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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #49496 Poverty and Disease
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At  the  Gates  Foundation,  we  believe  it’s  possible,  and  ,  to  invest  in  long-term,  sustainable  action,  especially  after  two  years  of  conflict,  pandemic  and  polarization.  This  is  an  extremely  fragile  moment  for  the  world.  Some  of  the  poorest  countries  face  external  debt  distress.  Rising  inflation  has  affected  virtually  every  nation,  reducing  countries’  spending  power  and  forcing  tough  financial  trade-offs.  An    number  of  people,  particularly  women,  are  hungry  worldwide.  Many  countries  are  pulling  back  on  development  aid  that  helps  strengthen  health  and  food  systems  over  the  long  term  in  low  and  middle  income  countries.  Some  have    funds  from  these  priorities  to  address  crises  at  home.  Humanitarian  aid  is  critical.  Yet  if  short-term  funding  means    long-term  investment,  health  emergencies  and  food  shortages  will  become  even  more  frequent  --  and  more  intense.  Hunger,  disease  and  inequity  are  problems  without  borders,  and  every  sector  has  a  role  to  play  in  solving  them.  Solutions  can  come  from  everywhere:  from  the  most  advanced  labs  and  the  most  remote  communities.

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Correct answer: imperative

Explanation: The word 'imperative' fits grammatically as it serves as an adjective describing the necessity of investing in long-term, sustainable action. It aligns contextually with the urgency implied in the sentence, indicating that such investment is crucial, especially in light of recent global challenges.

Meaning: 'Imperative' means something that is essential or urgent, indicating that investing in sustainable action is not just important but necessary.

Wrong options:

  • impaired: 'Impaired' means weakened or damaged, which does not convey the intended meaning of necessity in this context.
  • impalpable: 'Impalpable' refers to something that cannot be felt or perceived, which is irrelevant to the context of investment and action.
  • impressive: 'Impressive' describes something that evokes admiration, but it does not convey the urgency or necessity required in this context.
Correct answer: alarming

Explanation: The word 'alarming' appropriately describes the situation as it conveys a sense of urgency and concern regarding the number of hungry people. It fits grammatically as an adjective modifying 'number,' and contextually it highlights the seriousness of the issue.

Meaning: 'Alarming' means causing worry or concern, indicating that the number of hungry people is a serious issue that needs attention.

Wrong options:

  • unintentional: 'Unintentional' means not done on purpose, which does not fit the context of describing the severity of hunger.
  • implicit: 'Implicit' means implied but not directly stated, which does not convey the urgency needed in this context.
  • absolute: 'Absolute' means total or complete, which does not capture the sense of urgency or concern that 'alarming' does.
Correct answer: redirected

Explanation: The word 'redirected' fits grammatically as the past participle verb indicating an action taken by countries regarding their funds. Contextually, it suggests that funds have been shifted from development priorities to address immediate crises, which aligns with the overall message of the passage.

Meaning: 'Redirected' means to change the direction or focus of something, in this case, funds being moved away from development aid.

Wrong options:

  • rebounded: 'Rebounded' means to bounce back, which does not fit the context of shifting funds.
  • expended: 'Expended' means to use up resources, which does not convey the idea of changing the allocation of funds.
  • recouped: 'Recouped' means to regain something lost, which does not apply to the context of reallocating funds.
Correct answer: neglecting

Explanation: The word 'neglecting' fits grammatically as a gerund that indicates the action of failing to care for long-term investment. Contextually, it highlights the risk of prioritizing short-term funding over essential long-term strategies, which is a critical concern in the passage.

Meaning: 'Neglecting' means failing to care for or pay attention to something, indicating that long-term investment could be overlooked if short-term funding is prioritized.

Wrong options:

  • emphasizing: 'Emphasizing' means to give special importance to something, which contradicts the idea of failing to invest in long-term solutions.
  • alerting: 'Alerting' means to warn someone about something, which does not fit the context of investment priorities.
  • covening: 'Covening' is not a standard English word; it seems to be a misspelling of 'convening,' which means to gather, and does not relate to the context of investment.

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