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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #5448 Wetland Plant
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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.
Experts  have  waited  a  considerable  amount  of  time  for  this  much-needed  book.  Now  we  have  a  new  and  very  thorough  survey  of  wetland  plant  species.  The  content  is  extensive  and  totally  up-to-date  and  as  reference  .  it  represents  extremely  good  value.  In  addition  to  the  editors,  there  are  35  well-chosen  contributors  who  have  put  in  a  tremendous  amount  of  work  to    the  reader  with  maps  and  indexes,  and  colourful  photographs.  The  plant  descriptions  are  straightforward,  yet  scholarly,  and  flicking  through  the  pages,    the  writers'  passion  for  the  subject.  Each  of  the  eight  sections  has  an  overview,    current  concerns  and  future  conservation  plans.  Despite  a  few  gaps  and  the  occasional  unsatisfactory  illustration,  this  handbook  will  remind  botanists  and  specialists  of  the  importance  of  protecting  the  country's  plant  life.    person  interested  in  the  topic,  whether  student  or  hardened  expert,  will  find  it  indispensable.

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Correct answer: material

Explanation: The word 'material' fits grammatically as a noun that refers to the content or substance of the book, aligning with the context of discussing a thorough survey. It is appropriate in terms of lexical cohesion, as it relates to the content being referenced.

Meaning: 'Material' refers to the substance or content of something, in this case, the book's information and resources.

Wrong options:

  • piece: The word 'piece' is too vague and does not specifically convey the comprehensive nature of the book's content.
  • report: While 'report' could imply a detailed account, it does not encompass the broader scope of a book, making it less suitable here.
  • book: Although 'book' is related, it is redundant in this context since the sentence already refers to the book itself.
Correct answer: assist

Explanation: The verb 'assist' is appropriate as it indicates the contributors' role in helping the reader, fitting grammatically and contextually with the sentence structure. It aligns with the collaborative effort described.

Meaning: 'Assist' means to help or aid someone in doing something, which in this case refers to helping the reader with additional resources.

Wrong options:

  • manage: The word 'manage' implies control or organization, which does not accurately reflect the supportive role of the contributors in this context.
  • contribute: While 'contribute' is related, it does not convey the direct action of helping the reader, making it less precise for this sentence.
  • hand: The term 'hand' is informal and does not fit grammatically or contextually as a verb in this structure.
Correct answer: you can sense

Explanation: The phrase 'you can sense' is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate, as it directly addresses the reader and conveys an experiential understanding of the writers' passion. It maintains a conversational tone.

Meaning: 'You can sense' means that the reader is able to perceive or feel the writers' enthusiasm for the subject matter.

Wrong options:

  • it can sense: This option is grammatically incorrect as 'it' does not refer to the reader and lacks clarity in context.
  • one sense: This phrase is awkward and does not fit grammatically or contextually, as it lacks a subject and does not convey the intended meaning.
  • he senses: This option is incorrect because it implies a specific male subject, which does not align with the general address to the reader.
Correct answer: highlighting

Explanation: The word 'highlighting' is a gerund that fits grammatically and contextually, indicating the action of bringing attention to current concerns and future plans. It aligns well with the overall tone of the text.

Meaning: 'Highlighting' means to emphasize or make something stand out, in this case, the important topics covered in the sections.

Wrong options:

  • focusing: While 'focusing' is related, it does not convey the same sense of emphasis that 'highlighting' does, making it less suitable.
  • bringing: The word 'bringing' is grammatically awkward in this context and does not convey the intended meaning of emphasizing concerns.
  • involving: 'Involving' suggests participation rather than emphasis, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Correct answer: Every

Explanation: The word 'Every' is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate, as it emphasizes inclusivity for all individuals interested in the topic. It aligns with the formal tone of the text.

Meaning: 'Every' means all members of a group without exception, indicating that all interested individuals will find the book useful.

Wrong options:

  • The other: This phrase is too vague and does not convey the intended meaning of inclusivity for all interested individuals.
  • Any one of: This option implies a selection from a group, which does not fit the context of addressing all individuals interested in the topic.
  • All: While 'All' could work, it is less precise than 'Every' in emphasizing the inclusivity of every individual.

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