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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #38767 Representations
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Representations    of  wild    animals,    such    as    elephants,    tigers    and    pandas,    are    every    where    in    movies,    books    and    toy    stores.    But    research    suggests    that    this  popularity  may  have    a    problematic    effect    on    public        of    how    much    at    risk    these    animals    are    in    nature.    In    a    survey    carried    out    by    French    ecologists,    people    were    asked    which    animals    they    most    .    The    top    ten    were:    lions,    elephants,    giraffes,    leopards,    pandas,    cheetahs,    polar    bears,    wolves    and    gorillas.    Ironically    the    biggest    fans    of    these    animals    knew    very    little    about    their      prospects    -    the    sad    truth    being    that    many    of    them    face    possible    .    In    the    coming    decades.    The    researchers    suggest    that    the    widespread    presence    of    these    animals    in    popular    culture    makes    people    think    their    populations    in    the    wild    are    strong,    and    this    may    lead    to    complacency.  One    of    the    researchers    has    said    that    ‘companies    using    giraffes,    cheetahs    or    polar    bears    for    marketing    may    be    contributing        to  the    false    idea    that    animal    populations    in    the    wild    are    secure    and    not    in    need    of    conservation.’

statically perception extinction charismatic unintentionally represents contributing survival

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Correct answer: perception

Explanation: The word 'perception' fits grammatically as it serves as a noun that describes the way people view or understand the risk of animals in nature. It aligns with the context of discussing public understanding and awareness.

Meaning: 'Perception' refers to the way something is understood or interpreted by individuals.

Wrong options:

  • survival: 'Survival' is a noun that refers to the state of continuing to live or exist, which does not fit the context of public understanding.
  • statically: 'Statically' is an adverb that describes something in a fixed state, which does not relate to the concept of public understanding.
  • charismatic: 'Charismatic' is an adjective that describes someone or something that has a compelling charm, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that implies an action of giving or adding to something, which does not fit as a noun here.
  • extinction: 'Extinction' is a noun that refers to the state of a species no longer existing, which does not relate to public understanding.
  • represents: 'Represents' is a verb that indicates the action of depicting or symbolizing something, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: charismatic

Explanation: The term 'charismatic' is an adjective that describes animals that are appealing or attractive to people, fitting the context of the survey about which animals people find most engaging.

Meaning: 'Charismatic' refers to having a compelling charm or appeal.

Wrong options:

  • survival: 'Survival' is a noun that does not describe the quality of animals in terms of appeal.
  • statically: 'Statically' is an adverb that does not relate to the attractiveness of animals.
  • perception: 'Perception' is a noun that refers to understanding, which does not fit as a descriptor for animals.
  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that does not describe a quality of animals.
  • extinction: 'Extinction' is a noun that refers to the end of a species, which does not relate to the appeal of animals.
  • represents: 'Represents' is a verb that does not fit as an adjective describing animals.
Correct answer: survival

Explanation: The word 'survival' is a noun that refers to the prospects or chances of animals continuing to live, which fits the context of discussing the fate of these species.

Meaning: 'Survival' refers to the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in challenging conditions.

Wrong options:

  • perception: 'Perception' is a noun that refers to understanding, which does not relate to the prospects of animals.
  • statically: 'Statically' is an adverb that does not fit in the context of discussing animal prospects.
  • charismatic: 'Charismatic' is an adjective that describes appeal, which does not relate to the concept of survival.
  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that implies an action, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • extinction: 'Extinction' is a noun that refers to the end of a species, which is not the same as discussing survival prospects.
  • represents: 'Represents' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: extinction

Explanation: The term 'extinction' is a noun that refers to the state of a species no longer existing, which fits the context of discussing the risks faced by these animals.

Meaning: 'Extinction' refers to the end of existence of a species.

Wrong options:

  • perception: 'Perception' is a noun that refers to understanding, which does not relate to the end of species.
  • statically: 'Statically' is an adverb that does not fit in the context of discussing the fate of animals.
  • charismatic: 'Charismatic' is an adjective that describes appeal, which does not relate to the concept of extinction.
  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that implies an action, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • survival: 'Survival' is a noun that refers to continuing existence, which is the opposite of extinction.
  • represents: 'Represents' is a verb that does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: unintentionally

Explanation: The word 'unintentionally' is an adverb that describes an action done without intention, fitting the context of companies contributing to misconceptions about animal populations.

Meaning: 'Unintentionally' means without intention or purpose.

Wrong options:

  • perception: 'Perception' is a noun that does not describe the manner of contributing.
  • statically: 'Statically' is an adverb that does not relate to the manner of action in this context.
  • charismatic: 'Charismatic' is an adjective that does not fit as an adverb describing the action of contributing.
  • contributing: 'Contributing' is a gerund that does not fit as an adverb in this context.
  • survival: 'Survival' is a noun that does not relate to the manner of contributing.
  • extinction: 'Extinction' is a noun that does not fit as an adverb describing the action.

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