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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #49458 Smart Glasses
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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.
The  headset,    by  Epson  in  partnership  with  the  Royal  National  Theatre,  is  heavier  than  normal  reading  glasses  but  much  lighter  than  bulky  virtual  reality  headsets  like  the  Oculus  Rift.  The  lenses  look  like  a  typical  pair  of  glasses,  but  they  fit  inside  a  large  gray  casing  that  sits  on  the  sides  of  your  head.  When  you  look  through  the  glasses,  closed  captions    across  the  bottom  of  the  augmented  reality  lenses.  A  handheld  keypad  is  attached  to  the  glasses  via  cable  to  allow  each  user  to    the  color,  size  and  position  of  the  closed  captions.  Here’s  how  it  works:  The  script  from  an  opening-night  production  is  fed  into  speech  software,  which  follows  the  performance  and  adjusts  the  captions  accordingly.  This  process  is    using  sound,  video  and  lighting  cues.  Some  hard  of  hearing  users  wear  it  so  they  can  read  lips  at  the  same  time  as  reading  the  captions.  The  technology  has  been  successfully  used  in  US  movie  theaters,  but  the  Royal  National  Theatre’s  challenges  are  greater  because  their  performances  

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Correct answer: manufactured

Explanation: The word 'manufactured' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form of the verb, indicating that the headset was created or produced by Epson. This aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the production of the headset in partnership with the Royal National Theatre.

Meaning: 'Manufactured' means to make or produce something, especially on a large scale, typically using machinery.

Wrong options:

  • expended: 'Expended' means to use up resources or energy, which does not fit the context of creating a product.
  • suspended: 'Suspended' means to temporarily stop something or hang it, which is unrelated to the production of the headset.
  • criticized: 'Criticized' means to express disapproval, which does not relate to the act of making or producing the headset.
Correct answer: scroll

Explanation: The word 'scroll' is appropriate here as it describes the action of the closed captions moving across the lenses. This verb fits grammatically and contextually, as it conveys the dynamic nature of how captions appear to the user.

Meaning: 'Scroll' means to move text or images up or down on a screen, which is exactly what happens with the captions in this context.

Wrong options:

  • process: 'Process' refers to a series of actions taken to achieve a result, which does not fit the action of captions moving.
  • come: 'Come' implies arrival or movement towards a place, which does not accurately describe the action of captions on the lenses.
  • project: 'Project' means to display or cast an image, which is not the correct description of how captions appear in this context.
Correct answer: customize

Explanation: The word 'customize' is the correct choice as it indicates the ability of users to modify the settings of the closed captions according to their preferences. This verb fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the idea of personalizing the experience.

Meaning: 'Customize' means to modify something to suit a particular individual or task, which is exactly what users can do with the captions.

Wrong options:

  • capitalize: 'Capitalize' means to take advantage of something or to write in uppercase, which does not relate to modifying captions.
  • particularize: 'Particularize' means to specify or detail, which is not the same as modifying or adjusting settings.
  • conventionalize: 'Conventionalize' means to make something conventional or standard, which does not fit the context of personalizing captions.
Correct answer: refined

Explanation: The word 'refined' is suitable here as it indicates that the process of adjusting captions is improved or made more precise using various cues. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the enhancement of the captioning process.

Meaning: 'Refined' means to improve something by making small changes, which is relevant to the process of adjusting captions based on cues.

Wrong options:

  • confined: 'Confined' means restricted or limited, which does not describe the process of improving captioning.
  • denied: 'Denied' means to refuse or reject, which is not applicable in the context of enhancing a process.
  • defined: 'Defined' means to explain or describe something clearly, which does not convey the idea of improvement in this context.

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