Cars zoomed past, leaving a trail of noise and fumes.

Meaning: The cars were moving very quickly and making a lot of noise and smoke.

Choice of Words: Cars are vehicles that are used to transport people or goods. Zoomed means to move very quickly. Past means by or beyond something. Leaving means to go away from a place or person. Trail means a line or track left by something that has passed. Noise is a loud, unpleasant sound. Fumes are harmful gases or smoke. By describing cars zooming past and leaving a trail of noise and fumes, the writer is creating a sense of pollution and chaos.

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