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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #48062 Time Travel
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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.
Time  travel  is  a  popular  theme  in  science  fiction,  but  can  it  also  be  a  useful  tool  in  quantum  physics?  A  team  of  researchers  have  shown  that  by  manipulating  quantum  entanglement,  one  can    experiments  that  simulate  backward  time  travel  and  gain  advantages  in  quantum  metrology.  Quantum  entanglement  is  a  phenomenon  in  which  two  or  more  particles  share  a  quantum  state,  such  that  their  properties  are  correlated  even  when  they  are  far  .  By  using  entanglement,  the  researchers  can  teleport  a  state  from  the  middle  of  an  experiment  to  the  beginning,  effectively  sending  information  back  in  time.  This  allows  them  to  choose  the  optimal  state  for  the  experiment  after  learning  the  outcome,  and    higher  precision  than  possible  in  classical  systems.  The  researchers  propose  a  scenario  in    an  experimentalist  wants  to  measure  the  strength  of  an  unknown  interaction  using  a  quantum  probe.  By  preparing  a  pair  of  entangled  qubits  and  teleporting  the  optimal  state  to  the  probe,  the  experimentalist  can  maximize  the  information  gain  per  probe.  The  researchers  claim  that  this  simulated  time  travel  can  enable  novel  operational  advantages  in  quantum  metrology,  and  suggest  that  “they  do  allow  you  to  create  a  better  tomorrow  by    yesterday’s  problems  today.”  

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Correct answer: design

Explanation: The word 'design' fits grammatically as it is a verb that indicates the action of creating or planning experiments. It aligns contextually with the sentence, which discusses manipulating quantum entanglement to create experiments, making it the most suitable choice.

Meaning: 'Design' means to create or plan something with a specific purpose in mind, in this case, experiments related to quantum physics.

Wrong options:

  • entitle: The word 'entitle' means to give a title or right to something, which does not fit the context of creating experiments.
  • parallel: The word 'parallel' refers to something being similar or occurring at the same time, which does not convey the action of creating experiments.
  • criticize: The word 'criticize' means to express disapproval or find fault, which is contrary to the intended meaning of creating or planning experiments.
Correct answer: apart

Explanation: The word 'apart' is the correct choice as it indicates the distance between particles, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence structure discussing quantum entanglement.

Meaning: 'Apart' means separated by a distance, which accurately describes the relationship between entangled particles in quantum physics.

Wrong options:

  • beyond: The word 'beyond' implies a location further away, which does not specifically convey the idea of separation between particles.
  • ahead: The word 'ahead' suggests a forward position in time or space, which does not apply to the context of distance between particles.
  • around: The word 'around' implies a circular or surrounding position, which does not accurately describe the spatial relationship intended in this context.
Correct answer: achieve

Explanation: The word 'achieve' is appropriate as it indicates the successful attainment of higher precision, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence discussing the outcomes of the experiments.

Meaning: 'Achieve' means to successfully reach a desired objective or result, in this case, higher precision in measurements.

Wrong options:

  • tangle: The word 'tangle' means to twist or complicate, which does not fit the context of obtaining precision in experiments.
  • distribute: The word 'distribute' means to spread out or allocate, which does not convey the idea of reaching a level of precision.
  • dedicate: The word 'dedicate' means to devote time or effort to a particular task, which does not align with the context of achieving precision.
Correct answer: which

Explanation: The word 'which' is the correct relative pronoun that introduces a clause providing additional information about the scenario, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Which' is used to introduce a clause that specifies or gives more detail about something previously mentioned, in this case, the scenario involving the experimentalist.

Wrong options:

  • where: The word 'where' indicates a location, which does not fit as the sentence is describing a scenario rather than a physical place.
  • that: The word 'that' could be used but is less appropriate in this context as 'which' provides a clearer connection to the scenario being described.
  • while: The word 'while' indicates simultaneous actions or conditions, which does not fit the context of introducing a specific scenario.
Correct answer: fixing

Explanation: The word 'fixing' is suitable as it indicates the action of resolving or correcting problems, fitting grammatically and contextually within the sentence discussing addressing past issues.

Meaning: 'Fixing' means to repair or resolve something, in this case, problems from the past.

Wrong options:

  • domesticating: The word 'domesticating' means to tame or adapt animals or plants for human use, which does not fit the context of addressing problems.
  • succeeding: The word 'succeeding' means to achieve success, which does not convey the action of resolving issues.
  • integrating: The word 'integrating' means to combine or incorporate, which does not specifically imply the resolution of problems.

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