2. Reading Comprehension

1. Why did the Londoners turn their thoughts to constructing an underground railway?

2. What railway engine was bought by the Metropolitan Railway?

3. What is the distinctive symbol of London Underground?

3. Vocabulary Focus

A. Match the words on the left with the words on the right and use the word combinations in the sentences below. Make some changes if necessary.

1. immediate a. sight

2. ensuing b. symbol

3. innovative c. success

4. distinctive d. design

5. familiar e. years

1. They made an attempt to contact the German carmakers and had an __________________________.

2. As you reach the Academy where you study you see the __________________________.

3. The situation deteriorated over the __________________________.

4. Many sportswear companies have their own _________________________.

5. The __________________________ of a new airplane has made a travelling around the world more enjoyable.

3. Vocabulary Development Uses of ‘like’

A.

Look at the example from the text: 1)…vehicles, like stage coaches… Here are some other examples with ‘like’: 2) It is not like Stephen to be late. 3) I don’t like the way he speaks to the children. 4) Twenty years ago travel was nothing like as easy as it is now. 5) Her hair is dark brown like mine. 6) I’d like a cheeseburger, please.

B. In which in the examples above are the words in bold used:

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2
3
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5

a. as ‘you want’

b. as an example

c. as similar to something

d. as a verb to approve of something

e. as typical of a particular person

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f. as ‘not at all’

C. Read and give the corresponding translation of the sentences:

1. Things like plastic, paper and glass can all be recycled.

2. He’s never liked talking about people behind their backs.

3. It’s just like her to run away from her responsibilities.

4. This will be nothing like enough money.

5. A club should be like a big family.

6. At last he felt like a real driver.

7. Try to avoid fatly foods like cakes and biscuits.

8. There’s nothing like a nice cup of tea!

9. I like my coffee quite weak.

10. There’s something I’d like to tell you.

5. Vocabulary Exercises

A. Read the text. Decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. Then answer the questions. ***

The Dominance of London

The arrangement of the country’s transport (1) __________ illustrates the dominance of London. London is at the centre of network, with a ‘web’ of (2) __________ and railways coming from it. Britain’s road-numbering system, (M for motorways, then A, B and C for class roads) is based on the (3) ___________ out of London that roads take.

It is notable that the names of the main London railway stations are known almost (4) __________ in the country, whereas the names of stations in other cities are only known to those who use them regularly or live nearby. The (5) __________of the London stations are: Charing Cross, Euston, King’s Cross, Liverpool Street, Paddington, St. Pancras, Victoria, Waterloo. Each runs trains only in a certain direction (6) __________ of London. If your journey takes you through London, you have to (7) __________ the Underground to get from one of these stations to another.

1. A. network B. web C. circuit D. circle

2. A. rails B. roads C. lines D. tracks

3. A. way B. movement C. directory D. place

4. A. everybody B. somebody C. everything D. something

5. A. signs B. calls C. surnames D. names

6. A out B. in C. from D. for

7. A take B. use C. bring D. get

1. What comes from the centre of London’s transport network?

2. What symbols are used to number the roads in Britain?

3. Which direction do the well-known railway stations run the trains?

B. Fill in the blanks with one of the words given in the box. Read the text.

tramways passenger role links train include drivers transport

The Jubilee line extension (1) ________ with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), one of several light rail systems now operating in the UK. Others (2) ________ the Manchester Metrolink and the Tyre and Wear Metro. The DLR trains have no drivers, but are staffed by a (3) ________ captain who operates the doors and ensures the safety of the (4) ________. You can even listen to a guided tour as you travel high above the rejuvenated docks. Light rail and tramways are set to have a growing (5) ________ in meeting the country’s public transport needs in this new century. Up to 25 new (6) ________ are planned in major cities and conurbations.

Which two words did you not use?

Write sentences of your own containing each. ***

1. _____________________________________________________________

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2. _____________________________________________________________

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