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TOEIC Reading 5 Exercisee 358

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Question: 
O:8:"stdClass":2:{s:8:"question";s:105:"The chairman was obliged to bring the meeting to a ______ because a fire broke out in the adjoining room.";s:7:"choices";a:4:{i:0;s:9:"cessation";i:1;s:10:"standstill";i:2;s:8:"stopping";i:3;s:4:"halt";}}
Answer: 
d
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answer explanation: 

<p>The chairman was obliged to bring the meeting to a <u>halt</u> because a fire broke out in the adjoining room.</p>

<p>The correct answer is (D) halt. In this context, the word "halt" means to stop or bring to a sudden stop. The chairman had to abruptly end the meeting due to the fire in the adjoining room. The other options do not accurately convey the idea of a sudden stop or interruption.</p>

<p>(A) cessation: This word refers to a formal or temporary stopping of something, but it does not convey the sense of a sudden stop or interruption that is needed in this context.</p>

<p>(B) standstill: This word means a complete stop or lack of movement, but it does not capture the idea of an abrupt or sudden stop that is caused by the fire.</p>

<p>(C) stopping: This word is a general term for coming to a stop, but it does not convey the sense of a sudden or abrupt stop that is necessary in this context.</p>