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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #31586 The United Nations Library
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The  Dag  Hammarskjold  Library  at    Headquarters  in  New  York  is  a  library  designated  to  facilitate  the  work  of  the  United  Nations  and  focuses  mainly  on  the  needs  of  the  UN  Secretariat  and  diplomatic  missions.  Anyone  with  a  valid  United  Nations  Headquarters  grounds  ,  including  specialised  agencies,  accredited  media  and  NGO  staff,  is  able  to  visit  the  library.  Due  to    constraints  in  place  at  the  United  Nations  Headquarters  complex,  the  library  is  not  open  to  the  general  .

enhanced stipulations great pass public United Nations security private

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Correct answer: United Nations

Explanation: The phrase 'United Nations' is a proper noun that specifically identifies the organization associated with the library. It fits grammatically as it serves as the subject of the sentence, providing clarity about the library's location and purpose.

Meaning: The 'United Nations' refers to the international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

Wrong options:

  • great: The word 'great' is an adjective that does not provide a specific location and is irrelevant in this context.
  • stipulations: 'Stipulations' is a noun referring to conditions or requirements, which does not fit as a location.
  • enhanced: 'Enhanced' is an adjective that describes improvement but does not relate to a place.
  • private: 'Private' is an adjective that describes something not open to the public, which contradicts the context of a public library.
  • security: 'Security' is a noun that refers to safety measures, which does not indicate a location.
Correct answer: pass

Explanation: The word 'pass' is a noun that refers to a document allowing entry, fitting grammatically as it completes the phrase 'valid United Nations Headquarters grounds.' It indicates the requirement for access to the library.

Meaning: A 'pass' is a document or card that grants permission to enter a restricted area.

Wrong options:

  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not refer to a type of access or permission.
  • United Nations: 'United Nations' is a proper noun that does not fit in the context of access; it refers to the organization, not a type of entry.
  • stipulations: 'Stipulations' is a noun that refers to conditions, which does not fit as a type of access.
  • enhanced: 'Enhanced' is an adjective that does not relate to the concept of access or permission.
  • private: 'Private' is an adjective that describes exclusivity, which does not fit the context of a valid entry requirement.
  • security: 'Security' is a noun that refers to safety measures, which does not indicate a type of access.
Correct answer: security

Explanation: The term 'security' is a noun that refers to safety measures in place, fitting grammatically as it describes the constraints affecting access to the library. It provides context for why access is limited.

Meaning: 'Security' refers to measures taken to ensure safety and protection, particularly in sensitive environments like the United Nations Headquarters.

Wrong options:

  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not relate to constraints and is irrelevant in this context.
  • pass: 'Pass' is a noun that refers to access permission, which does not describe the nature of constraints.
  • stipulations: 'Stipulations' is a noun that refers to conditions but does not specifically relate to safety measures.
  • enhanced: 'Enhanced' is an adjective that describes improvement, which does not fit the context of constraints.
  • private: 'Private' is an adjective that describes exclusivity, which does not accurately describe the nature of constraints in this context.
  • public: 'Public' is an adjective that describes openness, which contradicts the idea of constraints.
Correct answer: public

Explanation: The word 'public' is an adjective that describes the general population, fitting grammatically as it completes the phrase 'not open to the general.' It indicates who is excluded from accessing the library.

Meaning: 'Public' refers to the general population or community, indicating that the library is not accessible to everyone.

Wrong options:

  • great: 'Great' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a group of people.
  • pass: 'Pass' is a noun that refers to access permission, which does not fit in the context of describing a group.
  • stipulations: 'Stipulations' is a noun that refers to conditions, which does not describe a group of people.
  • enhanced: 'Enhanced' is an adjective that describes improvement, which does not fit the context of describing accessibility.
  • private: 'Private' is an adjective that describes exclusivity, which contradicts the context of a public library.
  • security: 'Security' is a noun that refers to safety measures, which does not describe a group of people.

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