Вопрос устная тема

A Review questions for Unit 7 in coursebook.

Section 2. Writing.

Did you know?

E Discuss these questions.

1) If your capital city was chosen to host the Olympic Games, what problems with urban transport would you expect?

2) The next Olympic Games will be in Rio de Janeiro. What transport problems will they have?

a) The London Underground is the oldest subway system in the world starting in 1863.

b) The London Underground extends for 130 kilometres east to west.

c) The plan of the London Underground system was designed by an expert on electrical circuits.

d) The Olympic park is constructed on an area of old industrial land in east London which was contaminated with poisonous chemicals.

e) Women were forbidden from watching the ancient Olympic Games in Greece.

f) 78 passengers can travel on a double-decker London bus.

g) An estimated audience of 2 billion people watched the opening ceremony.

h) The road plan of London follows roads which existed in Roman London.

i) In the 19th century, traffic problems in London were equal to today’s problems.

j) The Olympic flame is started by sun light at Olympia in Greece.

k) The Olympic flame was carried around Britain for 70 days before arriving at the stadium. 95% of people in Britain were able to see the flame being carried by runners close to their homes.

CHOOSING THE PLACE FOR NEW BUSINESS LOCATION

1) Which word describes the systems that a country, town or city needs to make it possible to live there?

a) attractions

b) accommodation

c) infrastructure

2) The local theme park is a great... for tourists.

a) attraction

b) facility

c) zone

3) What is the service sector?

a) attractions like theme parks and sports centres

b) factories and production plants

c) businesses like insurance and banking

4) He was born in Copenhagen; he’s a Dane.

a) a Danish.

b) out Denmark.

c) a Dane.

5) A business which wants to expand to another country should look for...

a) a stable currency and a strong economy.

b) low unemployment and a weak currency.

c) high labour costs and low taxation.

6) 'I’m flying to Dubai on business tomorrow.' This is...

a) an intention.

b) a fixed arrangement.

c) a spontaneous decision.

7) Which sentence describes an intention where the decision is already made?

a) He’s going to meet me at the airport.

b) I’ll meet you at the airport if you like.

c) I’m meeting the bank manager at 3pm.

8) 'Can we meet on Thursday?'

a) Sorry, Thursday wasn’t good for me.

b) I’m afraid I can’t make Thursday.

c) I’m not free at Thursday.

9) 'What about Friday afternoon?' 'Friday’s...!'

a) fine

b) not going

c) off

10) I apologise for any...

a) convenience.

b) inconvenient.

c) inconvenience.

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