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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.
When    a    photographer    takes    a    photograph,    he    or    she    makes    a    selection    of    visual    information    that    is    by    his    or    her    technical    and    aesthetic    skills,    personal    views    and    experience,    together    with    a    of    social    and    cultural    norms.    And    in    the    of    this    book    we    shall    see    how    these    factors    not    only    affect    the    style,    content    and    expression    of    a    photograph,    but    also    how    those    images    are    perceived    and    responded    to    by    the    viewer.    For    example,    we    might    consider    that    the    reader    of    a    newspaper    will    have    an    implicit    understanding    of    the    photographic    images    reproduced    on    the    page.    But    rather    than    accepting    the    photograph    at    face  ,  we    might    question    whether    it    accurately    recorded    the    scene    as    it    would    have    looked    at    the    time.    Or,    in    contrast,    does    it    communicate    the    photographer's    point    of    view?    Is    it    the    instant    recorded    that    is    of    particular    importance,    or    should    the    photograph    on    the    page    be    understood    as    a    symbol    to    represent    a    state    of    attairs    in    the    world?

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Correct answer: determined

Explanation: The word 'determined' fits grammatically as it indicates a decision made based on specific criteria, aligning with the context of a photographer's selection influenced by skills and experience.

Meaning: 'Determined' means to establish or ascertain something based on certain factors or conditions.

Wrong options:

  • concluded: 'Concluded' implies reaching a decision after consideration, which doesn't fit the context of making a selection based on skills.
  • imposed: 'Imposed' suggests forcing something upon others, which is not relevant to the selection process of a photographer.
  • directed: 'Directed' indicates guidance or control, which does not accurately describe the selection process in this context.
Correct answer: set

Explanation: The term 'set' is appropriate as it refers to a collection of norms, fitting grammatically and contextually within the phrase describing social and cultural standards.

Meaning: 'Set' refers to a group of items or concepts that are considered together, in this case, norms.

Wrong options:

  • group: 'Group' is too vague and does not convey the specific collection of norms as effectively as 'set.'
  • band: 'Band' typically refers to a musical group or a strip of material, which does not fit the context of social norms.
  • batch: 'Batch' usually refers to a quantity produced at one time, which is not suitable for describing norms.
Correct answer: course

Explanation: The word 'course' fits well as it refers to the progression or development of the book's content, aligning with the context of discussing factors over time.

Meaning: 'Course' means the direction or path taken over time, particularly in a process or development.

Wrong options:

  • progress: 'Progress' implies advancement but does not convey the structured development of the book as effectively as 'course.'
  • means: 'Means' refers to methods or ways of doing something, which does not fit the context of a timeline in the book.
  • process: 'Process' suggests a series of actions but lacks the temporal aspect that 'course' provides in this context.
Correct answer: casual

Explanation: The term 'casual' is appropriate as it describes a reader who engages with content in a relaxed or informal manner, fitting the context of newspaper readership.

Meaning: 'Casual' means relaxed, informal, or not serious, indicating the nature of the reader's engagement with the newspaper.

Wrong options:

  • shallow: 'Shallow' implies a lack of depth or seriousness, which does not accurately describe the reader's engagement level.
  • slight: 'Slight' suggests something minor or insignificant, which does not fit the context of a reader's understanding.
  • random: 'Random' indicates a lack of purpose or order, which does not align with the idea of a reader having an implicit understanding.
Correct answer: value

Explanation: The word 'value' fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to the worth or importance assigned to the photograph, aligning with the discussion of perception.

Meaning: 'Value' means the importance or worth of something, particularly in terms of how it is perceived.

Wrong options:

  • regard: 'Regard' implies consideration or attention but does not convey the same sense of worth as 'value.'
  • esteem: 'Esteem' refers to respect or admiration, which does not fit the context of assessing a photograph's worth.
  • repect: 'Repect' appears to be a typographical error and does not exist in standard English, making it unsuitable.
Correct answer: precise

Explanation: The word 'precise' fits well as it indicates accuracy and exactness, which is crucial in the context of capturing a moment in photography.

Meaning: 'Precise' means exact and accurate, highlighting the importance of capturing a moment without ambiguity.

Wrong options:

  • accurate: 'Accurate' is similar but does not convey the same level of exactness as 'precise' in this context.
  • definite: 'Definite' suggests clarity but lacks the specific connotation of exactness that 'precise' provides.
  • absolute: 'Absolute' implies something that is complete or total, which does not fit the context of capturing a specific moment.

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