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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #51156 Motorcyclist Accident
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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.
May  15,  2008  When  motorcyclists  have  an  accident  they  roll  a  dice,  with  escaping    on  one  side  and  very  severe  consequences  on  the  other.  And  for  those  unlucky  enough  to    severe  and  permanent  injuries  like  paraplegia,  there's  often  one  huge  regret  -  that  they  may  never  ride  again  on  a  real  bike.  A  chance  encounter  with  a  paraplegic  ex-motorcross  champion  in  a  hospital  carpark  inspired  West  Australian  Darren  Lomman  to  put  together  an  audacious  project:  a  motorcycle  for  paraplegic  riders  -  and  his  working  prototype,  a  heavily  modified  Honda  CBR250RR,  is  now  road  licensed  and  .  With  the  right  investment  and  profile,  Lomman  believes  the  Dreamfit  bike  isn't  too  far  away  from  production  potential  -  and  after  around  150  enquiries  from  all  around  the  world,  he  would  love  to  be  able  to  put  the  bikes  in  the  hands  of  more  people  for  whom  riding  has  become  an  impossible  dream.  Started  as  a  university  project,  the  Dreamfit  CBR250RR  has  been  modified  to    riders  paralyzed  from  the  chest  down,  with  thumb-activated  pneumatic  rams  for  foot-free  gear  shifting,  a  combined  braking  system,  custom-moulded  ergonomic  cups  to  hold  the  rider  in  place  without  any  lower  body  strength,  and  a  set  of  steel-braced  "landing  gear"  wheels  that  drop  to  provide  stability  at  very  low  speeds.

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Correct answer: unscathed

Explanation: The word 'unscathed' fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the state of a motorcyclist who has avoided injury, aligning with the contrasting idea of 'very severe consequences.' It indicates a lack of harm, which is appropriate in this context.

Meaning: 'Unscathed' means not harmed or damaged, suggesting that the motorcyclist has come through the accident without injury.

Wrong options:

  • narrowly: 'Narrowly' implies a close call or near miss, which does not fit the context of escaping injury as it suggests a level of risk rather than safety.
  • incompletely: 'Incompletely' refers to something not being finished or done fully, which does not relate to the idea of avoiding injury in an accident.
  • fined: 'Fined' means to be penalized financially, which is unrelated to the physical state of the motorcyclist after an accident.
Correct answer: sustain

Explanation: The verb 'sustain' is appropriate here as it means to suffer or experience something, particularly injuries. It fits grammatically in the context of the sentence, which discusses the unfortunate outcomes of accidents.

Meaning: 'Sustain' means to endure or experience something negative, such as injuries in this case.

Wrong options:

  • spend: 'Spend' refers to using time or money, which does not relate to experiencing injuries and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
  • forbid: 'Forbid' means to prohibit or prevent, which does not fit the context of experiencing injuries.
  • expect: 'Expect' means to anticipate something, which does not align with the context of suffering injuries.
Correct answer: operational

Explanation: The word 'operational' indicates that the motorcycle is functioning and ready for use, which is contextually relevant as it describes the prototype's status. It fits grammatically as it describes the state of the motorcycle.

Meaning: 'Operational' means that something is in working order and can be used as intended.

Wrong options:

  • invented: 'Invented' refers to the creation of something new, which does not describe the current state of the motorcycle as it is already a prototype.
  • expensive: 'Expensive' describes the cost of something, which is not relevant to the functionality of the motorcycle.
  • exempted: 'Exempted' means to be freed from an obligation or rule, which does not apply to the context of the motorcycle's operational status.
Correct answer: suit

Explanation: The verb 'suit' is appropriate as it means to be appropriate or fitting for someone, which aligns with the context of modifying the motorcycle for riders with specific needs. It fits grammatically as it describes the purpose of the modifications.

Meaning: 'Suit' means to be right or appropriate for a particular person or purpose.

Wrong options:

  • shape: 'Shape' refers to forming or molding something, which does not convey the idea of appropriateness for the riders.
  • reform: 'Reform' means to change something for the better, which does not fit the context of making the motorcycle appropriate for riders.
  • avoid: 'Avoid' means to keep away from something, which does not relate to the idea of making the motorcycle suitable for riders.

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