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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48201 Jupiter
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Europe  is  set  to    the  elite  club  of  exascale  computing  next  year,  with  the  completion  of  JUPITER,  a  supercomputer  that  can  perform  a  billion  billion  operations  per  second.  JUPITER  will  be  hosted  at  the  Jülich  Supercomputing  Centre  in  Germany,  and  will  enable  simulations  and  experiments  that  are  currently  only  possible  on  a  few  machines  in  the  US  and  China.  The  exascale  supercomputer  will  use  a  modular  architecture,    of  several  interconnected  modules  with  different  hardware  and  software  configurations.  This  will  allow  JUPITER  to    to  different  scientific  and  industrial  applications,  such  as  climate  modeling,  materials  science,  quantum  computing,  and  artificial  intelligence.  JUPITER  will  also  be    with  other  European  supercomputing  and  data  infrastructures,  such  as  the  European  Open  Science  Cloud  and  the  European  Data  Infrastructure.  

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Correct answer: join

Explanation: The word 'join' fits grammatically as it indicates an action of becoming part of a group, which aligns with the context of Europe becoming part of the elite club of exascale computing. It is in the correct tense and matches the overall sentiment of progress and inclusion.

Meaning: 'Join' means to become a member of or participate in a group or organization, indicating that Europe will be part of the elite computing community.

Wrong options:

  • mimic: Mimic means to imitate or copy, which does not fit the context of becoming part of a group; it suggests a lack of originality rather than inclusion.
  • challenge: Challenge implies confronting or competing against something, which does not align with the idea of joining a club; it suggests opposition rather than membership.
  • enroll: Enroll typically refers to signing up for a course or program, which is not the correct action in this context as it does not convey the idea of joining a club.
Correct answer: consisting

Explanation: The word 'consisting' is grammatically correct as it describes the composition of the modular architecture, indicating what it is made up of. It fits contextually as it introduces the details of the modules that make up JUPITER.

Meaning: 'Consisting' means being made up of or composed of, indicating the elements that form the modular architecture of the supercomputer.

Wrong options:

  • constructing: Constructing refers to the act of building or creating, which does not fit here as it implies an ongoing action rather than describing the existing structure.
  • collaborating: Collaborating means working together, which does not apply to the description of the architecture; it suggests teamwork rather than composition.
  • including: Including suggests adding something as part of a whole, but it does not accurately describe the nature of the architecture as 'consisting' does.
Correct answer: adapt

Explanation: The word 'adapt' is appropriate as it indicates the ability of JUPITER to change or adjust to different applications, fitting grammatically and contextually with the sentence's focus on versatility.

Meaning: 'Adapt' means to adjust or modify to suit different conditions or uses, highlighting the supercomputer's flexibility in various scientific applications.

Wrong options:

  • detach: Detach means to separate or remove, which is contrary to the intended meaning of adjusting to applications; it suggests disconnection rather than adaptability.
  • stagnate: Stagnate means to stop developing or progressing, which is the opposite of what is intended in this context; it implies inactivity rather than responsiveness.
  • devote: Devote means to dedicate time or resources to something, which does not fit the context of adjusting to applications; it suggests commitment rather than adaptability.
Correct answer: integrated

Explanation: The word 'integrated' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes how JUPITER will be combined with other infrastructures, indicating a cohesive relationship between systems.

Meaning: 'Integrated' means combined or unified into a whole, suggesting that JUPITER will work in conjunction with other European supercomputing resources.

Wrong options:

  • incompatible: Incompatible means unable to exist or work together, which is the opposite of what is intended in this context; it suggests a lack of connection rather than integration.
  • related: Related implies a connection but does not convey the active process of combining systems; it is too vague for the specific context of integration.
  • generated: Generated means produced or created, which does not fit the context of combining systems; it suggests creation rather than the act of integration.

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