Question

directions: fill in the blank with the correct word from the word bank. each word is used only once.
word bank:
fiction • novel • short story • subgenre • advance • character • cultivate • direction • extension • mass • obscure • scratch • solemn • trade • accommodate • expand • obtain • technical • vocational

1. the professor’s lecture on narrative theory distinguished between works of ______, which are invented, and works of nonfiction, which are factual.
2. gabriel garcía márquez’s one hundred years of solitude is considered a ______ that combines magical realism with political commentary.
3. edgar allan poe is celebrated for perfecting the ______, creating eerie atmospheres within just a few pages.
4. cyberpunk is a ______ of science fiction that explores dystopian futures dominated by technology and corporations.
5. the explorers had to ______ through miles of dense jungle before they reached the ruins.
6. the detective’s cynical ______ makes him stand out as a morally gray hero among the other police officers.
7. teachers often try to ______ students’ love of reading by offering them books that match their interests.
8. unsure which path to take through the forest, the hikers waited for their guide to give them clear ______.
9. the museum announced the ______ of its exhibit on ancient egypt, adding new artifacts and interactive displays.
10. the boulder rolled downhill, gathering mud and leaves until it resembled a giant, shapeless ______.
11. the professor’s explanation was so ______ that many students left the lecture more confused than before.
12. the archaeologist had to ______ carefully at the cave wall to reveal the ancient carvings underneath the dirt.
13. the ceremony was held in a ______ hall, with candles and organ music creating a serious atmosphere.
14. international ______ allows countries to exchange resources they lack for those they have in abundance.
15. the hotel had to rearrange its schedule to ______ a group of conference guests who arrived unexpectedly.
16. urban areas often ______ as populations grow, spreading into surrounding suburbs and farmland.
17. through determination and networking, the artist was able to ______ a grant to fund her next project.
18. the manual included ______ diagrams to help users assemble the complex machine step by step.
19. the school offers a ______ program that trains students to become certified electricians before graduation.

Explanation:

1.

根据后文“nonfiction（非虚构类作品）”及“invented（虚构的）”可知，此处应填“fiction（虚构类作品）”，与“nonfiction”相对。

《百年孤独》是一部小说，“novel”意为“小说”，符合语境。

爱伦·坡以完善短篇小说（short story）著称，“short story”能体现出“within just a few pages（在几页内）”的篇幅特点。

Answer:

fiction

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