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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #31478 History Books

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What history books tell us about the past is not everything that happened, but what historians therefore . They cannot put in everything: choices have to be made. Choices must similarly be made about which aspects of the past should be formally taught to the next generation in the shape of school history lessons. So, , when a national school curriculum for England and Wales was first discussed at the end of the 1980s, the history curriculum was the subject of considerable public and media . Politicians argued about it; people wrote letters to the press about it; the Prime Minister of the time, Margaret Thatcher, in the debate. Let us think first about the question of content. There were two main camps on this issue – those who thought the history of Britain should take pride of , and those who favoured what was referred to as 'world history'.

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Correct answer: have
Explanation: The verb 'have' is the correct present perfect form that indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present, fitting grammatically and contextually with the sentence structure.
Meaning: 'Have' indicates possession or experience, suggesting that historians possess knowledge about the past that is relevant to the present.
Wrong options:
had: The past perfect 'had' implies an action completed before another past action, which does not fit the ongoing relevance of historians' work in the present context.
had been: This form suggests a completed action in the past with no current relevance, which contradicts the ongoing nature of historians' interpretations.
have been: While this is also a present perfect form, it requires a subject that aligns with 'historians' in a plural sense, making 'have' more direct and appropriate here.
Correct answer: selected
Explanation: The verb 'selected' indicates a deliberate choice made by historians, aligning with the context of making choices about historical narratives, and fits grammatically as the past participle in this structure.
Meaning: 'Selected' means to choose or pick out from a group, emphasizing the active role of historians in determining what aspects of history to highlight.
Wrong options:
passed: 'Passed' implies something that has been allowed to go by or is no longer relevant, which does not convey the active choice-making process described in the sentence.
pointed: 'Pointed' suggests indicating or directing attention, which does not fit the context of making selections or choices about historical content.
measured: 'Measured' implies assessing or quantifying, which does not align with the act of choosing specific historical narratives.
Correct answer: for example
Explanation: The phrase 'for example' introduces a specific instance that illustrates the preceding statement, fitting contextually and logically into the sentence.
Meaning: 'For example' is used to introduce a specific case that supports or clarifies a broader statement, indicating that what follows is an illustration of the previous point.
Wrong options:
likewise: 'Likewise' suggests similarity but does not introduce an example, making it less appropriate for the context of providing a specific instance.
neverthless: 'Nevertheless' indicates a contrast or concession, which does not fit the context of providing an example.
kindly: 'Kindly' is an adverb that expresses politeness or a request, which does not align with the function of introducing an example.
Correct answer: interest
Explanation: The noun 'interest' fits grammatically as the subject of the sentence, indicating the level of public and media engagement with the history curriculum discussion.
Meaning: 'Interest' refers to the attention or concern shown by the public and media regarding the history curriculum, highlighting its significance.
Wrong options:
launch: 'Launch' refers to the act of starting something, which does not fit the context of public engagement or concern about the curriculum.
stress: 'Stress' implies pressure or emphasis, which does not accurately capture the nature of public engagement in this context.
regain: 'Regain' suggests recovering something lost, which does not apply to the context of public and media attention.
Correct answer: intervened
Explanation: The verb 'intervened' indicates that Margaret Thatcher took action to become involved in the debate, fitting grammatically and contextually as a past action that influenced the discussion.
Meaning: 'Intervened' means to come between or to involve oneself in a situation, indicating that Thatcher played a role in the ongoing debate about the history curriculum.
Wrong options:
interrupted: 'Interrupted' implies breaking into a conversation or action, which does not accurately describe her involvement in the debate.
innaugerated: 'Inaugurated' refers to formally beginning something, which does not fit the context of participating in an ongoing discussion.
intacted: 'Intacted' is not a standard English word; the intended word might be 'intact,' which does not fit the context of involvement in a debate.
Correct answer: place
Explanation: The noun 'place' fits grammatically as a noun indicating a position or status, and contextually aligns with the discussion of pride in Britain's history.
Meaning: 'Place' refers to a position of importance or significance, suggesting that Britain's history should be regarded with pride.
Wrong options:
pace: 'Pace' refers to speed or rate, which does not fit the context of discussing historical significance.
race: 'Race' refers to a classification of people, which does not align with the context of pride in history.
space: 'Space' refers to a physical area or expanse, which does not convey the intended meaning of historical significance.

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