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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #46731 Tower blocks
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Our    cities    will    be    made    from    living,    dynamic    materials    that    respond    to    the    environment.    In    30    years,    tall    buildings    made    of    glass    and  steel    will    be    seen    as    relics    from    a    bygone    era,    in    the    same    way    we    think    now    of    1970s    tower    blocks:    ugly,    out-dated    and    for    contemporary    purpose.    The    urban    environment    of    2045    blends    architecture    with    living    materials    that    are    mouldable,  ,    responsive    and    disposable.    Entirely    new    synthetic    life    forms,    or    biological    machines,    made    of    engineered    living    cells    from    bacteria,    fungi    and    algae    will    grow    and    evolve    with    the    changing    needs    of    a    building's    inhabitants.    They    in    pollutants,    clean    wastewater,    and    use    sunlight    to    make    useful    chemicals,    energy,    heat    and    vibrant    vertical    gardens.    We    will    start    to    see    a    convergence    between    and    technology,    to    the    point    where    there    is    no    longer    a    perceptible    difference    between    the    two.

suitable breathe unfit involved monitor concrete adaptable biology

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Correct answer: concrete

Explanation: The word 'concrete' fits grammatically as it is a noun that describes the type of tower blocks from the 1970s. It aligns with the context of discussing outdated building materials, maintaining coherence with the overall sentiment of the passage.

Meaning: Concrete refers to a building material made from a mixture of cement, water, and aggregates, commonly used in construction.

Wrong options:

  • unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, but it does not refer to a type of material, making it irrelevant here.
  • biology: 'Biology' is a noun that refers to the study of living organisms, which does not fit the context of describing a building material.
  • breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air, which does not relate to the type of tower blocks.
  • adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes something capable of adjusting to new conditions, but it does not describe a material type.
  • suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate or fitting, but it does not specify a type of material.
  • involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated or engaged, which does not apply to the context of building materials.
  • monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe or check the progress of something, which does not relate to the context of tower blocks.
Correct answer: unfit

Explanation: The term 'unfit' is an adjective that describes the tower blocks as unsuitable for contemporary purposes. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the condition of the buildings in relation to modern needs.

Meaning: Unfit means not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or use.

Wrong options:

  • concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun referring to a building material, which does not describe the suitability of the tower blocks.
  • biology: 'Biology' is a noun that does not relate to the fitness of buildings and is irrelevant in this context.
  • breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that does not describe the condition of the tower blocks and is not suitable here.
  • adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that means capable of adjusting, but it does not convey the idea of being unsuitable.
  • suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which contradicts the intended meaning of describing the blocks as unfit.
  • involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of fitness for purpose.
  • monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that does not relate to the condition of the tower blocks.
Correct answer: adaptable

Explanation: The word 'adaptable' is an adjective that describes the living materials as capable of adjusting to different conditions. This fits grammatically and contextually, as it aligns with the innovative nature of future urban environments.

Meaning: Adaptable means able to adjust to new conditions or environments.

Wrong options:

  • concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that refers to a building material, which does not describe the properties of living materials.
  • unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the positive qualities of living materials.
  • breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling, which does not describe the characteristics of materials.
  • suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, but it does not convey the idea of flexibility or adjustment.
  • involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of describing materials.
  • monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the adaptability of materials.
Correct answer: breathe

Explanation: The verb 'breathe' fits grammatically as it describes the action of the living materials in relation to pollutants. It aligns with the context of discussing how these materials interact with their environment.

Meaning: Breathe means to take in air and expel it, but in this context, it refers to the materials' ability to process pollutants.

Wrong options:

  • concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that does not describe an action and is irrelevant in this context.
  • unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the action of materials.
  • adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes the ability to adjust, but it does not convey an action related to processing pollutants.
  • suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which does not describe an action.
  • involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of breathing or processing.
  • monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the action of breathing in pollutants.
Correct answer: biology

Explanation: The term 'biology' is a noun that refers to the study of living organisms. It fits grammatically and contextually, as it describes the convergence between living systems and technology in the future urban environment.

Meaning: Biology refers to the scientific study of life and living organisms.

Wrong options:

  • concrete: 'Concrete' is a noun that refers to a building material, which does not relate to the convergence of biology and technology.
  • unfit: 'Unfit' is an adjective that describes something unsuitable, which does not apply to the context of the relationship between biology and technology.
  • breathe: 'Breathe' is a verb that refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling, which does not relate to the convergence of fields.
  • adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes flexibility, but it does not refer to a field of study or discipline.
  • suitable: 'Suitable' is an adjective that means appropriate, which does not describe a field of study.
  • involved: 'Involved' is an adjective that means complicated, which does not apply to the context of biology and technology.
  • monitor: 'Monitor' is a verb that means to observe, which does not relate to the concept of biology.

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