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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #46801 Transparent Solar Cells
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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.
No  matter  how  sustainable,  eco-friendly,  and  clean  sources  of  energy  they  are,  conventional  solar  panels  require  a  large  setup  area  and  heavy  initial  investment.  Due  to  these  ,  it's  hard  to  introduce  them  in  urban  areas  especially  neighborhoods  with  lots  of  apartment  blocks  or  shops.  But  now  researchers  have  created  transparent  solar  panels  which  they  claim    used  as  power-generating  windows  in  our  homes.  In  order  to  generate  power  from  sunlight,  solar  cells    on  a  solar  panel  are  required  to  absorb  radiation  from  the  sun.  Therefore,  they  cannot  allow  sunlight  to  completely  pass  through  them.  Transparent  luminescent  solar  concentrators  are  capable  of  selectively  absorbing  invisible  solar  radiation  including  infrared  and  UV  lights,  and  letting  the  rest  of  the  visible  rays  pass  through  them.  In  other  words,  these  devices  are  transparent  to  the  human  eye  but  still  absorb  a    of  the  solar  light  which  they  can  then  convert  into  electricity.

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Correct answer: limitations

Explanation: The term 'limitations' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the constraints or restrictions posed by conventional solar panels, aligning with the overall sentiment of the sentence regarding challenges in urban settings.

Meaning: 'Limitations' means restrictions or drawbacks that prevent something from being fully effective or applicable.

Wrong options:

  • certifications: 'Certifications' refers to official approvals or qualifications, which does not relate to the challenges of introducing solar panels in urban areas.
  • imitations: 'Imitations' means copies or replicas, which does not convey the idea of restrictions or challenges in this context.
  • implications: 'Implications' refers to possible consequences or effects, which does not directly address the constraints faced by solar panels.
Correct answer: could be

Explanation: The phrase 'could be' is appropriate here as it indicates a possibility, fitting well with the speculative nature of the statement about the use of transparent solar panels as power-generating windows.

Meaning: 'Could be' suggests that something is possible or feasible, indicating potential without certainty.

Wrong options:

  • can be: 'Can be' implies certainty and ability, which is too strong for the speculative context of this sentence.
  • should be: 'Should be' indicates obligation or recommendation, which does not fit the context of potential use.
  • would be: 'Would be' suggests a conditional situation that is not as fitting as 'could be' in this context.
Correct answer: embedded

Explanation: The word 'embedded' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes solar cells that are integrated or placed within a solar panel, which is necessary for their function of absorbing sunlight.

Meaning: 'Embedded' means to be firmly and deeply set within something, indicating that solar cells are an integral part of the solar panel.

Wrong options:

  • boarded: 'Boarded' refers to being covered or enclosed, which does not accurately describe the relationship between solar cells and panels.
  • comprehended: 'Comprehended' means understood, which is irrelevant in this context as it does not relate to the physical placement of solar cells.
  • deleted: 'Deleted' means removed or erased, which contradicts the idea of solar cells being necessary for power generation.
Correct answer: fraction

Explanation: The term 'fraction' is suitable as it refers to a part or portion of something, aligning with the context of how much solar light is absorbed by the devices.

Meaning: 'Fraction' means a small part or segment of a whole, indicating that these devices absorb only a portion of the solar light.

Wrong options:

  • contraction: 'Contraction' refers to the act of becoming smaller or a shortened form of a word, which does not fit the context of light absorption.
  • transaction: 'Transaction' refers to an exchange or transfer, which is unrelated to the concept of light absorption in solar technology.
  • friction: 'Friction' refers to resistance or conflict, which does not apply to the context of solar light absorption.

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