Task I Reading Read the text and answer the questions. Give the full answers
The Railways
Many countries have a network of railways to help transport different types of products. The earliest system was in Ancient Greece in 600 BC. Later rail links were built to connect short distances. In the 19th century, this changed very much. Many countries developed their own network. They had private links between different towns with Germany and Britain. Britain had the best links. These links allowed carrying heavy goods such as coal, iron, ore, and wood. Building a railway was a hard work for labourers. Railways are very expensive to construct but important to transport raw materials and such goods as textiles quickly and cheaply. In the early 19th century, the first passengers travelled on the railways with horse-drawn carriages. From 1840-1850 Britain was connected by railways and used steam engine to pull carriages.
1 Why is it necessary to have a network of railways?
2. When and where was the first railway system?
3.Where were the best rail links?
4. How did the first passengers travel on the railways?
5. When did Britain begin to use steam engine?
Last Sunday the Carter family went camping in the countryside.
They found a nice place by a river.
Mr Carter put up the tent.
After that they hsd some sandwiches and cakes.
Then, Mr Carter showed his son and daughter, Sam and Pamela, how to fish.
Mrs Carter picked some flowers, and their dog Champ swam in the river. They all had a very good time.
1. The Carter family went shopping. (F) the Carter family went camping in the countryside.
2. They found a nice place for their tent. (T)
3. Mrs Carter put up the tent. (F) Mr Carter put up the tent.
4. They had hamburgers and biscuits. (F) they hsd some sandwiches and cakes.
5. Mr Carter showed his wife how to fish. (F) Mr Carter showed his son and daughter, Sam and Pamela, how to fish.
6. Children swam in the river. (F) their dog Champ swam in the river.
7. The Carter family had a good time. (T)
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