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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #44411 July Prediction UK Drivers

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In the UK, it is recommended that drivers should turn off their car engines when they expect to be stationary for more than 1 minute. To encourage drivers to their engines while waiting at rail crossings, the Kent city council placed a permanent sign at the crossing asking drivers to "please switch off your engine when barriers are down to help improve air quality." , drivers had to wait between 2 and 3 minutes to cross after the barrier had gone down. However, the sign didn't seem to be convincing the of drivers to switch off their engines. " some research suggests that signs can change behavior, the message on this sign was designed simply to be an informational request and was not guided by any particular behavioral theory," the researchers explain. So the research team, led by Rose Mellady of the University of East Anglia, designed an intervention study.

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Correct answer: turn off
Explanation: The phrase 'turn off' is the base form of the verb, which is required after 'to' in this context, aligning with the grammatical structure of the infinitive form used to express purpose or intention.
Meaning: 'Turn off' means to deactivate or stop the operation of something, in this case, the car engine.
Wrong options:
to turn off: This option is incorrect because it uses the infinitive form 'to turn off' which is not suitable here as the structure requires the base form without 'to'.
turning off: This gerund form does not fit grammatically as it suggests an ongoing action rather than the intended directive to drivers.
turned off: This past participle form is inappropriate in this context as it implies a completed action rather than a command or suggestion.
Correct answer: On average
Explanation: The phrase 'On average' serves as a discourse marker that introduces a generalization about the waiting time, fitting well contextually to provide statistical information.
Meaning: 'On average' means typically or generally, indicating a common or typical situation regarding the waiting time for drivers.
Wrong options:
For instance: This option is incorrect as it implies providing an example rather than summarizing a general trend or statistic.
In addition: This phrase suggests adding information rather than presenting a general average, which does not fit the context here.
Of course: This phrase implies something is obvious or well-known, which does not align with the statistical nature of the information being presented.
Correct answer: majority
Explanation: The term 'majority' refers to the greater part of a group, which is appropriate here as it indicates that most drivers were not convinced by the sign, fitting both grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Majority' means more than half of a group, indicating that most drivers did not comply with the request to turn off their engines.
Wrong options:
exception: This term refers to something that does not follow a rule or pattern, which contradicts the context of discussing the general behavior of drivers.
minority: This option implies less than half, which is incorrect as the context indicates that most drivers were not convinced, not just a few.
unity: This term refers to being united or together, which does not fit the context of discussing compliance among drivers.
Correct answer: Although
Explanation: The word 'Although' introduces a contrast, indicating that despite some research suggesting effectiveness, the sign did not achieve its intended outcome, fitting well grammatically and contextually.
Meaning: 'Although' is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict the previous statement, highlighting the complexity of the situation.
Wrong options:
Since: This option implies causation, which does not fit the context as it does not introduce a contrasting idea.
Because: This word indicates a reason, which is not suitable here as the sentence requires a contrast rather than an explanation.
Thus: This term suggests a conclusion or result, which does not align with the need for a contrasting statement in this context.
Correct answer: alone
Explanation: The word 'alone' indicates that signs by themselves can influence behavior, fitting grammatically and contextually as it emphasizes the isolation of the sign's effect without additional factors.
Meaning: 'Alone' means by itself or without anything else, suggesting that signs can change behavior independently.
Wrong options:
lonely: This term refers to a feeling of sadness due to lack of companionship, which does not fit the context of discussing the effectiveness of signs.
neither: This word is used to indicate not one nor the other, which does not apply here as the context is about the effectiveness of signs, not a comparison.
either: This term suggests a choice between two options, which is irrelevant in this context where the focus is on the singular impact of signs.

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