Тест: An online article
Предмет: Английский язык
Класс: 8
Цели обучения: London is one of the biggest cities in the world – but it’s very easy to get around. The quickest way is the London Underground, which is also known as ‘the Tube’. It’s the oldest subway in the world; the fi rst tunnel was completed in 1843, although the railway line, which connected six stations, wasn’t opened until twenty years later. Since then it has grown into a network of 11 lines and 270 stations. Every day, over 4.5 million people are transported across the city in this way. The trains are often packed, especially at rush hour, so it’s not always very comfortable – but it is certainly fast and effi cient. It’s also easy to understand, thanks to the coloured maps
which are clearly displayed in every underground station. Another option is to catch a bus. Buses are also frequent and easy to use. Arrival and departure times are displayed at bus stops, so you know how long you’ll have to wait (it isn’t usually very long). London’s red, double-decker buses are famous, of course, and it’s fun to sit upstairs and see the sights. However, you’ll probably be held up by traf c jams – a ten-minute Tube journey could take half an hour by bus! Of course taxis (cabs) are an alternative to public transport – in fact, London is famous for its black cabs and their drivers, who are thoroughly tested on their knowledge of London before they are licensed. However, be careful if you take a cab. It’s the easiest and laziest way to get about, but they’re expensive, and even though the black cab drivers know the shortcuts, they are often delayed by traffi c, and you will be charged for the journey time, not the distance. Perhaps in the future cars will be banned from the city centre, and the roads won’t be blocked and the air will be cleaner. For now, however, traffi c is a major problem. One possible, and ‘green’, solution is cycling, and the London bike hire scheme is very popular. You can pick up a bike from one of 750 ‘stations’, and leave it at another one when you arrive at your destination. However, cyclists should take great care (and always wear a helmet). They are not always seen by motorists, especially those driving large vehicles, and as a result, it can be dangerous.
Вопросов: 10
Время: 15 мин
Вопрос 1
Based on the article, which statement about the London Underground is NOT true?
Выберите один ответ.
A) It is the oldest subway system in the world.
B) Its first railway line opened in 1843.
C) It is often very crowded during rush hour.
D) It uses colored maps to help passengers navigate.
Вопрос 2
A tourist wants to see famous London landmarks while traveling and is not in a hurry. According to the article, which two modes of transport would best suit this goal?
Выберите все верные ответы.
A) The London Underground (the Tube)
B) A double-decker bus
C) A black taxi cab
D) A hired bicycle