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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #51186 One City
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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.
One  city  will  start  to  attract  the    of  public  or  private  investment.  This  could  be  due  to    advantage  or  political  decisions.  This  in  turn  will    further  investment  due  to  the  multiplier  effect  and    rural-to-urban  migration.  The  investment  in  this  city  will  be  at  the    of  other  cities.

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Correct answer: majority

Explanation: The term 'majority' fits grammatically as it refers to the larger part of a group, which is appropriate in the context of attracting public or private investment. It aligns with the idea that one city will draw more investment than others, making it the correct choice.

Meaning: 'Majority' means more than half of a group or a larger number of something, indicating that this city will attract the larger share of investments.

Wrong options:

  • minority: 'Minority' refers to a smaller part of a group, which contradicts the context of attracting the most investment.
  • density: 'Density' relates to the concentration of something, which does not apply to the context of investment attraction.
  • quality: 'Quality' refers to the standard of something, which is not relevant to the quantity of investment being discussed.
Correct answer: natural

Explanation: The word 'natural' fits contextually as it describes inherent advantages that a city may possess, such as geographical features or resources, which can attract investment. It is grammatically correct as it modifies 'advantage' appropriately.

Meaning: 'Natural' means existing in or caused by nature; not made or caused by humankind, indicating advantages that are inherent to the city.

Wrong options:

  • fetal: 'Fetal' pertains to a fetus and is irrelevant in this context.
  • birth: 'Birth' refers to the act of being born, which does not apply to the advantages of a city.
  • neutral: 'Neutral' means not taking sides or not favoring either side, which does not convey the idea of an advantage.
Correct answer: stimulate

Explanation: The verb 'stimulate' is appropriate here as it means to encourage or promote activity, which fits the context of further investment being encouraged by previous investments. It is grammatically correct as it follows the structure of the sentence.

Meaning: 'Stimulate' means to encourage or provoke a response or activity, indicating that the initial investment will lead to more investment.

Wrong options:

  • push: 'Push' implies a forceful action, which does not convey the same encouraging nuance as 'stimulate.'
  • operate: 'Operate' refers to functioning or working, which does not fit the context of encouraging investment.
  • give: 'Give' is too vague and does not convey the active encouragement implied by 'stimulate.'
Correct answer: significant

Explanation: The word 'significant' is suitable as it indicates a large or important amount, which aligns with the context of rural-to-urban migration being impactful. It fits grammatically as it modifies 'migration' correctly.

Meaning: 'Significant' means important or noteworthy, suggesting that the rural-to-urban migration has a considerable effect on the investment scenario.

Wrong options:

  • rather: 'Rather' is used to express preference or degree, which does not fit the context of describing migration.
  • not: 'Not' is a negation and does not provide a descriptive quality to 'migration.'
  • so: 'So' is used to indicate a consequence or degree, which does not appropriately describe the nature of migration.
Correct answer: expense

Explanation: The term 'expense' is correct as it refers to the cost incurred by other cities due to the investment in this city. It fits grammatically as it is a noun that aligns with the context of financial implications.

Meaning: 'Expense' means the cost or amount spent, indicating that the investment in this city comes at a cost to others.

Wrong options:

  • experience: 'Experience' refers to knowledge or skill gained through involvement, which does not relate to financial implications.
  • expanse: 'Expanse' refers to a wide area, which does not fit the context of costs or financial matters.
  • exercise: 'Exercise' typically refers to physical activity or the act of using something, which is irrelevant in this financial context.

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