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Practice Reading: Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown) ID: #48140 Prostate Cancer

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Men who want to reduce their risk of prostate cancer may benefit doing more aerobic exercise, according to a new study. Researchers found that improving cardiorespiratory fitness by 3% over a year was linked to a 35% lower chance of the disease. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the heart and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during physical activity. Activities that this fitness level include jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking, and dancing. The study’s co-author, Dr Kate Bolam, said that such activities should challenge the cardiovascular system and both the lower and upper body. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, affecting about one in eight men in the UK. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, adds to the evidence that physical activity may play a role in preventing or delaying the disease. However, experts that more research is needed to confirm the causal link and the optimal type and amount of exercise.

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Correct answer: from
Explanation: The preposition 'from' is used to indicate the source of benefit, which fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence, as it shows that men may gain advantages due to aerobic exercise.
Meaning: 'From' indicates the origin or source of something, in this case, the benefits that men may receive due to increased aerobic exercise.
Wrong options:
of: The preposition 'of' indicates possession or belonging, which does not convey the idea of receiving benefits in this context.
if: The word 'if' introduces a conditional clause, which does not fit the structure of the sentence that discusses benefits directly.
in: The preposition 'in' typically indicates location or position, which is not appropriate here as it does not express the source of benefit.
Correct answer: developing
Explanation: The gerund 'developing' fits grammatically as it follows the preposition 'to' and indicates the action of becoming affected by the disease, aligning well with the context of risk reduction.
Meaning: 'Developing' means to start to experience or show signs of something, in this case, the disease being discussed.
Wrong options:
evading: The verb 'evading' means to avoid or escape, which does not fit the context of discussing the risk of acquiring a disease.
constructing: The verb 'constructing' means to build or create, which is unrelated to the context of disease risk.
sustaining: The verb 'sustaining' means to maintain or support, which does not accurately convey the idea of becoming affected by a disease.
Correct answer: boost
Explanation: The verb 'boost' is appropriate here as it means to increase or enhance, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes activities that improve fitness levels.
Meaning: 'Boost' means to increase or improve something, in this case, the level of cardiorespiratory fitness.
Wrong options:
mitigate: The verb 'mitigate' means to make less severe, which does not align with the idea of increasing fitness levels.
unravel: The verb 'unravel' means to untangle or solve, which is not relevant to the context of enhancing fitness.
obtain: The verb 'obtain' means to acquire or get, which does not convey the idea of improving fitness levels.
Correct answer: involve
Explanation: The verb 'involve' is suitable as it indicates participation or engagement, fitting grammatically and contextually as it describes the requirement for activities to engage both body parts.
Meaning: 'Involve' means to include or engage someone or something in an activity, in this case, both the lower and upper body during exercise.
Wrong options:
input: The noun 'input' refers to something put in, which does not fit the context of physical activity requirements.
invent: The verb 'invent' means to create or devise, which is unrelated to the context of physical activity engagement.
infer: The verb 'infer' means to deduce or conclude, which does not match the context of physical activity requirements.
Correct answer: cautioned
Explanation: The verb 'cautioned' is appropriate as it indicates a warning or advice, fitting grammatically and contextually as experts are advising caution regarding the need for further research.
Meaning: 'Cautioned' means to warn someone about potential dangers or issues, in this case, the need for more research.
Wrong options:
resolved: The verb 'resolved' means to settle or find a solution, which does not fit the context of advising caution.
dictated: The verb 'dictated' means to prescribe or command, which does not convey the idea of giving a warning or advice.
violated: The verb 'violated' means to break or disregard, which is not relevant to the context of expert advice.

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