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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #33263 Modern wealth
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Modern  wealth  has  been  created  mainly  through  the  action  of  market  forces,  which  now  dominate  the  whole  of  the  industrial  world.  It  is  based  on  the    premise  that  we  all  start  at  an  equal  point.  Of  course  nobody  starts  at  the  same  point.  Market  forces  help  a  few  to  become  very  wealthy  at  the    of  the  many  who  become  poorer.  This  is  taking  place  all  over  the  world.  There  is  an  increasing  number  of  hungry  and  desperate  people  living  in  utter  poverty.  Yet  there  are  millionaires  of  all  nationalities  throughout  the  developed  world.  Market  forces  are  inevitably  acting  to  divide  our  world  because  they  separate  one  section  of  society  from  another.  Strangely  enough,  to  create  a  society  based  on  the  free  play  of  market  forces,  there  must  be  a  very  strict  control  over  the  economy  to  ensure  business  efficiency.  This  is  the  poison  of  commercialization.  It    restrictions  on  the  natural  needs  of  society.  When  the  politicians  are  not  meeting  the  needs  of  society,  the  people  revolt.  When  the  people's  voice  is  not  heard,  there  will  inevitably  be  revolution.  Part  of  that  revolution  is  the  growing  crime  rate  and  the  violent  street  protests  which  are  the  result  of  the    of  our  society  -  too  great  wealth  side  by  side  with  too  great  poverty.

imbalance expense false imposes lifts level vague

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Correct answer: false

Explanation: The word 'false' fits grammatically as it describes the premise that is incorrect. It aligns with the context of discussing the misconception that everyone starts equally, which is indeed a false assumption.

Meaning: 'False' means not true or incorrect.

Wrong options:

  • level: 'Level' refers to a position or rank, which does not fit the context of describing a premise as incorrect.
  • expense: 'Expense' refers to the cost incurred, which does not relate to the nature of a premise.
  • vague: 'Vague' means unclear or not specific, but it does not directly address the truthfulness of the premise.
  • lifts: 'Lifts' is a verb that means to raise or elevate, which does not apply to the concept of a premise.
  • imbalance: 'Imbalance' refers to a lack of proportion, which does not describe the nature of a premise.
Correct answer: expense

Explanation: The term 'expense' fits contextually as it indicates the cost or detriment incurred by the many due to the wealth accumulation of a few. It maintains grammatical coherence in the sentence structure.

Meaning: 'Expense' refers to the cost or price paid for something, often implying a loss or sacrifice.

Wrong options:

  • false: 'False' does not fit as it describes a premise rather than a cost or detriment.
  • imposes: 'Imposes' is a verb that means to establish or apply, which does not relate to the idea of cost in this context.
  • level: 'Level' refers to a position or rank, which does not convey the idea of cost or detriment.
  • vague: 'Vague' means unclear, which does not apply to the concept of expense.
  • imbalance: 'Imbalance' refers to a lack of proportion, which does not fit the context of discussing costs.
Correct answer: imposes

Explanation: The word 'imposes' is a verb that fits grammatically as it describes the action of enforcing restrictions. It aligns with the context of discussing how commercialization affects societal needs.

Meaning: 'Imposes' means to establish or apply something in a forceful or unfair way.

Wrong options:

  • false: 'False' does not fit as it is an adjective and does not convey an action related to restrictions.
  • expense: 'Expense' refers to a cost, which does not relate to the action of enforcing restrictions.
  • level: 'Level' refers to a position or rank, which does not apply to the context of imposing restrictions.
  • vague: 'Vague' means unclear, which does not convey the action of enforcing restrictions.
  • imbalance: 'Imbalance' refers to a lack of proportion, which does not fit the context of discussing restrictions.
Correct answer: imbalance

Explanation: The term 'imbalance' fits contextually as it describes the unequal distribution of wealth and poverty in society. It maintains grammatical coherence and aligns with the overall theme of societal issues.

Meaning: 'Imbalance' refers to a lack of proportion or equality between two or more elements.

Wrong options:

  • false: 'False' does not fit as it describes truthfulness rather than a state of inequality.
  • expense: 'Expense' refers to a cost, which does not relate to the concept of societal equality or inequality.
  • imposes: 'Imposes' is a verb that does not describe a state of being but rather an action, which does not fit here.
  • level: 'Level' refers to a position or rank, which does not convey the idea of inequality.
  • vague: 'Vague' means unclear, which does not apply to the concept of societal imbalance.

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