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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #5390 Travel
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During  the  late  1800s  the  invention  of  steamships  made  it  possible  for  people  to  travel  ,  sailing  along    such  as  Liverpool  to  New  York.  Most  passengers  set  off  on  a  one-way    to  find  work  in  a  different  country  but  wealthy  people  used  to  make  the  crossing  for  business  or  to  see  the  sights.  The  journeys  were  slow  and  it  took  several  days  for  passengers  to  reach  their  .  When  the  jet  engine  was  invented,  people  began  to  board  planes  because  they  were  a  much  faster  way  to    people  and  things  from  one  place  to  another.  So  the  ship  industry  focused  on  tourists  who  wanted  to  visit  several  countries  during  one  holiday  and  the  cruise  ship  was  born.

crossing routes ways transport journey destination abroad flight tourists

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Correct answer: abroad

Explanation: The word 'abroad' is an adverb that indicates traveling to a foreign country. It fits grammatically as it describes the manner in which people traveled, aligning with the context of international travel during the late 1800s.

Meaning: 'Abroad' means in or to a foreign country.

Wrong options:

  • ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners of doing something, which does not fit the context of traveling to a foreign country.
  • crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, typically a body of water, but it does not convey the idea of traveling to a foreign country.
  • tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people who travel for pleasure, which does not fit as it does not describe the action of traveling.
  • flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not applicable in the context of traveling by steamships.
  • destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the place to which someone is going, but it does not describe the act of traveling itself.
  • journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling from one place to another, but it does not specify the international aspect of travel.
  • routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths or directions taken to reach a destination, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of traveling abroad.
Correct answer: routes

Explanation: The term 'routes' is a plural noun that refers to the paths taken during travel. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the specific paths used by steamships traveling between cities.

Meaning: 'Routes' means the paths or directions taken to reach a destination.

Wrong options:

  • ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not specifically indicate the paths taken for travel.
  • journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, but it does not describe the specific paths or routes taken.
  • crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
  • flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not relevant to the context of steamship travel.
  • tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for pleasure, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
  • destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, not the paths taken to get there.
  • transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe travel paths.
Correct answer: journey

Explanation: The word 'journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling from one place to another. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the experience of passengers traveling to find work.

Meaning: 'Journey' means the act of traveling from one place to another.

Wrong options:

  • crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing a body of water, which does not encompass the entire travel experience.
  • flight: 'Flight' is a noun that specifically refers to the act of flying, which is not applicable in the context of steamship travel.
  • ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not describe the travel experience itself.
  • tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe the travel experience of those seeking work.
  • destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, not the act of traveling itself.
  • routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, but it does not describe the overall experience of traveling.
  • transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe the act of traveling.
Correct answer: destination

Explanation: The word 'destination' is a noun that refers to the place to which someone is going. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the final goal of the passengers' journey.

Meaning: 'Destination' means the place to which someone is traveling.

Wrong options:

  • ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific place.
  • journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, not the end point of that travel.
  • crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe a final destination.
  • flight: 'Flight' is a noun that refers to the act of flying, which is not relevant to the context of steamship travel.
  • routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, which does not describe the final goal of travel.
  • transport: 'Transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying something, which does not fit as it does not describe a specific place.
  • tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe a destination.
Correct answer: transport

Explanation: The word 'transport' is a noun that refers to the means of carrying people or goods from one place to another. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the action of moving people and things more efficiently.

Meaning: 'Transport' means the means of carrying people or goods from one place to another.

Wrong options:

  • flight: 'Flight' is a noun that specifically refers to the act of flying, which does not encompass the broader concept of moving people and goods.
  • journey: 'Journey' is a noun that refers to the act of traveling, but it does not describe the means of doing so.
  • ways: 'Ways' is a noun that refers to methods or manners, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of carrying.
  • crossing: 'Crossing' is a noun that refers to the act of crossing something, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of transport.
  • destination: 'Destination' is a noun that refers to the end point of travel, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of moving.
  • routes: 'Routes' is a noun that refers to paths taken, which does not describe the means of carrying people or goods.
  • tourists: 'Tourists' is a noun that refers to people traveling for leisure, which does not fit as it does not describe the means of transport.

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