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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #40701 Industry
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The text below is an email to a colleague about a recent business trip to Tokyo. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
I  recently  returned  from  a  business  trip  to  Tokyo,  where  I  had  the  opportunity  to  explore  the  latest  innovations  in  our  industry.  The  conference  was  held  at  a    hotel  in  the  heart  of  the  city,  showcasing  a  diverse  range  of  products  from  around  the  globe.  One  of  the  highlights  was  a  presentation  on  sustainable  technology,  which  could  significantly  reduce  our  company's  carbon  footprint.  The  speaker,  an  expert  in    engineering,  shared    on  the  importance  of  integrating  these  technologies  into  our  operations.  I  believe  adopting  such  measures  will  not  only  enhance  our  brand  image  but  also  contribute  to  global  environmental  conservation  efforts.  Following  the  conference,  I  visited  several  local  manufacturers  to  discuss  potential  .  These  meetings  were  extremely  productive,  laying  the  groundwork  for  future  collaborations.

insights potential carbon environmental partnerships prestigious innovative

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Correct answer: prestigious

Explanation: The word 'prestigious' is an adjective that describes a hotel of high status and respect, fitting the context of a significant business trip. It aligns grammatically as it modifies the noun 'hotel' and conveys the importance of the venue for the conference.

Meaning: 'Prestigious' means having a high reputation or status, often due to excellence or importance.

Wrong options:

  • potential: 'Potential' is an adjective that refers to possible future developments, which does not describe the quality of a hotel.
  • partnerships: 'Partnerships' is a noun that refers to collaborative relationships, which does not fit as a descriptor for a hotel.
  • environmental: 'Environmental' is an adjective that relates to the natural world, which does not appropriately describe a hotel.
  • carbon: 'Carbon' is a noun that refers to a chemical element, which does not fit in the context of describing a hotel.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that means introducing new ideas, which does not specifically convey the status of the hotel as 'prestigious.'
  • insights: 'Insights' is a noun that refers to deep understanding, which does not fit as a descriptor for a hotel.
Correct answer: environmental

Explanation: The term 'environmental' is an adjective that describes the field of engineering focused on the environment, fitting perfectly in the context of discussing sustainable technology. It aligns grammatically as it modifies 'engineering' and is relevant to the topic of the presentation.

Meaning: 'Environmental' refers to anything related to the environment, particularly in terms of protection and sustainability.

Wrong options:

  • potential: 'Potential' is an adjective that refers to possible future developments, which does not describe a field of engineering.
  • prestigious: 'Prestigious' is an adjective that describes high status, which does not fit in the context of engineering specialization.
  • partnerships: 'Partnerships' is a noun that refers to collaborative relationships, which does not fit as a descriptor for engineering.
  • carbon: 'Carbon' is a noun that refers to a chemical element, which does not relate to the field of engineering.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that means introducing new ideas, which does not specifically describe a field of engineering.
  • insights: 'Insights' is a noun that refers to deep understanding, which does not fit as a descriptor for engineering.
Correct answer: insights

Explanation: The word 'insights' is a noun that refers to deep understanding or knowledge gained about a subject, which fits the context of the speaker sharing valuable information about sustainable technology. It aligns grammatically as the subject of the sentence is 'the speaker,' who provides insights.

Meaning: 'Insights' means deep understanding or awareness about a particular topic.

Wrong options:

  • potential: 'Potential' is an adjective that refers to possible future developments, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • prestigious: 'Prestigious' is an adjective that describes high status, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • partnerships: 'Partnerships' is a noun that refers to collaborative relationships, which does not fit the context of sharing knowledge.
  • environmental: 'Environmental' is an adjective that relates to the natural world, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • carbon: 'Carbon' is a noun that refers to a chemical element, which does not fit in the context of sharing knowledge.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that means introducing new ideas, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
Correct answer: partnerships

Explanation: The term 'partnerships' is a noun that refers to collaborative relationships between entities, which fits the context of discussing future collaborations with local manufacturers. It aligns grammatically as it serves as the object of the verb 'discuss.'

Meaning: 'Partnerships' means collaborative relationships or alliances formed for mutual benefit.

Wrong options:

  • potential: 'Potential' is an adjective that refers to possible future developments, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • prestigious: 'Prestigious' is an adjective that describes high status, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • environmental: 'Environmental' is an adjective that relates to the natural world, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • carbon: 'Carbon' is a noun that refers to a chemical element, which does not fit in the context of discussing relationships.
  • innovative: 'Innovative' is an adjective that means introducing new ideas, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
  • insights: 'Insights' is a noun that refers to deep understanding, which does not fit as a noun in the context of discussing relationships.

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