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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50499 Computational Thinking
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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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Developing  computational  thinking  helps  students  to  better  understand  the  world  around  them.  Many  of  us  happily  drive  a  car  without  understanding  what  goes  on  under  the  .  So  is  it  necessary  for  children  to  learn  how  to    computers?  After  all,  some  experts  say  coding  is  one  of  the  human  skills  that  will  become  obsolete  as  artificial  intelligence  grows.  Nevertheless,  governments  believe  coding  is  an  essential  skill.  Since  2014,  the  principles  of  computer  programming  have  featured  on  England’s    for  children  from  the  age  of  five  or  six,  when  they  start  primary  school.  While  not  all  children  will  become  programmers,  Mark  Martin,  a  computing  teacher  at  Sydenham  High  School,  London,  argues  that  they  should  learn  to  understand  what  makes  computers  work  and  try  to  solve  problems  as  a  computer  .

bonnet might curriculum program ceiling sonnet cycle should

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Correct answer: bonnet

Explanation: The word 'bonnet' refers to the hinged cover that rests over the engine of a motor vehicle. In this context, it fits grammatically as a noun that completes the idea of understanding what goes on under the car, aligning with the overall theme of understanding technology.

Meaning: 'Bonnet' is the part of a car that covers the engine.

Wrong options:

  • sonnet: A 'sonnet' is a type of poem, which is irrelevant in this context as it does not relate to cars or engines.
  • cycle: A 'cycle' refers to a series of events that repeat, which does not fit the context of car components.
  • should: 'Should' is a modal verb indicating obligation, which does not fit as it does not refer to a physical part of the car.
  • program: 'Program' is a verb that refers to coding, which does not relate to the physical structure of a car.
  • ceiling: A 'ceiling' is the upper interior surface of a room, which is unrelated to the context of cars.
Correct answer: program

Explanation: The term 'program' is a verb that refers to the act of writing instructions for computers. It fits grammatically as it completes the sentence about what children should learn to do with computers, aligning with the context of coding and computational thinking.

Meaning: 'Program' means to write code that instructs a computer on how to perform tasks.

Wrong options:

  • curriculum: 'Curriculum' is a noun referring to the subjects comprising a course of study, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action.
  • sonnet: A 'sonnet' is a type of poem, which is irrelevant in this context as it does not relate to coding or computers.
  • might: 'Might' is a modal verb indicating possibility, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to computers.
  • should: 'Should' is a modal verb indicating obligation, which does not fit as it does not indicate an action related to programming.
  • ceiling: A 'ceiling' is the upper interior surface of a room, which is unrelated to the context of coding.
Correct answer: curriculum

Explanation: The word 'curriculum' refers to the subjects and content taught in schools. It fits grammatically as a noun that completes the idea of what has been included in England's educational framework for children, aligning with the context of education and programming.

Meaning: 'Curriculum' is the set of courses and their content offered at a school or university.

Wrong options:

  • sonnet: A 'sonnet' is a type of poem, which is irrelevant in this context as it does not relate to education or school subjects.
  • cycle: A 'cycle' refers to a series of events that repeat, which does not fit the context of educational content.
  • program: 'Program' is a noun that refers to a set of instructions for a computer, which does not fit as it does not refer to the educational framework.
  • might: 'Might' is a modal verb indicating possibility, which does not fit as it does not refer to educational content.
  • ceiling: A 'ceiling' is the upper interior surface of a room, which is unrelated to the context of education.
Correct answer: might

Explanation: The word 'might' is a modal verb that indicates possibility. It fits grammatically as it suggests a potential outcome regarding what children should learn about computers, aligning with the context of discussing future skills.

Meaning: 'Might' indicates a possibility or potential action.

Wrong options:

  • curriculum: 'Curriculum' is a noun referring to the subjects taught in schools, which does not fit as it does not indicate a possibility.
  • sonnet: A 'sonnet' is a type of poem, which is irrelevant in this context as it does not relate to potential actions or skills.
  • program: 'Program' is a verb that refers to coding, which does not fit as it does not indicate a possibility.
  • should: 'Should' is a modal verb indicating obligation, which does not fit as it does not suggest a possibility.
  • ceiling: A 'ceiling' is the upper interior surface of a room, which is unrelated to the context of potential skills.

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