Номер 48, страница 192 - гдз по английскому языку 8 класс учебник Афанасьева, Михеева

Unit 5. Going to Places: The World of Travelling. New Language. Vocabulary Section - номер 48, страница 192.

Условие.

48 A. Read the dialogue and a) find at least three things that help passengers in the London Underground; b) do the tasks that follow it; c) listen to the dialogue and then act it out (No. 28).

Dialogue

Margaret: Bryan, could you help me, please? I’m going to Oxford Street. I’d be very grateful if you could explain how to get there.

Bryan: If I were you, I would take the underground. The nearest underground station here is Tooting Broadway. It’s just round the corner.

M: You see, it’s my first journey in the London Underground. I hear that it’s rather confusing. Do you think I’ll manage?

B: I’m sure you will. Just take your time and look at the signs. Use this underground map. It may turn out to be helpful.

M: Oh, thank you. Where is Tooting Broadway?

B: Here, almost at the bottom of the map, nearly at the end of the Northern Line. Can you see it?

M: Yes, I can. So, if I take a train at Tooting Broadway, where do I travel?

B: Your destination is Tottenham Court Road. It’s here where the black and the red lines cross. But you must make sure that the train will pass through Tottenham Court Road, as some of the trains, those which go to Edgware ['edgwee], don’t.

M: How can I make sure?

B: There’s a television screen at each station which says where the train is going. You need a train going to High Barnet or Mill Hill East.

M: That really sounds easy. I won’t have to change trains or platforms. Thank you very much for the directions and for the map. Oh, there’s a text on the other side. (Margaret reads.)

The Underground

There are 270 Underground stations in London and its suburbs. In the centre of London you are never likely to be more than a few minutes from one of them.

Stations are indicated by an illuminated London Transport symbol.

Look at your Underground map to decide your journey. You must buy your ticket before travelling, either from a ticket machine or an Oyster card which may well save your time and keep you away from trouble.

Trains run frequently from about 05.00 until 01.00 a.m.

Make sure you wait on the correct platform for your destination, and choose your train by the indicator on the platform or the front of the train. It is important to know the final destination of the train you want, because from some platforms trains leave for several different destinations. Please ask one of the station staff if you are lost.

Your ticket takes you right through to your destination. Just follow the signs for the lines you want, and at all stations there are maps to help you. Keep your ticket to give up at the end of your journey. Most trains stop at all stations, but certain stations are closed at weekends.

M: Very helpful, indeed. I say, Bryan, it mentions Oyster cards. What are they?

B: Oyster cards are plastic smart cards you can use on any kind of public transport instead of paper tickets. Put pay-as-you-go credit on it which you use when you travel. You can get to every place of interest in London without worrying about the different tickets or unfamiliar money.

M: I’m afraid that won’t be of much use in my case: I’m leaving London the day after tomorrow.

B: Then I would advise buying a Travelcard.

M: What’s a Travelcard?

B: A Travelcard permits the purchaser to travel by bus, underground or main line train for any numbers of journeys from 9.30 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. on the following day of purchase. It is an excellent way to travel in the London area for an average tourist, as it is convenient and helps you to save your money.

M: Where can I buy a Travelcard?

B: It is on sale at all railway and underground stations and in certain small shops, usually news agencies. They have a special sign on the door. Also you can buy it online.

B. Fill in the missing information.

1. To get from Tooting Broadway to Tottenham Court Road (by underground) you use the ... Line.

2. To tell the passengers where the train is going they use ... at each station.

3. In London there are over ... Underground stations.

4. There is a special illuminated ... for London transport.

5. One can buy a ticket either from a ... or the ... .

6. Oyster card and ... save your time, trouble and money.

7. From some platforms trains leave for different ... .

8. In the London Underground one keeps the ticket till the end of the journey and ... leaving the Underground.

9. Oyster cards and Travelcards are not only for the Underground, they are also for ... and even ... .

10. You can buy your Travelcard ... and in some small shops and online.

Решение.

Решение 2.

Заполните пропуски.

Ответ:

1. Northern Line (Северная линия)

2. a television screen (телевизионный экран)

3. 270 (270)

4. London Transport symbol (символ лондонского транспорта)

5. ticket machine ... ticket office (билетный автомат ... билетная касса)

6. Travelcards (проездные карты Travelcard)

7. destinations (направлений)

8. gives it up on (сдаёт его при)

9. buses ... main line trains (автобусов ... поездов магистральных линий)

10. at all railway and underground stations (на всех железнодорожных вокзалах и станциях метро)