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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5392 Speed 1
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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.
* Drag the correct answer into all target fields
One  of  the    of  the  modern  world  is  speed.  People  want  things  that  will  help  them  to    their  time  effectively.  They  don’t  want  to  sit  down  in  a  restaurant,  so  they  go  to    restaurants.  They  don’t  want  to  wait  for  furniture  to  be  built  and  then  delivered,  so  they  buy  it    and  take  it  home  in  the  back  of  the  car  that  day.  And  they  prefer  the    content  of  a  series  of  films  rather  than  something  completely  new.

partially drive-through talents key features flat-pack save organize predictable

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Correct answer: key features

Explanation: The phrase 'key features' serves as a noun phrase that identifies important characteristics of the modern world. It fits grammatically as it aligns with the singular verb 'is' and provides a clear context for discussing aspects of modernity.

Meaning: 'Key features' refers to the most important or essential characteristics of something.

Wrong options:

  • talents: 'Talents' refers to natural abilities or skills, which does not fit the context of describing characteristics of the modern world.
  • save: The verb 'save' does not fit grammatically as it does not describe a feature; it implies an action rather than a characteristic.
  • partially: 'Partially' is an adverb that indicates incompleteness, which does not appropriately describe features in this context.
Correct answer: organize

Explanation: The verb 'organize' fits grammatically as it is in the base form, which is appropriate after 'help them to.' It contextually aligns with the desire for efficiency in managing time.

Meaning: 'Organize' means to arrange or systematize something in a structured way.

Wrong options:

  • save: 'Save' implies conservation or preservation, which does not relate to the context of managing time effectively.
  • partially: 'Partially' is an adverb that does not fit as it does not convey an action related to time management.
Correct answer: drive-through

Explanation: The term 'drive-through' is a noun that describes a type of restaurant where customers can order and receive food without leaving their vehicles. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a modern convenience.

Meaning: 'Drive-through' refers to a service that allows customers to order and receive food from their cars.

Wrong options:

  • flat-pack: 'Flat-pack' refers to furniture that is sold in pieces for assembly, which does not fit the context of a restaurant type.
  • predictable: 'Predictable' is an adjective that describes something that can be anticipated, which does not relate to a type of restaurant.
Correct answer: flat-pack

Explanation: The term 'flat-pack' is a noun that describes furniture sold in a compact form for easy transport. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a modern shopping convenience.

Meaning: 'Flat-pack' refers to furniture that is packaged in a way that allows it to be easily transported and assembled at home.

Wrong options:

  • drive-through: 'Drive-through' refers to a type of restaurant, which does not fit the context of purchasing furniture.
  • predictable: 'Predictable' is an adjective that does not describe how furniture is sold.
Correct answer: predictable

Explanation: The adjective 'predictable' describes content that is expected or follows a familiar pattern. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the type of films people prefer.

Meaning: 'Predictable' means something that can be anticipated or foreseen, often used to describe stories or outcomes that are not surprising.

Wrong options:

  • key features: 'Key features' refers to important characteristics, which does not fit the context of describing film content.
  • talents: 'Talents' refers to abilities or skills, which does not relate to the content of films.

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