In English comprehension exercises, understanding the context of sentences is crucial for filling in blanks correctly. This particular exercise focuses on understanding how to choose the right words to complete the sentences based on the context provided. Let’s break down the sentences and the most suitable options for each blank.
Context of the Text
The passage discusses the harmful effects of smoking, the pleasures associated with it, and the difficulty of quitting. The sentences provided in the exercise ask you to choose the right word that best fits the flow of the text, helping convey the message clearly.
Explanation of Each Question
Let’s analyze each question in detail:
(10) Choosing the Correct Option for (A)
The sentence is:
“Despite such harmful consequences,(A). It has been reported that smoking creates feelings of pleasure, reduces tension, and promotes close relationships.”
To fill in this blank, we need to find an option that shows contrast with the previous negative information. The most suitable option is ③ millions of people continue to smoke, because it acknowledges that despite the harmful consequences, people still choose to smoke.
(11) Choosing the Correct Option for (B)
The sentence is:
“Many smokers admit that smoking is a bad habit. (B), they tend to think that the number of cigarettes that they smoke is below the danger level and thus are not worried about the risk.”
For this blank, we need a word that shows contrast between the first and second sentences. The correct option is ④ However, as it provides a transition that contrasts the acknowledgment of smoking being a bad habit with the smokers’ underestimation of the risks.
(12) Choosing the Correct Option for (C)
The sentence is:
“We have to admit that smoking is a habit which is difficult to break (C) the nicotine found in tobacco goes into the blood and stimulates the brain, making smokers feel pleasant for several minutes.”
In this case, the word that makes the most sense is ① because, as it gives a reason for why smoking is difficult to quit, based on the effects of nicotine.
(13) Choosing the Correct Option for (D)
The sentence is:
“(D) the policies that now ban smoking in most public areas, the stress that people often experience at work and at home can force them to smoke.”
For this blank, we need a word that introduces a contrast or adds more detail. The most appropriate choice is ② Although, which introduces the idea that despite smoking bans, stress still drives people to smoke.
Summary of the Correct Answers
Here are the correct answers for each question:
(10) ③ millions of people continue to smoke
(11) ④ However
(12) ① because
(13) ② Although
These choices help maintain the logical flow of the passage, showing contrasts and explanations in the context of smoking’s harmful effects and its appeal to many people.
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