Comprehension: In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank. ‘Staged tourism’ whether it is of the tiger or the snow leopard kind, is driven by the desire of visitors to see specific animals. This often (1)______ pressure on a certain area, with hordes (2)______ tourists rushing to a spot. In (3)______ case of tigers, it is quite possible (4)______ the animal is stressed by the (5)______ caused by a bunch of excited tourists.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1
puts
Solving the Fill in the Blank Question
The question asks us to select the most appropriate word to fill in blank number 1 in the given passage about 'staged tourism'. The sentence with the blank is: "This often (1)______ pressure on a certain area..."
Analyzing the Context of Staged Tourism
The passage discusses 'staged tourism', where visitors aim to see specific animals like tigers or snow leopards. This type of tourism involves many tourists going to a particular location, which the passage suggests can negatively impact the area and the animals.
Evaluating Options for Blank 1
We need to choose the word that best completes the phrase "... pressure on a certain area." Let's look at the options:
- does pressure: This is not a standard or natural phrase in English.
- puts pressure: This is a common and correct idiomatic phrase meaning to create stress, strain, or difficulty for something or someone.
- makes pressure: While "make pressure" can be used in some technical contexts (e.g., making pneumatic pressure), it's not the appropriate idiomatic phrase for describing the effect of tourism on an area.
- gives pressure: This is not a standard phrase. One might "give in to pressure," but not "give pressure on" an area in this sense.
Determining the Most Appropriate Word
The idiom "puts pressure on" perfectly describes the situation where large numbers of tourists visiting a specific area create a strain or burden on that area. The context implies that the concentration of tourists negatively affects the location.
Therefore, the word that most appropriately fills blank number 1 is "puts".
Completing the Sentence
With "puts" in place, the sentence reads: "This often puts pressure on a certain area..." This makes grammatical and contextual sense.
Revision Table: Options Analysis
| Option | Word | Fit in Context ("... pressure on a certain area") | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | does | Incorrect | Not a standard English idiom for this meaning. |
| 2 | puts | Correct | Common idiom "puts pressure on" means to stress or burden. |
| 3 | makes | Incorrect | Not the correct idiom for this context. |
| 4 | gives | Incorrect | Not a standard English idiom. |
Additional Information: Understanding Idioms
This question highlights the importance of understanding English idioms and collocations (words that often go together). "Put pressure on" is a fixed phrase. Learning common idioms helps in correctly filling blanks in comprehension passages and improving overall language fluency.
Staged tourism, as described, is an example of how human activities, even those intended for leisure or appreciation of nature, can have environmental impacts, putting pressure on ecosystems and wildlife habitats.
Important Questions from Cloze Test
What would come in blank space (1)?
What would come in blank space (2)?
What would come in blank space (3)?
What would come in blank space (4)?
What would come in blank space (5)?
