Comprehension Passage

Directions: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Each question will present three words (I, II, and III) that can fill the blanks. Choose the option containing the word(s) that correctly fills the blanks to complete the passage.

The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator. It consists of a 27-kilometre ring of superconducting magnets with a number of accelerating structures to boost the energy of particles along the way. Since its ________ (A) in 2008, the LHC has made significant contributions to the field of particle physics, including the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012. The LHC allows scientists to recreate the conditions that existed just after the Big Bang by ________ (B) high-energy particle beams. These experiments provide valuable insights into the fundamental forces and particles that make up our universe. Despite its groundbreaking achievements, the LHC's operation requires ________ (C) precautions to ensure the safety of all those involved. Upgrades are continually made to ________ (D) its capabilities, with the High-Luminosity LHC project aiming to increase the collider's luminosity by a factor of 10. This project is expected to be completed by 2027, furthering our understanding of the universe's origins and fundamental laws. To achieve these ambitious goals, a collaboration of thousands of scientists and engineers from around the world is ________ (E), working together to push the boundaries of human knowledge.

Which of the following phrases can fill in the blank labelled as (D) in the passage?

I. continuously lower

II. marginally improve

III. significantly boost

1
Only I
2
Both I & III
3
Both I & II
4
Only II
5
Only III

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