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Practice Reading: Reading Fill in the Blanks ID: #40717 Road Safety
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This text is an excerpt from a discussion on the future of urban transportation. 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
The  future  of  urban  transportation  is  rapidly  evolving,  with  cities  worldwide  striving  to  reduce  congestion  and  pollution.  One  promising  solution  is  the  development  of  autonomous  vehicles,  which  could  revolutionise  how  we    from  point  A  to  point  B.  These  vehicles  are  designed  to  operate  without    intervention,  relying  instead  on  advanced  sensors  and  artificial  intelligence.  However,    their  potential  to  improve  road  safety  and  efficiency,  there  are  significant  challenges  to  overcome,  including  legal,  ethical,  and  technological  hurdles.  Integrating  autonomous  vehicles  into  existing    systems  require  careful  planning  and  public  ,  ensuring  that  all  citizens  can  benefit  from  these  advancements.  

transportation swiftly despite navigate human regulations manage acceptance

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Correct answer: navigate

Explanation: The verb 'navigate' fits grammatically as it describes the action of moving from one point to another. It aligns with the context of discussing how autonomous vehicles will change travel methods.

Meaning: To 'navigate' means to plan and direct the route or course of a vehicle or person.

Wrong options:

  • swiftly: The adverb 'swiftly' describes the manner of action but does not fit as a verb in this context.
  • manage: The verb 'manage' implies control or supervision, which does not accurately describe the action of moving from point A to B in this context.
  • human: The word 'human' is a noun that does not fit as a verb in this sentence.
  • regulations: The noun 'regulations' refers to rules or laws, which do not describe an action related to travel.
  • transportation: The noun 'transportation' refers to the means of moving people or goods, but it does not describe the action of moving itself.
  • acceptance: The noun 'acceptance' refers to the act of agreeing to something, which does not fit the action of moving.
Correct answer: human

Explanation: The adjective 'human' describes the type of intervention that is absent in the operation of autonomous vehicles. It fits grammatically as it modifies the noun 'intervention' and aligns with the context of discussing automation.

Meaning: 'Human' refers to anything related to people, in this case, indicating that no human involvement is needed.

Wrong options:

  • swiftly: The adverb 'swiftly' does not fit as it does not describe a type of intervention.
  • navigate: The verb 'navigate' does not fit as it does not describe a type of intervention.
  • manage: The verb 'manage' does not fit as it does not describe a type of intervention.
  • regulations: The noun 'regulations' refers to rules, which do not describe a type of intervention.
  • transportation: The noun 'transportation' does not relate to intervention and is not appropriate here.
  • acceptance: The noun 'acceptance' does not describe a type of intervention.
Correct answer: despite

Explanation: The word 'despite' serves as a preposition that introduces a contrast, fitting grammatically and contextually to indicate that there are challenges even with the potential benefits of autonomous vehicles.

Meaning: 'Despite' means in spite of; it indicates that something happens regardless of something else.

Wrong options:

  • swiftly: The adverb 'swiftly' does not fit as it does not convey contrast or relationship between ideas.
  • navigate: The verb 'navigate' does not fit as it does not indicate contrast.
  • human: The noun 'human' does not fit as it does not convey contrast in this context.
  • regulations: The noun 'regulations' does not fit as it does not indicate contrast.
  • transportation: The noun 'transportation' does not fit as it does not indicate contrast.
  • acceptance: The noun 'acceptance' does not fit as it does not indicate contrast.
Correct answer: transportation

Explanation: The noun 'transportation' fits grammatically as it refers to the systems involved in moving people and goods. It aligns with the context of integrating autonomous vehicles into existing frameworks.

Meaning: 'Transportation' refers to the means or systems used for moving people or goods from one place to another.

Wrong options:

  • swiftly: The adverb 'swiftly' does not fit as it does not refer to a system or framework.
  • despite: The preposition 'despite' does not fit as it does not refer to a system or framework.
  • human: The noun 'human' does not fit as it does not refer to a system or framework.
  • regulations: The noun 'regulations' refers to rules, which do not describe the systems of transportation.
  • acceptance: The noun 'acceptance' does not fit as it does not refer to a system or framework.
  • manage: The verb 'manage' does not fit as it does not refer to a system or framework.
Correct answer: acceptance

Explanation: The noun 'acceptance' fits grammatically as it refers to the approval or willingness of the public to embrace autonomous vehicles. It aligns with the context of ensuring that citizens benefit from advancements.

Meaning: 'Acceptance' refers to the act of agreeing to or approving something, in this case, the public's willingness to accept autonomous vehicles.

Wrong options:

  • swiftly: The adverb 'swiftly' does not fit as it does not refer to a concept of approval or willingness.
  • navigate: The verb 'navigate' does not fit as it does not refer to a concept of approval or willingness.
  • human: The noun 'human' does not fit as it does not refer to a concept of approval or willingness.
  • regulations: The noun 'regulations' refers to rules, which do not describe public approval.
  • transportation: The noun 'transportation' does not fit as it does not refer to a concept of approval or willingness.
  • manage: The verb 'manage' does not fit as it does not refer to a concept of approval or willingness.

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