Câu hỏi:
07/04/2020 359Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 31 to 35.
In 1830, there were under 100 miles of public railway in Britain. Yet within 20 years, this figure had grown to more than 5000 miles. By the end of the century, almost enough rail track to encircle the world covered this small island, (31) __________ the nature of travel forever and contributing to the industrial revolution that changed the course of history in many parts of the world.
Wherever railways were introduced, economic and social progress quickly (32) __________ In a single day, rail passengers could travel hundreds of miles, cutting previous journey times by huge margins and bringing rapid travel within the (33) __________ of ordinary people. Previously, many people had never ventured beyond the outskirts of their town and villages. The railway brought them greater freedom and enlightenment.
In the 19th century, the railway in Britain represented something more than just the business of carrying goods and passengers. Trains were associated with romance, adventure and, frequently, (34) __________ luxury. But the railways did more than revolutionize travel; they also left a distinctive and permanent mark on the British landscape. Whole towns and industrial centers (35) __________ up around major rail junctions, monumental bridges and viaducts crossed rivers and valleys and the railway stations themselves became desirable places to spend time between journeys.
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Trả lời:
Đáp án A
Giải thích: Alter (v) = thay đổi, chỉnh sửa
Dịch nghĩa: By the end of the century, almost enough rail track to encircle the world covered this small island, altering the nature of travel forever and contributing to the industrial revolution that changed the course of history in many parts of the world. = Đến cuối thế kỷ, gần như đủ đường sắt để bao vây thế giới đã bao phủ hòn đảo nhỏ này, làm thay đổi bản chất của du lịch mãi mãi và góp phần vào cuộc cách mạng công nghiệp đã làm thay đổi tiến trình lịch sử ở nhiều nơi trên thế giới.
B. amending (v) = sửa chữa, sửa đổi, cải thiện
C. adapting (v) = thích nghi, thay đổi cho phù hợp với yêu cầu
D. adjusting (v) = điều chỉnh, sửa lại cho đúng
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