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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46395 Nasa researchers
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Overall    the    brain    responds    to    an    exhilarating    ride    by    triggering    the    release    of    a    potent    cocktail    of    biochemicals    to    deal    with    the    body’s    stress,    including    more    adrenaline    (epinephrine)    and    norepinephrine    which    can    suppress    pain    and    the    glow    of    euphoria    that    follows.    The    result    can    be    but    can    also    be    nausea.    Military    and    Nasa    researchers    have    studied    the    problem    for    half    a    century,    calling    it    ‘simulator    sickness’.    But    engineers    and    scientists    have    not    out    how    to    fool    the    senses    at    the    same    rate    at    the    same    time.    They    still    don’t    know    for    sure    who    might    get    sick.    Meanwhile,    the    latest    rides    are    the    boundaries    of    endurance.    The    human    body    cannot    take    much    more    of    a    G-force    than    the    latest    rollercoasters,    so    we    need    to    understand    more    about    what    distinguishes    a    spine-tingling    thrill    from    a    gut    emptying    fright    to    the    experience    is    memorable    for    the    right    reasons.    

figured standard pleasure ensure boost little pushing fight

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Correct answer: boost

Explanation: The verb 'boost' fits grammatically as it follows the structure of the sentence, which requires a verb that describes an action related to the release of biochemicals. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of enhancing the feeling of euphoria.

Meaning: 'Boost' means to increase or enhance something, in this case, the feeling of euphoria.

Wrong options:

  • standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that describes something as normal or typical, which does not fit as it does not convey an action.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that indicates a small amount, which does not fit the context of enhancing euphoria.
  • figured: 'Figured' is a verb that means to understand or solve something, which does not relate to the action of enhancing feelings.
  • pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that refers to a feeling of enjoyment, which does not fit grammatically as it requires a verb.
  • fight: 'Fight' is a verb that means to engage in combat or struggle, which does not relate to the context of enhancing feelings.
  • pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that implies exerting force, which does not fit the context of enhancing euphoria.
Correct answer: pleasure

Explanation: The noun 'pleasure' fits grammatically as it serves as the subject complement following 'can be.' Contextually, it aligns with the discussion of the effects of biochemicals on the body, indicating a positive outcome.

Meaning: 'Pleasure' refers to a feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Wrong options:

  • standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not describe a feeling or outcome.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that indicates a small amount, which does not fit the context of describing an outcome.
  • figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state or feeling.
  • boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a state or feeling.
  • fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of describing an outcome.
  • pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a state or feeling.
Correct answer: figured

Explanation: The verb 'figured' fits grammatically as it follows 'have not,' indicating an action that has not been completed. Contextually, it aligns with the ongoing research efforts to understand simulator sickness.

Meaning: 'Figured' means to understand or solve something.

Wrong options:

  • standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of understanding or solving a problem.
  • boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of understanding.
  • pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
  • fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of understanding or solving a problem.
  • pushing: 'Pushing' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of understanding.
Correct answer: pushing

Explanation: The verb 'pushing' fits grammatically as it follows 'are,' indicating an ongoing action. Contextually, it aligns with the idea of advancing the limits of what the human body can endure.

Meaning: 'Pushing' means to exert force or effort to extend limits.

Wrong options:

  • standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of describing an action.
  • boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
  • pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
  • figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
  • fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of advancing limits.
Correct answer: ensure

Explanation: The verb 'ensure' fits grammatically as it follows 'to,' indicating an intention or purpose. Contextually, it aligns with the goal of making the experience memorable for positive reasons.

Meaning: 'Ensure' means to make certain that something will happen.

Wrong options:

  • standard: 'Standard' is an adjective that does not fit as it does not convey an action.
  • little: 'Little' is an adjective that does not fit the context of describing an intention.
  • boost: 'Boost' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.
  • pleasure: 'Pleasure' is a noun that does not fit grammatically as it does not convey an action.
  • figured: 'Figured' is a verb that does not fit grammatically as it does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.
  • fight: 'Fight' is a verb that does not relate to the context of ensuring an experience.

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