Debt, Poverty and Development

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Practice Reading: Reading and Writing Fill in the Blanks ID: #956 Debt, Poverty and Development

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Books and articles highlighting intractable debt, poverty and development abound in both the academic and popular literature. This addition to the debate is both timely and interesting it subsumes the economic debate to the broader social, political, environmental and institutional context of debt in developing countries. Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications is for a wide audience including: academics from a range of disciplines (including accounting and finance); non-Government organizations (NGOs); civil society groups; and, both debtor and creditor governments and public sector organization. Professor Ross Buckley, author and editor, an international profile in the area of debt relief and this book is the outcome of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery grant to explore debt-for development mechanisms that relieve debt, improve development outcomes aid, are practically and politically attractive to creditors and to regional security.

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Correct answer: as
Explanation: The word 'as' is used here to indicate a reason or explanation, linking the addition to the debate with the broader context it encompasses. This fits grammatically as it introduces a clause that explains why the addition is timely and interesting.
Meaning: 'As' in this context means 'because' or 'since,' providing a rationale for the statement about the addition to the debate.
Wrong options:
so: 'So' implies a consequence rather than a reason, which does not fit the context of explaining the addition's relevance.
that: 'That' is typically used to introduce a clause but does not convey the causal relationship needed here.
in: 'In' is a preposition that does not grammatically connect the two ideas in the way required.
Correct answer: intended
Explanation: The word 'intended' is the correct past participle form used here to describe the purpose of the book. It fits grammatically as it aligns with the passive construction of the sentence, indicating the book's aim.
Meaning: 'Intended' means planned or meant for a specific purpose, indicating that the book is designed for a wide audience.
Wrong options:
intend: 'Intend' is the base form of the verb and does not fit grammatically in this context where a past participle is required.
intending: 'Intending' is a present participle that does not fit the passive structure needed here.
intentional: 'Intentional' is an adjective and does not fit grammatically as it does not convey the action of the book's purpose.
Correct answer: has developed
Explanation: The phrase 'has developed' is in the present perfect tense, which is appropriate here as it indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present. This fits grammatically and contextually with the ongoing relevance of Professor Buckley's profile.
Meaning: 'Has developed' means that Professor Buckley has built or established a reputation over time in the area of debt relief.
Wrong options:
develops: 'Develops' is in the simple present tense, which does not convey the ongoing nature of the action as required in this context.
will develop: 'Will develop' is future tense and does not fit as the context refers to an established profile, not a future action.
have developed: 'Have developed' is incorrect here because the subject 'Professor Buckley' is singular, requiring 'has'.
Correct answer: from
Explanation: The word 'from' indicates the source of the aid, fitting grammatically and contextually as it specifies where the debt relief mechanisms are derived.
Meaning: 'From' means originating or coming out of, indicating that the mechanisms relieve debt that comes from aid.
Wrong options:
in: 'In' suggests a location or condition, which does not accurately describe the relationship between aid and the mechanisms.
of: 'Of' indicates possession or belonging, which does not fit the context of describing the source of the aid.
by: 'By' implies agency or means, which does not correctly convey the source relationship needed here.
Correct answer: contribute
Explanation: The word 'contribute' is the base form of the verb, which fits grammatically in this context as it follows 'and' to indicate an additional action related to regional security.
Meaning: 'Contribute' means to add to or help achieve something, indicating that the mechanisms play a role in enhancing regional security.
Wrong options:
contributed: 'Contributed' is the past tense form and does not fit the present context of ongoing contributions.
contributing: 'Contributing' is a present participle that does not fit the structure of the sentence where a base form is required.
to contribute: 'To contribute' is an infinitive form that does not fit grammatically in this context where a simple verb is needed.

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