The _____ (1) of the industrial revolution has had a _____ (2) impact on the world. The introduction of _____ (3) and advanced machinery changed the _____ (4) of production, allowing for goods to be manufactured at an unprecedented rate. This period saw a _____ (5) shift from agrarian societies to _____ (6) cities teeming with factories.
Despite the economic growth, the industrial revolution also brought about several _____ (7). Workers were often subjected to _____ (8) working conditions, long hours, and minimal pay. This led to the rise of labor unions, which _____ (9) for better conditions and _____ (10) wages.
Furthermore, the rapid industrialization had significant _____ (11) consequences. The heavy use of coal and other fossil fuels led to severe air and water _____ (12), affecting the health of the population. The need for raw materials resulted in the _____ (13) of natural resources and significant _____ (14) to ecosystems.
In response to these challenges, many countries have now adopted _____ (15) to promote sustainable development. The focus has shifted to _____ (16) energy sources, like solar and wind, and implementing _____ (17) practices to reduce environmental impact.
The industrial revolution remains a _____ (18) chapter in human history. It exemplifies how technological advancement can drive economic growth but also highlights the importance of addressing the _____ (19) and environmental _____ (20) that accompany such progress.
a) start
b) advent
c) launch
d) arrival
a) positive
b) negative
c) profound
d) superficial
a) tools
b) techniques
c) technologies
d) ideas
a) speed
b) nature
c) way
d) pattern
a) gradual
b) sudden
c) minor
d) dramatic
a) rural
b) urban
c) suburban
d) developed
a) opportunities
b) challenges
c) advancements
d) benefits
a) poor
b) excellent
c) ideal
d) superb
a) asked
b) pleaded
c) fought
d) protested
a) reduced
b) fair
c) higher
d) lower
a) social
b) political
c) economic
d) environmental
a) preservation
b) protection
c) pollution
d) promotion