Question:
All of the following were true of impressive passenger terminals EXCEPT ______________
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A.
their architecture was derived by the architecture of Europe -
B.
luxury express trains traveled between them -
C.
they were usually located in small towns -
D.
they were important to many commuters
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Correct answer:
ANSWER
Information in the post: “In its grand and impressive terminals and stations, architects recreated historic Roman temples and public baths, French chateaus and Italian bell towers – edifications that people used as stages for many of everyday life’s high emotions: meeting and parting, waiting and worrying, planning new starts or coming home.” (In the large and impressive train stations, the architects recreated historic Roman temples and public baths, the French bell tower and the Italian bell tower – buildings that people used to make courtyards.) stage for people to express their emotions in everyday life: meeting and parting, waiting and worrying, planning new beginnings or going home.) ⇒ A correct
– “Passenger terminals, like the luxury express trains that hurled people over spots…” (Passenger terminals, like luxury express trains that take people through spots…) ⇒ B correct
– “Equally important to everyday life were the slow freight transport chugging through industrial zones, the morning and evening commuter locals shuttling back urban terminals, and the incessant comings and goings that occurred in the classifications, or switching, yards.” (Equally important to daily life is the slow movement of goods through industrial zones, the daily commute of locals through urban railway stations, and the constant arrival and departure of goods.) at stations, stations.) D is correct
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