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Those wishing to enter the culinary profession these days may see the life of a chef as one of excitement and glamour. The rise the celebrity chef over the past couple of decades has certainly given the industry an allure that was previously. An initiate to catering in the eighties would have entered a world of long and inconvenient hours, split shifts and low wages. Professional kitchens were tough territories in which to work, and a fairly climate made it difficult for women to be taken seriously. Things have changed a great since then, although no doubt, some of these issues still exist. It continues to be a stressful occupation and one which requires a certain amount of dedication. But split shifts are gradually dying , the pay is better and female chefs are more prevalent than they once were.

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Correct answer: of
Explanation: The phrase 'the rise of' is a common collocation that indicates the emergence or increase of something, fitting grammatically and contextually into the sentence as it refers to the increase in popularity of celebrity chefs.
Meaning: 'Of' indicates belonging or association, in this case, showing that the rise pertains to the celebrity chef.
Wrong options:
in: 'In' would suggest a location or state, which does not fit the context of discussing the rise of a phenomenon.
to: 'To' implies direction or purpose, which is not appropriate here as we are discussing an increase in status, not a movement towards something.
for: 'For' indicates purpose or benefit, which does not align with the context of describing the rise of celebrity chefs.
Correct answer: lacking
Explanation: The word 'lacking' fits grammatically as it describes a deficiency in allure, making sense in the context of comparing past and present perceptions of the culinary industry.
Meaning: 'Lacking' means not having something, indicating that the industry did not have the allure it possesses now.
Wrong options:
vanished: 'Vanished' suggests something that has disappeared entirely, which does not accurately describe the allure that was simply not present before.
polished: 'Polished' implies refinement or sophistication, which contradicts the idea of a lack of allure; it suggests the opposite of what is intended.
humorous: 'Humorous' relates to being funny, which is irrelevant in this context where we are discussing allure and appeal.
Correct answer: macho
Explanation: The term 'macho' describes a strong or aggressive masculine attitude, which fits contextually as it highlights the tough environment of professional kitchens, aligning with the sentence's theme of gender dynamics.
Meaning: 'Macho' refers to a strong or aggressive masculine demeanor, indicating a culture that may be unwelcoming to women.
Wrong options:
hardworking: 'Hardworking' describes diligence, which does not capture the aggressive or masculine culture implied in the context.
hot: 'Hot' refers to temperature or attractiveness, neither of which accurately describes the climate of professional kitchens in terms of gender dynamics.
exhausting: 'Exhausting' describes fatigue, which is relevant but does not convey the specific cultural aspect of masculinity that 'macho' does.
Correct answer: deal
Explanation: The word 'deal' is commonly used in informal contexts to indicate a significant amount or extent, fitting well in the sentence to express the extent of change in the culinary profession.
Meaning: 'Deal' means a large amount or extent, indicating that many changes have occurred since the past.
Wrong options:
many: 'Many' is a quantifier but does not fit grammatically in this context where a noun is needed to complete the phrase.
number: 'Number' is a noun that does not fit grammatically in this context, as it requires a quantifying term that can express extent.
lot: 'Lot' is similar to 'deal' but is less formal and does not fit as smoothly in the sentence structure.
Correct answer: away
Explanation: The word 'away' fits grammatically and contextually as it indicates the gradual cessation of split shifts, aligning with the overall positive changes in the culinary profession.
Meaning: 'Away' suggests removal or elimination, indicating that split shifts are becoming less common.
Wrong options:
today: 'Today' indicates the present time but does not convey the sense of gradual change that 'away' does.
up: 'Up' implies an increase or improvement, which does not fit the context of discussing the decline of split shifts.
too: 'Too' suggests excessiveness, which does not logically fit in this context where we are discussing a reduction.

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