The word “ vicinity” in paragraph 2 refers to “ ” A.The neighborhood around a reservoir. B.The region where industry developed. C.The cities in South- East England. D.The areas along the River Thames.
Đáp án đúng: A Giải chi tiết:Tạm dịch: vicinity (n): vùng lân cận
A. Khu phố xung quanh hồ chứa.
B. Khu vực nơi mà ngành công nghiệp phát triển.
C. Các thành phố ở Đông Nam nước Anh.
D. Các khu vực dọc theo sông Thames.
Thông tin: In London, the first pumping waterworks was completed in 1562; it pumped river water to a reservoir about 37 m above the level of the River Thames and from the reservoir the water was distributed by gravity, through lead pipes, to buildings in the vicinity.