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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5406 Prices 3
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In  earlier  times  food  shopping  involved  going  to  a  number  of    shops  to  buy  vegetables,  meat,  bread,  etc.  But  in  the  last  century  the  supermarket  was  born  and  shoppers  can  now  buy  all  the  food  they  need  in  one  place,  as  well  as  clothes,  household  goods  and  electrical  equipment.  Many  are  even  offering    services.  Today  a  few  large  supermarket  chains  dominate  the  retail  sector.  By  becoming  large,  they  receive  many    benefits  which  often  appear  to  be  passed  onto  the  customer.  For  example,  they  make  contracts  with  farmers  to  sell  them  produce  at  low  prices  and  they  purchase  largequantities  at  one  time.  This  allows  them  to  keep  prices  low  and  attract  new  custom.  They  also  provide  other  social  benefits  such  as  employment    for  thousands  of  people.  The  negative  side  of  this  is  that  small  independent  retailers  have  found  it  difficult  to  keep  up  with  the  increased    and  there  are  far  fewer  family    today  than  there  were  in  the  past.

custom opportunities specialist financial economic establish competition automobile

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Correct answer: specialist

Explanation: The word 'specialist' fits grammatically as it describes a type of shop that focuses on specific goods, such as vegetables or meat. This aligns with the context of food shopping in earlier times, where shoppers would visit various specialized shops for different food items.

Meaning: A 'specialist' shop is one that focuses on a particular type of product or service, in this case, food items.

Wrong options:

  • establish: The word 'establish' is a verb meaning to set up or create, which does not fit as it does not describe a type of shop.
  • competition: 'Competition' refers to the rivalry between businesses, which does not describe a type of shop.
  • opportunities: 'Opportunities' refers to favorable circumstances, which does not fit the context of describing shops.
  • custom: 'Custom' refers to a traditional practice or habit, which does not describe a type of shop.
  • automobile: 'Automobile' refers to a vehicle, which is unrelated to the context of food shopping.
Correct answer: financial

Explanation: The term 'financial' fits grammatically as it describes the type of services being offered by supermarkets. This is relevant in the context of modern supermarkets expanding their services beyond just food.

Meaning: 'Financial' relates to money management and services, indicating that supermarkets are now offering banking or financial services.

Wrong options:

  • establish: 'Establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of service.
  • competition: 'Competition' refers to the rivalry in business, which does not describe a type of service offered.
  • opportunities: 'Opportunities' refers to favorable chances, which does not fit the context of services.
  • custom: 'Custom' refers to traditional practices, which does not relate to financial services.
  • automobile: 'Automobile' is unrelated to the context of services offered by supermarkets.
Correct answer: economic

Explanation: The word 'economic' fits grammatically as it describes the type of benefits that supermarkets receive due to their size and market power. This aligns with the context of discussing the advantages gained in the retail sector.

Meaning: 'Economic' relates to the economy or financial aspects, indicating benefits that affect financial performance.

Wrong options:

  • establish: 'Establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of benefit.
  • competition: 'Competition' refers to the rivalry in business, which does not describe a type of benefit.
  • opportunities: 'Opportunities' refers to favorable chances, which does not fit the context of benefits.
  • custom: 'Custom' refers to traditional practices, which does not relate to economic benefits.
  • automobile: 'Automobile' is unrelated to the context of economic benefits.
Correct answer: opportunities

Explanation: The term 'opportunities' fits grammatically as it describes the chances for employment that supermarkets provide. This aligns with the context of discussing the social benefits of large supermarkets.

Meaning: 'Opportunities' refers to favorable chances for employment or advancement.

Wrong options:

  • establish: 'Establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of benefit or chance.
  • competition: 'Competition' refers to rivalry in business, which does not describe employment chances.
  • custom: 'Custom' refers to traditional practices, which does not relate to employment opportunities.
  • economic: 'Economic' relates to financial aspects, which does not fit the context of describing employment chances.
  • automobile: 'Automobile' is unrelated to the context of employment opportunities.
Correct answer: competition

Explanation: The word 'competition' fits grammatically as it describes the increased rivalry that small retailers face due to the dominance of large supermarkets. This aligns with the context of discussing the challenges faced by smaller businesses.

Meaning: 'Competition' refers to the rivalry among businesses for customers and market share.

Wrong options:

  • establish: 'Establish' is a verb that does not fit as it does not describe a type of market condition.
  • opportunities: 'Opportunities' refers to favorable chances, which does not fit the context of describing market conditions.
  • custom: 'Custom' refers to traditional practices, which does not relate to market competition.
  • economic: 'Economic' relates to financial aspects, which does not fit the context of describing competition.
  • automobile: 'Automobile' is unrelated to the context of competition in the retail sector.

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