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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #50536 October Prediction Merchant Navies
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From  the  mid-1890s  a  race  was  on  between  the  merchant  navies  of  the  recently  unified  Germany,  Britain  and  France.  That  race  was  to  make  the  most  luxurious  and  fastest  ocean  liners  and  it  started  with  the  Kaiser  Wilhelm  der  Grosse,  the  first  of  fourteen  four-stackers  built  between  1897  and  1921.  The  large  vessels  that  followed  each  tried  to  outdo  the  previous  one  in  terms  of  size  and  interior  design.  Using  many  of  the  most  famous  of  interior  ,  every  part  of  the  new  ships  was  'designed',  from  the  cutlery  to  the  china,  from  the  furniture  to  the  paneling,  and  from  the  bedrooms  to  the  boat  decks.  Through  Kronprinzessin  Cecilie,  Mauretania,  Aquitania,  Olympic,  Titanic,  Imperator,  Vaterland,  Ile  de  France,  and  Paris,  the  development  and  design  of  the  ships  grew  grander  and  more  luxurious.  The  process  continued  into  the  1930s,  with  the  Empress  of  Britain  and  the  fabulously  Art  Deco  Normandie,  the  finest  and  most  expensive  liner  ever  built,  and  designed  to  be  a  showcase  for  all  that  was  France,  as  well  as  with  the  Queen  Mary,  a  rather  more  traditional  vessel,  but  one,  ,  which  pushed  the  boundaries  of  design  away  from  the  traditional  country  house  look  of  the  Edwardian  era.  Each  new  vessel  brought  with  it  the  finest  of  interiors,  from  the  plush  and  palatial  to  the  modern  look  of  the  time.  Even  today,  the  influence  of  these  floating    can  still  be  seen  in  vessels  such  as  Cunard's  Queen  Mary  2  and  the  multitude  of  new  cruise  vessels,  all  vying  for  the  public's  interest  and  affection.  The  large  liners  were  truly  floating  palaces,  and  here,  William  H.  Miller  brings  together  a  collection  of  fabulous  images  of  the  finest  ships  ever  built,  showcasing  the  style  and  elegance  of  a  time  when  'getting  there  was  half  the  fun'.

through designers processors rhythms nonetheless palaces

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Correct answer: designers

Explanation: The word 'designers' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that refers to the professionals responsible for the interior design of the ships. This aligns with the context of discussing the luxurious aspects of the ocean liners.

Meaning: 'Designers' are individuals who create and plan the aesthetics and functionality of spaces, in this case, the interiors of ships.

Wrong options:

  • palaces: 'Palaces' is a noun that refers to grand residences, which does not fit the context of discussing individuals involved in design.
  • nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb used to indicate contrast, which does not fit as it does not refer to a person or profession.
  • processors: 'Processors' refers to devices or individuals that process information, which is unrelated to the context of interior design.
  • rhythms: 'Rhythms' is a noun that refers to patterns of sound or movement, which does not relate to the context of design.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates movement or passage, which does not fit as it does not refer to a person or profession.
Correct answer: nonetheless

Explanation: The term 'nonetheless' serves as an adverb that indicates a contrast to the previous statement about the Queen Mary being more traditional. It fits grammatically and contextually as it introduces a contrasting idea.

Meaning: 'Nonetheless' means 'in spite of that' or 'however,' indicating a contrast to what has been previously stated.

Wrong options:

  • palaces: 'Palaces' is a noun that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not serve as a connector or adverb.
  • designers: 'Designers' is a noun that does not fit in this context as it does not provide a contrasting idea.
  • processors: 'Processors' refers to devices or individuals that process information, which does not fit the context of contrasting ideas.
  • rhythms: 'Rhythms' is a noun that refers to patterns of sound or movement, which does not relate to the context of contrast.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition that does not fit grammatically or contextually as it does not provide a contrasting idea.
Correct answer: palaces

Explanation: The word 'palaces' fits grammatically as it is a plural noun that refers to the grand nature of the ships being discussed. This aligns with the context of describing the luxurious interiors of the vessels.

Meaning: 'Palaces' refers to large, impressive buildings that serve as residences, symbolizing luxury and grandeur.

Wrong options:

  • designers: 'Designers' is a noun that refers to individuals who create designs, which does not fit the context of describing the ships themselves.
  • nonetheless: 'Nonetheless' is an adverb that indicates contrast, which does not fit as it does not refer to a noun describing the ships.
  • processors: 'Processors' refers to devices or individuals that process information, which is unrelated to the context of describing the ships.
  • rhythms: 'Rhythms' is a noun that refers to patterns of sound or movement, which does not relate to the context of describing the ships.
  • through: 'Through' is a preposition that indicates movement or passage, which does not fit as it does not refer to a noun describing the ships.

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