A. attempted to halt the whole network for train travel B. were dissatisfied with proposed rise in unemployment C. were unhappy with their working conditions D. wanted to support workers from other unions 参考答案:B 答案解析:细节题。新闻中说铁路工人罢工的原因是为了抗议减少就业岗位的提议(in protest of proposed job cuts),那么从反面来说就是失业率的增加,因此本题选[B]。