to a belief about one's place in a group. It is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate.

Meaning: 'Conclusion' refers to a final decision or judgment reached after consideration of the facts or arguments.

Wrong options:

  • assumption: 'Assumption' implies something taken for granted without proof, which does not fit the context of a well-considered belief.
  • decision: 'Decision' is too general and does not convey the sense of a reasoned judgment that 'conclusion' does.
  • deduction: 'Deduction' refers to reasoning from the general to the specific, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
Correct answer: interest

Explanation: The noun 'interest' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the attention or curiosity that something may evoke. It aligns with the idea of music being relevant only to certain people, making it the most suitable choice.

Meaning: 'Interest' refers to the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something, which is relevant to the context of music appreciation.

Wrong options:

  • attention: 'Attention' implies the act of focusing on something, which does not capture the nuance of relevance that 'interest' does.
  • attraction: 'Attraction' suggests a pull towards something, which is not the intended meaning in this context.
  • influence: 'Influence' refers to the capacity to have an effect on someone or something, which does not fit the context of music being relevant to certain individuals.
Correct answer: remote

Explanation: The adjective 'remote' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes places that are far away or isolated, aligning with the idea of locations where people have a limited perspective on music. It is the most appropriate choice.

Meaning: 'Remote' means situated far from the main centers of population; distant or isolated.

Wrong options:

  • far: 'Far' is an adverb that describes distance but does not convey the sense of isolation that 'remote' does.
  • apart: 'Apart' suggests separation but does not specifically indicate distance in the context of locations.
  • interest: 'Interest' does not fit grammatically as it is a noun and does not describe the nature of the places.

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