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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46059 The workshops
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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.
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The    woman    twists    and    contorts    her    body,    wheeling    and    spinning    spectacularly    across    the    room.    Her    voice    rises    in      whoops  and    yells,    then    drops    to    mournful    moans    and    grunts    before    she    collapses    in    a    heap    on    the    floor.    And    then    it’s    my    turn.    I    came    seeking    a    brief    escape    from    the    stresses    of    modern    life.    But    right    now    my    instinctive  stress-flight    response    is    in    full    throttle    and    urging    me    to    sprint    for    the    door,    anything    rather    than    stand    up    and    perform      singing    and    dancing    in    front    of    a    rather    forbidding  assortment  of    complete    strangers.    But    there    is    no    way    out.    And    something    about    the    trance-like    beat    of    the    African    drums,    the    soothing    candle-lit    glow    of    the    room    and    the    serene    of    our    teacher    compels    me    to    stay    put.    This    is    natural    voice    therapy.    The    workshops    are    meant    to    release    hidden    emotions    and    and  promote    relaxation    and    mental    healing.    Using    a    mixture    of    mantra,    Sanskrit    chanting,    Indian    scales    and    pure    improvisation    the    aim    is    to    ‘free    the    inner    voice’.

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Correct answer: ecstatic

Explanation: The word 'ecstatic' is an adjective that describes a state of intense joy or excitement, which fits the context of the woman's whoops and yells. It aligns with the overall sentiment of exhilaration in the scene.

Meaning: 'Ecstatic' means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.

Wrong options:

  • assortment: 'Assortment' is a noun that refers to a collection of different items, which does not fit the context of describing the type of whoops and yells.
  • anxiety: 'Anxiety' is a noun that refers to a feeling of worry or unease, which contradicts the joyful context of the woman's vocal expressions.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance or beauty in movement, which does not relate to the emotional intensity of the whoops and yells.
  • resemble: 'Resemble' is a verb that means to look like or be similar to something, which does not apply to the description of vocal expressions.
  • spontaneous: 'Spontaneous' is an adjective that means occurring without premeditation, which could fit but does not capture the emotional intensity as well as 'ecstatic.'
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that refers to something that has become larger or greater, which does not apply to the emotional context of the whoops and yells.
Correct answer: spontaneous

Explanation: The term 'spontaneous' describes actions that occur naturally and without premeditation, which fits the context of singing and dancing in an impromptu manner in front of strangers.

Meaning: 'Spontaneous' means occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination without premeditation.

Wrong options:

  • assortment: 'Assortment' is a noun that refers to a collection of different items, which does not fit the context of describing the type of singing and dancing.
  • anxiety: 'Anxiety' is a noun that refers to a feeling of worry or unease, which does not relate to the act of performing singing and dancing.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance in movement, which does not capture the impulsive nature of the performance.
  • resemble: 'Resemble' is a verb that means to look like or be similar to something, which does not apply to the context of performing actions.
  • ecstatic: 'Ecstatic' describes a state of intense joy, which does not specifically relate to the unplanned nature of the performance.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that refers to something that has become larger or greater, which does not fit the context of spontaneous actions.
Correct answer: graceful

Explanation: The word 'graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance and smoothness in movement, which fits the context of finding a way out of a situation that is not elegant or easy.

Meaning: 'Graceful' means characterized by elegance or beauty in movement or form.

Wrong options:

  • assortment: 'Assortment' is a noun that refers to a collection of different items, which does not fit the context of describing a way out.
  • anxiety: 'Anxiety' is a noun that refers to a feeling of worry or unease, which does not relate to the concept of a way out.
  • spontaneous: 'Spontaneous' describes actions that occur naturally, which does not apply to the description of a way out.
  • resemble: 'Resemble' is a verb that means to look like or be similar to something, which does not fit the context of describing a way out.
  • ecstatic: 'Ecstatic' describes a state of intense joy, which does not relate to the concept of a way out.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that refers to something that has become larger or greater, which does not apply to the context of a way out.
Correct answer: assurance

Explanation: The term 'assurance' is a noun that refers to a sense of confidence or certainty, which fits the context of feeling compelled to stay due to the teacher's calming presence.

Meaning: 'Assurance' means a positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Wrong options:

  • assortment: 'Assortment' is a noun that refers to a collection of different items, which does not fit the context of describing a feeling of confidence.
  • anxiety: 'Anxiety' is a noun that refers to a feeling of worry or unease, which contradicts the sense of calmness implied in the context.
  • spontaneous: 'Spontaneous' describes actions that occur naturally, which does not relate to the feeling of assurance.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance in movement, which does not apply to the context of confidence.
  • ecstatic: 'Ecstatic' describes a state of intense joy, which does not relate to the feeling of assurance.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that refers to something that has become larger or greater, which does not fit the context of assurance.
Correct answer: anxiety

Explanation: The word 'anxiety' is a noun that refers to feelings of worry or unease, which fits the context of the workshop's aim to release hidden emotions and promote relaxation.

Meaning: 'Anxiety' means a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Wrong options:

  • assortment: 'Assortment' is a noun that refers to a collection of different items, which does not fit the context of emotions being released.
  • assurance: 'Assurance' is a noun that refers to confidence, which does not relate to the context of releasing negative emotions.
  • spontaneous: 'Spontaneous' describes actions that occur naturally, which does not apply to the context of emotions being released.
  • graceful: 'Graceful' is an adjective that describes elegance in movement, which does not fit the context of emotional release.
  • ecstatic: 'Ecstatic' describes a state of intense joy, which contradicts the context of anxiety being released.
  • increased: 'Increased' is an adjective that refers to something that has become larger or greater, which does not apply to the context of emotions.

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