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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49330 Matter Transport
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"Beam  me  up,  Scotty!"  It's  one  of  the  most  famous  lines  in  the  "Star  Trek"  franchise  and  refers  to  the    matter  transportation  device  or  "transporter"  on  every  ship  in  the  galaxy.  The  transporter  dematerializes  entire  humans  (and  other  objects)  and  sends  their  constituent  particles  to  another  destination  where  they  are  perfectly  .  The  best  thing  to  come  to  personal  point-to-point  transportation  since  the  elevator,  this  technology  seemed  to  have  been    by  every  civilization  in  the  show.  Will  it  ever  be  possible  to  develop  such  technology?  Recent  technology  has  made  it  possible  to  transport,  or  "beam"  if  you  will,  small  pools  of  particles  or  photons  from  one  location  to  another.  This  quantum  mechanics  phenomenon  is  known  as  "quantum  transport."  The  process  does  have  future    in  many  electronics  such  as  advanced  communication  technologies.  Applying  the  same  technique  to  something  as  large  and  complex  as  a  living  human  being  is  a  very  different  matter.

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Correct answer: futuristic

Explanation: The term 'futuristic' describes something that is advanced or belongs to the future, which aligns perfectly with the context of a matter transportation device in a science fiction setting. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'matter transportation device' and contextually as it relates to the advanced technology depicted in 'Star Trek'.

Meaning: 'Futuristic' refers to ideas, designs, or technologies that are ahead of their time or characteristic of the future.

Wrong options:

  • altruistic: 'Altruistic' means selflessly concerned for the well-being of others, which does not relate to the technological context of the sentence.
  • moralistic: 'Moralistic' pertains to the promotion of morality, which is irrelevant to the description of a technological device.
  • linguistic: 'Linguistic' relates to language, which does not fit the context of a device used for transportation.
Correct answer: reassembled

Explanation: The word 'reassembled' indicates that the particles are put back together after being dematerialized, which is the intended meaning in the context of the transporter. It fits grammatically as a past participle describing the state of the particles and contextually as it describes the process of restoring the original form of the transported objects.

Meaning: 'Reassembled' means to put something back together after it has been taken apart or disassembled.

Wrong options:

  • gobbled: 'Gobbled' implies eating something quickly and does not relate to the process of putting particles back together.
  • dissembled: 'Dissembled' means to take apart or break down, which is the opposite of what happens after dematerialization.
  • cabled: 'Cabled' refers to connecting with cables, which is not relevant to the context of particle restoration.
Correct answer: adopted

Explanation: The word 'adopted' indicates that the technology was accepted and utilized by civilizations in the show. It fits grammatically as a past participle and contextually as it describes the widespread acceptance of the transporter technology.

Meaning: 'Adopted' means to take up or start to use something, especially a new idea or technology.

Wrong options:

  • irrupted: 'Irrupted' is not a standard English word; it seems to be a misspelling or misusage of 'erupted' or 'irrupted', which do not fit the context.
  • exempted: 'Exempted' means to be freed from an obligation or rule, which does not apply to the acceptance of technology.
  • erupted: 'Erupted' refers to a sudden outbreak, typically of a volcano, which does not relate to the adoption of technology.
Correct answer: amplifications

Explanation: The term 'amplifications' refers to the potential for increased effectiveness or applications of quantum transport technology in electronics. It fits grammatically as a plural noun and contextually as it discusses future possibilities in technology.

Meaning: 'Amplifications' means the act of making something larger or more powerful, especially in terms of technology or applications.

Wrong options:

  • applications: 'Applications' refers to practical uses of technology, but does not convey the idea of enhancement or increase in potential as 'amplifications' does.
  • certifications: 'Certifications' refers to official recognition or validation, which is unrelated to the context of technology advancements.
  • simplifications: 'Simplifications' means making something easier or less complex, which does not align with the idea of enhancing technology.

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