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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #48140 Prostate Cancer
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Men  who  want  to  reduce  their  risk  of  prostate  cancer  may  benefit    doing  more  aerobic  exercise,  according  to  a  new  study.  Researchers  found  that  improving  cardiorespiratory  fitness  by  3%  over  a  year  was  linked  to  a  35%  lower  chance  of    the  disease.  Cardiorespiratory  fitness  is  the  ability  of  the  heart  and  lungs  to  supply  oxygen  to  the  muscles  during  physical  activity.  Activities  that    this  fitness  level  include  jogging,  cycling,  swimming,  hiking,  and  dancing.  The  study’s  co-author,  Dr  Kate  Bolam,  said  that  such  activities  should  challenge  the  cardiovascular  system  and    both  the  lower  and  upper  body.  Prostate  cancer  is  the  most  common  cancer  in  men,  affecting  about  one  in  eight  men  in  the  UK.  The  study,  published  in  the  British  Journal  of  Sports  Medicine,  adds  to  the  evidence  that  physical  activity  may  play  a  role  in  preventing  or  delaying  the  disease.  However,  experts    that  more  research  is  needed  to  confirm  the  causal  link  and  the  optimal  type  and  amount  of  exercise.

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Correct answer: from

Explanation: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the source of benefit, which fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence, as it shows that men may gain advantages due to aerobic exercise.

Meaning: 'From' indicates the origin or source of something, in this case, the benefits that men may receive due to increased aerobic exercise.

Wrong options:

  • of: The preposition 'of' indicates possession or belonging, which does not convey the idea of receiving benefits in this context.
  • if: The word 'if' introduces a conditional clause, which does not fit the structure of the sentence that discusses benefits directly.
  • in: The preposition 'in' typically indicates location or position, which is not appropriate here as it does not express the source of benefit.
Correct answer: developing

Explanation: The gerund 'developing' fits grammatically as it follows the preposition 'to' and indicates the action of becoming affected by the disease, aligning well with the context of risk reduction.

Meaning: 'Developing' means to start to experience or show signs of something, in this case, the disease being discussed.

Wrong options:

  • evading: The verb 'evading' means to avoid or escape, which does not fit the context of discussing the risk of acquiring a disease.
  • constructing: The verb 'constructing' means to build or create, which is unrelated to the context of disease risk.
  • sustaining: The verb 'sustaining' means to maintain or support, which does not accurately convey the idea of becoming affected by a disease.
Correct answer: boost

Explanation: The verb 'boost' is appropriate here as it means to increase or enhance, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes activities that improve fitness levels.

Meaning: 'Boost' means to increase or improve something, in this case, the level of cardiorespiratory fitness.

Wrong options:

  • mitigate: The verb 'mitigate' means to make less severe, which does not align with the idea of increasing fitness levels.
  • unravel: The verb 'unravel' means to untangle or solve, which is not relevant to the context of enhancing fitness.
  • obtain: The verb 'obtain' means to acquire or get, which does not convey the idea of improving fitness levels.
Correct answer: involve

Explanation: The verb 'involve' is suitable as it indicates participation or engagement, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the requirement for activities to engage both body parts.

Meaning: 'Involve' means to include or engage someone or something in an activity, in this case, both the lower and upper body during exercise.

Wrong options:

  • input: The noun 'input' refers to something put in, which does not fit the context of physical activity requirements.
  • invent: The verb 'invent' means to create or devise, which is unrelated to the context of physical activity engagement.
  • infer: The verb 'infer' means to deduce or conclude, which does not match the context of physical activity requirements.
Correct answer: cautioned

Explanation: The verb 'cautioned' is appropriate as it indicates a warning or advice, fitting grammatically and contextually as experts are advising caution regarding the need for further research.

Meaning: 'Cautioned' means to warn someone about potential dangers or issues, in this case, the need for more research.

Wrong options:

  • resolved: The verb 'resolved' means to settle or find a solution, which does not fit the context of advising caution.
  • dictated: The verb 'dictated' means to prescribe or command, which does not convey the idea of giving a warning or advice.
  • violated: The verb 'violated' means to break or disregard, which is not relevant to the context of expert advice.

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