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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #6418 EE and AVG
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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.
Currently,  there  is  concern  about  the  increasing  amount  of  time  children  spend    in  sedentary  activities,  the  number  of  children  who  fail  to  achieve    daily  physical  activity  guidelines  (i.e.  60  min  of  moderate-to  vigorous  intensity  activities  every  day),  and  the  apparent  increase  in  obesity  prevalence  as  a  result  of  such  sedentary  .  Screen-based  activities,  including  television  viewing  and  playing  computer  games  are  among  the  most  frequently  observed  sedentary  activities  that  children  partake  with  children  spending  2.5–4  h  per  day  participating  in  such  activities.  The  introduction  of  “active  video  games”  (AVGs)  into  the  gaming  market  presents  an  opportunity  to  convert  traditional,  sedentary  screen-time  in  to  active  screen-time  and  thus  increase  total  daily  energy  expenditure  (EE).  Modern  AVGs  utilize  cameras  and  motion  sensors  to  allow  the  gamer  to  physically  perform  a  variety  of  actions,    on  the  console,  such  as  swinging  a  tennis  racquet  or  running.  The  most  demanding  AVGs  provided  similar  responses  to  walking  and,  based  on  international  standards,  should  be  classified  as  low-intensity  activities.  Whilst  AVGs  may  provide  children  with  a  better  alternative  to  sedentary  gaming,  they  are  not  a  sufficient    for  normal  physical  activity,  e.g.  sports  and  outdoor  play.

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Correct answer: engaged

Explanation: The word 'engaged' fits grammatically as it describes children actively participating in sedentary activities. It aligns with the context of the sentence, which discusses the concern over the amount of time children spend in such activities.

Meaning: 'Engaged' means being involved or participating in something, indicating that children are actively taking part in sedentary activities.

Wrong options:

  • enamored: 'Enamored' means being in love with something, which does not fit the context of spending time in activities.
  • employed: 'Employed' refers to being hired for a job, which is not relevant to children's activities.
  • enclosed: 'Enclosed' means being surrounded or closed in, which does not convey the intended meaning of participation in activities.
Correct answer: minimum

Explanation: The term 'minimum' is grammatically correct as it refers to the least amount required, which fits the context of daily physical activity guidelines. It indicates the baseline level of activity that should be achieved.

Meaning: 'Minimum' refers to the smallest or least amount possible, indicating the basic requirement for daily physical activity.

Wrong options:

  • minimized: 'Minimized' means reduced to the smallest possible amount, which does not fit as it implies a decrease rather than a requirement.
  • minute: 'Minute' refers to something very small or insignificant, which does not convey the necessary standard for physical activity.
  • minginess: 'Minginess' refers to stinginess or lack of generosity, which is unrelated to physical activity guidelines.
Correct answer: behavior

Explanation: The word 'behavior' is appropriate as it describes the actions or conduct of children regarding sedentary activities. It fits grammatically and contextually within the sentence discussing obesity prevalence.

Meaning: 'Behavior' refers to the way in which one acts or conducts oneself, particularly in relation to sedentary activities.

Wrong options:

  • benefits: 'Benefits' refers to advantages or positive outcomes, which does not fit the context of discussing actions leading to obesity.
  • benefactor: 'Benefactor' means a person who gives help or financial aid, which is irrelevant to the context of children's activities.
  • besides: 'Besides' is a discourse marker indicating addition, which does not fit as it does not describe the actions of children.
Correct answer: dependent

Explanation: The word 'dependent' fits grammatically as it describes the actions that rely on the console. It aligns with the context of how AVGs function based on the gaming console.

Meaning: 'Dependent' means relying on or needing something else to function, indicating that the actions are contingent upon the console.

Wrong options:

  • framed: 'Framed' means constructed or outlined, which does not convey the necessary relationship between actions and the console.
  • absolutely: 'Absolutely' is an adverb meaning completely or totally, which does not fit grammatically in this context.
  • materialized: 'Materialized' means to become real or actual, which does not appropriately describe the relationship between actions and the console.
Correct answer: replacement

Explanation: The word 'replacement' is grammatically correct as it refers to something that takes the place of another. It fits contextually as it discusses AVGs not being sufficient for normal physical activity.

Meaning: 'Replacement' refers to something that serves as a substitute, indicating that AVGs cannot fully substitute for traditional physical activities.

Wrong options:

  • replaces: 'Replaces' is a verb form that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • replaced: 'Replaced' is the past tense of the verb, which does not fit as it does not serve as a noun in this context.
  • replacing: 'Replacing' is a gerund form that does not fit grammatically as it does not serve as a noun in this context.

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