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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #5489 Garden 2
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The  words  "garden"  and  "paradise"  are  related  by  more  than  just  having  similar  definitions.  Both  mean  a  piece  of  ground,  often  enclosed  or  walled,  where  fruit,  flowers,  herbs  or  vegetables  can  be  grown.  The  word  paradise  has  its  root  in  the  ancient  Persian  pairi-daeza,  meaning  "a  place  walled  in,  a  park,  a  pleasure  ground".  Formal  gardens  have  a  long  ,  from  the  gardens  of  the  pharaohs  in  Egypt  to  today's  neat  suburban  gardens  and  urban  allotments  and  rooftop  gardens.  They  are  places  of  refuge,  where  one  can  go  for  solitude,  peace  and  quiet,  for  thought.  Nature,  which  in  its  wild    is  unpredictable  and  dangerous,  is  tamed  and  domesticated  and  made  to  serve  man.  Trade  and  military  conquest  carried  the  cultural  development  of  the  Egyptian  garden  to  Persia,  where  emperors  built  private  pleasure  gardens  full  of  shade  and  water,  large  enclosed  game  reserves  and  terraced  parks    with  trees  and  shrubs.  In  Egypt,  to  begin  with,  gardens  in  private  homes  and  villas  were  mostly  used  for  growing  vegetables  and  located  close  to  a  canal  or  the  river,  later,  however,  they  were  often  surrounded  by  walls  and  their  purpose  incorporated  pleasure  and  beauty  besides  utility.  This,  of  course,  was  for  the  rich.  The  poor,  meanwhile,  kept  a  patch  for  growing  vegetables,  rather  like  today's  allotments.  But  central  Persia  is  largely  hot  and  dry  and  it  is  water  that  makes  such  gardens  possible.  Therefore  they  came  up  with  a  brilliantly    system  of  aqueducts  which  brought  melted  snow  down  to  the  central  plains  from  the  mountains  in  the  north-east  for  irrigation.  In  fact,  water  became  the  essence  of  the  Persian  garden.  A  rich  variety  of  species  thrived  while  thin  channels  delivered  water  throughout  the  garden,  feeding  fountains  and  pools  and    the  atmosphere.

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Correct answer: history

Explanation: The word 'history' fits grammatically as a noun that denotes a record of past events, aligning with the context of formal gardens having a long-standing tradition. It is appropriate in terms of number and meaning, as it refers to the chronological account of garden development over time.

Meaning: 'History' refers to the study or record of past events, particularly in relation to human activity, which in this case pertains to the evolution of gardens.

Wrong options:

  • past: 'Past' is an adjective or noun that refers to a time before the present but does not convey the idea of a documented account like 'history' does.
  • record: 'Record' can refer to documentation but is less specific than 'history' in this context, which implies a broader narrative of development.
  • story: 'Story' typically refers to a narrative or tale, which does not fit the formal and factual context of garden development.
Correct answer: state

Explanation: The word 'state' is a noun that describes the condition or situation of nature in its wild form. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it refers to the inherent characteristics of nature, which are unpredictable and dangerous.

Meaning: 'State' means the particular condition or situation that something is in, which in this case refers to the wild condition of nature.

Wrong options:

  • situation: 'Situation' is similar to 'state' but is less commonly used to describe the inherent characteristics of nature, making it less fitting in this context.
  • places: 'Places' refers to physical locations and does not convey the idea of condition or characteristics, which is essential here.
  • areas: 'Areas' refers to regions or spaces but lacks the nuance of condition that 'state' provides.
Correct answer: planted

Explanation: The word 'planted' is the past participle of 'plant,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of putting trees and shrubs in the ground. It aligns contextually with the description of gardens being filled with vegetation.

Meaning: 'Planted' means to have placed seeds, trees, or shrubs in the ground for growth, which is appropriate in the context of garden cultivation.

Wrong options:

  • full: 'Full' is an adjective that describes quantity but does not convey the action of putting plants in the ground.
  • bedded: 'Bedded' is a less common term that refers to placing plants in a specific arrangement but is not as widely used as 'planted' in this context.
  • covered: 'Covered' implies being overlaid or concealed, which does not accurately describe the act of establishing vegetation in a garden.
Correct answer: engineered

Explanation: The word 'engineered' is the past participle of 'engineer,' which fits grammatically as it describes the action of designing and constructing a system. It is contextually appropriate as it conveys the idea of a carefully planned and constructed irrigation system.

Meaning: 'Engineered' means to have designed or constructed something in a skillful manner, particularly in relation to complex systems like aqueducts.

Wrong options:

  • built: 'Built' is a general term for construction but lacks the connotation of careful design that 'engineered' implies.
  • manufactured: 'Manufactured' typically refers to mass production and does not fit the context of designing a specific system for irrigation.
  • formed: 'Formed' suggests shaping or creating but does not convey the technical and systematic approach implied by 'engineered.'
Correct answer: cooling

Explanation: The word 'cooling' is a gerund that describes the action of making something cooler. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it relates to the effect of water on the atmosphere within the garden.

Meaning: 'Cooling' refers to the process of lowering temperature, which is relevant in the context of creating a pleasant environment in the garden.

Wrong options:

  • wetting: 'Wetting' refers to making something wet but does not convey the idea of temperature reduction, which is essential here.
  • spraying: 'Spraying' implies applying water in a mist or spray form, which does not directly relate to the overall effect on the atmosphere.
  • soothing: 'Soothing' describes a calming effect but does not specifically relate to temperature, making it less precise in this context.

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