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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48145 Secret Farm
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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.
A  secret  farm  in  South  Africa  is    to  2,000  white  rhinos,  one  of  the  largest  herds  in  the  world.  The  farm  was  recently  bought  by  African  Parks,  a  conservation  charity  that  plans  to  rewild  the  rhinos  and    them  to  their  natural  habitats  across  Africa.  The  farm  was  founded  by  John  Hume,  who  wanted  to    rhinos  and  sell  their  horns,  but  ran  out  of  money.  African  Parks  saw  the  opportunity  to  save  the  rhinos  and  use  them  to  rebuild  populations  that  have  been  decimated  by  poaching.  Poaching  is  driven  by  the  demand  for  rhino  horn  in  some  parts  of  Asia,  where  it  is  used  in  traditional  medicine  and  as  a  status  symbol.  The  charity  hopes  to  transfer  all  the  rhinos    the  farm  to  secure  and  sustainable  locations  in  the  next  10  years.  This  would  be  one  of  the  most  ambitious  animal  rewilding  projects  ever  ,  and  could  secure  the  future  of  the  white  rhino  in  Africa.    

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Correct answer: home

Explanation: The word 'home' fits grammatically as a noun indicating a place where the rhinos live. It aligns contextually with the idea of a farm being a habitat for the rhinos, making it the most suitable choice.

Meaning: 'Home' refers to a place where someone or something lives, emphasizing the farm as a habitat for the rhinos.

Wrong options:

  • ecosystem: An 'ecosystem' refers to a biological community interacting with its environment, which is too broad and does not specifically denote a place for the rhinos.
  • reserve: A 'reserve' typically refers to a protected area for wildlife, but it does not convey the personal connection implied by 'home.'
  • guardian: A 'guardian' is someone who protects or oversees, which does not fit the context of describing the farm as a living space for the rhinos.
Correct answer: restore

Explanation: The word 'restore' is appropriate as it indicates the action of returning the rhinos to their natural habitats, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Restore' means to bring back to a former condition, which in this context refers to returning the rhinos to their natural environments.

Wrong options:

  • detach: To 'detach' means to separate or remove, which contradicts the intention of returning the rhinos to their habitats.
  • expel: To 'expel' means to force out, which is the opposite of what is intended in the context of reintroducing the rhinos.
  • withdraw: To 'withdraw' implies taking away, which does not align with the goal of reintroducing the rhinos to their natural habitats.
Correct answer: breed

Explanation: The word 'breed' fits grammatically as a verb indicating the action of producing offspring, which is contextually relevant to the intention of increasing the rhino population.

Meaning: 'Breed' means to mate animals for reproduction, which aligns with the goal of increasing the rhino population.

Wrong options:

  • covet: To 'covet' means to desire something belonging to someone else, which does not fit the context of producing rhinos.
  • disguise: To 'disguise' means to alter appearance, which is unrelated to the breeding process.
  • dismantle: To 'dismantle' means to take apart, which is contrary to the idea of increasing the rhino population.
Correct answer: from

Explanation: The word 'from' is grammatically correct as it indicates the origin of the rhinos being transferred, fitting logically within the context of the sentence.

Meaning: 'From' indicates the starting point of the transfer, emphasizing that the rhinos will be moved away from the farm.

Wrong options:

  • away: 'Away' does not function as a preposition in this context and lacks the specificity needed for indicating origin.
  • until: 'Until' suggests a time frame rather than a point of origin, making it contextually inappropriate here.
  • toward: 'Toward' indicates direction but does not specify the starting point, which is necessary in this context.
Correct answer: undertaken

Explanation: The word 'undertaken' is appropriate as it indicates that the project will be carried out, fitting both grammatically and contextually within the sentence.

Meaning: 'Undertaken' means to take on a task or responsibility, which aligns with the ambitious nature of the project described.

Wrong options:

  • bypassed: To 'bypass' means to avoid or go around, which contradicts the idea of actively engaging in the project.
  • overestimated: To 'overestimate' means to judge something as greater than it is, which does not fit the context of describing the project.
  • emigrated: To 'emigrate' means to leave one country to live in another, which is unrelated to the context of undertaking a project.

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