# PTE Reading FIB #26: Advancements in Cognitive...

Reading: Fill in the Blanks #26 - Level 2 - Feeds Reading

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Neurotech Industries recently unveiled a line of cognitive enhancers ____ at improving memory and focus. These supplements, ____ through extensive neuro-pharmacological research, are said to bolster mental performance without the side ____ typically associated with nootropics. The cognitive enhancers have shown positive results in clinical ____ involving thousands of volunteers.

## Answer

Neurotech Industries recently unveiled a line of cognitive enhancers **aimed** at improving memory and focus. These supplements, **developed** through extensive neuro-pharmacological research, are said to bolster mental performance without the side **effects** typically associated with nootropics. The cognitive enhancers have shown positive results in clinical **trials** involving thousands of volunteers.

## Explanation

Blank 1 comes before "at improving," and "aimed at" means designed for a goal. "Cooperated" takes "with," not "at," so it fails here. Blank 3 follows "the side," and "side effects" is a set phrase. "Ratios" and "matters" do not pair with "side" at all. Blank 4 completes "clinical trials," which are tests on volunteers.

## Hints

- Look for words that describe the purpose of the product or the nature of the research process.
- Check if the word fits the tense and pluralization requirements of the surrounding sentence structure.

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