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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #50014 WorldWide Telescope
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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.
If  you've  ever  wanted  to  explore  the  universe,  your  dream  is  now  as  close  as  your  keyboard.  Because  last  week,  Microsoft  unveiled  its  online  WorldWide  Telescope.  The  program  was  developed  in  partnership  with  NASA  and  research  institutions  such  as  the  California  Institute  of  Technology.  The  WorldWide  Telescope  uses  the  best  high-resolution  imagery  that's  been    both  here  on  earth  and  in  space.  The  images  are  joined  together  to  put  celestial  objects  in  the  correct  perspective  and  in  their  actual  
 in  the  sky.  From  your  computer,  you  can  peer  through  telescopes  such  as  the  Hubble  or  the  Chandra  X-Ray  Observatory.  You  can  roam  on  your  own  through  the  galaxies,  get  up  close  and  
   with  the  planets,  or  take  tours    by  astronomers  and  professors.  You  can  choose  to  look  through  different  wavelengths  of  light  to  reveal  hidden  structures.  And  you  can  explore  the  heavens  not  only  as  they  are  today,  but  as  they  were  in  the  past  or  will  be  in  the  future.  The  late  Jim  Gray,  a  Microsoft  computer  scientist,  conceived  of  this  effort  as  a  way  to  make  the  universe  accessible  to  everyone.  The  free  program  can  be  
 at  worldwidetelescope.org.

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Correct answer: generated

Explanation: The word 'generated' fits grammatically as it is the past participle form of the verb, aligning with the present perfect tense used in the sentence. It indicates that the high-resolution imagery has been produced or created, which is contextually appropriate as it refers to the images used by the WorldWide Telescope.

Meaning: 'Generated' means to produce or create something, in this case, the high-resolution imagery of celestial objects.

Wrong options:

  • degraded: 'Degraded' means to have been reduced in quality, which contradicts the context of high-resolution imagery.
  • ascended: 'Ascended' means to rise or go up, which does not relate to the creation of images.
  • remonstrated: 'Remonstrated' means to protest or complain, which is irrelevant to the context of imagery production.
Correct answer: positions

Explanation: The word 'positions' is the correct noun form that refers to the specific locations of celestial objects in the sky. It fits grammatically as it aligns with the plural noun structure required in this context, and it logically follows the discussion of celestial objects' perspectives.

Meaning: 'Positions' refers to the specific locations or arrangements of celestial objects in the sky.

Wrong options:

  • aspects: 'Aspects' refers to different features or characteristics, which does not specifically denote location as required here.
  • parts: 'Parts' implies segments or components, which is too vague and does not convey the idea of location in the sky.
  • conditions: 'Conditions' refers to the state or circumstances, which does not fit the context of spatial arrangement.
Correct answer: personal

Explanation: The word 'personal' is an adjective that describes a close, individual experience with the planets. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'experience' implied in the sentence, and contextually it emphasizes the intimate nature of the exploration.

Meaning: 'Personal' means relating to an individual or private experience, highlighting a close interaction with the planets.

Wrong options:

  • individual: 'Individual' is also an adjective but does not convey the same sense of intimacy as 'personal' does in this context.
  • apart: 'Apart' means separated or distant, which contradicts the idea of closeness implied in the sentence.
  • polite: 'Polite' refers to being courteous, which is irrelevant to the context of experiencing the planets.
Correct answer: guided

Explanation: The word 'guided' is the past participle form of the verb 'guide,' used here as an adjective to describe the tours. It fits grammatically as it indicates that the tours are led by astronomers and professors, aligning with the context of organized exploration.

Meaning: 'Guided' means led or directed by someone, indicating that the tours are facilitated by experts.

Wrong options:

  • guide: 'Guide' is the base form of the verb and does not fit grammatically as an adjective in this context.
  • guiding: 'Guiding' is the present participle form, which does not fit the grammatical structure required here.
  • to guide: 'To guide' is an infinitive form, which is not appropriate as it does not function as an adjective in this context.
Correct answer: downloaded

Explanation: The word 'downloaded' is the past participle form of the verb 'download,' fitting grammatically as it indicates that the program can be obtained from the website. It logically follows the context of accessing the program online.

Meaning: 'Downloaded' means to transfer data from a server to a local device, indicating how users can access the program.

Wrong options:

  • upheld: 'Upheld' means to maintain or support, which does not relate to obtaining software.
  • loaded: 'Loaded' refers to putting data into a system, which is not the correct action for accessing a program from a website.
  • posted: 'Posted' means to publish or display, which does not accurately describe the action of obtaining software.

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