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Ex.25. Choose the appropriate word combinations to complete the sentences.
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1) The Konkani Railway was inaugurated in…
a) 1986. b) 1990. c) 1996.
2) The reduction in distance resulted in…
a) increasing train speed. b) cutting down journey time. c) decreasing fare.
3) The speed potential of the Konkani Railway is…
a) 100 km/h. b) 130 km/h. c) 160 km/h.
4) About 11% of the line is laid down…
a) under the ground. b) in the tunnels. c) on the bridges.
5) The journey time from Bombay to Mangalore is…
a) 12 hours. b) 30 hours. c) 41 hours.
TEXT D
Read and translate the text using a dictionary. Put questions to the underlined words.
USA (Dallas)
LIGHT RAIL* ARRIVES IN THE LONE STAR STATE
The first stage of Dallas light rail network was inaugurated in June 1997. Marching bands, balloons, free rides created a lively atmosphere in Dallas, when the city and its surrounding region celebrated the Grand Opening of the first modern light rail line in Texas. The ceremonies were held in the city centre as well as at all 14 stations along the initial 16 km route.
More than 4, 000 local officials and citizens from across the region gathered in temperatures of over +37° С to witness the opening of the light rail.
The Grand Opening, a five-day period of public celebrations, included a gala dinner, art program and parties at eight of the fourteen stations. Thanks to sponsorship from over 80 corporations, passengers were also able to ride free of charge for the whole of the following week in a «try-it-you'll-like-it» campaign. The biggest sponsors were recognized with their names on some of the cars exteriors.
Approximately 8, 600 passengers rode the light rail line on the first afternoon. Regular commercial services began on June 24. The standard fares are: $1 for a single ticket and $2 for a return ticket, apart from the city centre zone where there is a 50 cent single ticket. Different discounts are proposed (e.g. passengers can buy 11 tickets for the price of 10, and there is also a “day pass” offering unlimited travel on light rail and bus services for just $3 a day).
Dallas light rail network has purchased 40 Light Rail Vehicles (LRV). Able to accommodate 160 passengers each, the cars have a top speed of 105km/h. The air-conditioned LRVs can operate singly or in trains of up to three depending on demand. Traffic frequency on the city centre section is 5 minutes and 10 minutes during the peak hours and off-peak hours respectively.
Capital Program of the Dallas light rail network development envisages construction of additional light rail and commuter rail routes over the next 15 years, creating a 145 km network by 2010.
Note: * light rail – высокоскоростная железная дорога местного значения
LESSON SIX
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