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Practice Reading: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #5582 Christ Church

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It is a curious tradition that the clock on the tower of Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford is always five minutes later than standard British time. The explanation for this lies in the conservative nature of the Cathedral's clergy. It was only when the railways arrived in the middle of the nineteenth century that it became important for clocks throughout the country to be synchronised, however difficult this might be. When the Cathedral was asked to come into line, the clergy discussed the request but decided that this was an idea that needed to prove its worth before being adopted.

Why does Christ Church Cathedral clock give a different time from other British churches?

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Oxford likes to be different from other places. It was initially a protest against the coming of the railway. Cathedral staff were reluctant to act too quickly. It was very difficult to alter the time on the clock.

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Option 3: "Cathedral staff were reluctant to act too quickly."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the text's main idea, which states that the clergy discussed the request to synchronize the clock but decided to wait and see if the idea proved its worth. This shows their reluctance to act hastily, aligning perfectly with the explanation provided in the text.

Option 1: "Oxford likes to be different from other places."

Explanation: This option suggests a general preference for uniqueness in Oxford, which is not supported by the text. The text focuses on the conservative nature of the Cathedral's clergy and their reluctance to change rather than a desire to be different. Therefore, this option does not accurately reflect the reasons provided in the text.

Option 2: "It was initially a protest against the coming of the railway."

Explanation: While the text mentions the arrival of the railways and the subsequent request for synchronization, it does not indicate that the Cathedral's decision was a protest. Instead, it highlights the clergy's deliberation and reluctance to adopt the change, making this option misleading.

Option 4: "It was very difficult to alter the time on the clock."

Explanation: This option implies a technical difficulty in changing the clock's time, which is not mentioned in the text. The text emphasizes the clergy's conservative approach rather than any practical challenges in altering the clock, making this option incorrect.

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