题目内容

The government decided to tear down the old bridge, which was not strong enough to allow the ___ of heavy vehicles (车辆).

A. flowB. entryC. passage D. arrival

 

C

【解析】

试题分析：A. flow流动，B. entry进入，C. passage通道，D. arrival到达，句意：政府决定拆掉旧桥，它不够牢固不能让车辆通过。选C。

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