Journeys means of transport

1.

JOURNEYS
MEANS OF
TRANSPORT

2.

Do you know?
BICYCLES
The first prototype of a bicycle was invented in the early 19th
century by the german inventor Karl Dresden
Amsterdam is considered one of the most cycling cities
in the world.
There were times, in the 50s and 60s, when the everincreasing number of cars threatened to drive cyclists out
of Dutch cities
According to the most conservative estimates, about 400,000
cyclists take to the streets of the city every day
The average Dutch resident cycles 853 km per year.
The total length of bike paths in the Netherlands is 15,000
km
The average speed allowed for a cyclist is 20 km/h.
For every 100 bicycles in Amsterdam, there is only one
scooter or scooter
Amsterdam

3.

Do you know?
YELLOW TAXIS
Yellow taxis were introduced in 1907
Yellow Cab Company painted its taxis yellow, which
contrasted markedly with other cars on the streets.
For a long time in New York, yellow taxis used medallions that
regulated fares
On the streets of New York, you will find not only yellow taxis, but
also green ones that serve the outskirts of the city, as well as black
limousines and sedans for more luxurious trips.
Many taxi drivers in New York speak several languages
Every year, taxis in New York bring millions of dollars to the
city treasury through taxes and licensing fees.
New York

4.

Do you know?
WATER BUSES
River trams (or buses) began plowing the Venetian
canals in 1881
River buses come in 3 types: large, medium and small.
Not all vaporettos are equipped with toilets. Bathrooms are
available only on ships plying long routes.
The crew of river buses consists of a captain and one
sailor.
Vaporetto channels are driven at a speed of 8 km/h. It is
no longer prohibited by law. This restriction was
introduced so that the boats do not create large waves
that can interfere with the movement of the gondolas
Venice

5.

Do you know?
HIGH SPEED TRAINS
Nine days before the opening of the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo,
Emperor Hirohito honored with his presence the commissioning
ceremony of the first high-speed train connecting the Japanese capital
with Osaka.
The Tokaido-Shinkansen expressway has become not only the fastest
railway in the world, but also the busiest.
A special high-speed railway track was built for the train,
breaking 108 km of tunnels
The first train with a speed of 210 km per hour
Now trains on the Tohoku-Shinkansen line in some sections, despite
the mountainous Japanese landscape, reach speeds of up to 320
km/h.
They are not only fast, regular and follow the movement schedule to
the nearest second
Tokio

6.

Do you know?
ELECTRIC TRAMS
The first tram started running in 1873.
Kablkary" is one of the most famous sights of the city. It
is the only remaining cable tram system in the world.
The first electric trams were launched in 1892.
After the devastating earthquake of 1906, tram lines were
among the first forms of public transport that were restored
to rebuild the city.
San Francisco has been the site of various innovations in tram
transportation. For example, trams with two floors were used
here for the first time.
The streetcar network in San Francisco covers a variety of
routes, passing through various areas of the city, from
historic districts to the coastline and mountain slopes.
San Francisco

7.

Do you know?
RED BUSES
The first double-decker buses appeared in London at the beginning of
the 20th century
The Routemaster model, introduced in the 1950s, has become one of
the most famous and recognizable in the world.
London's bus network is one of the most extensive in the world.
Red buses serve almost every district of the city.
With the development of technology, new types of buses are emerging
in London, including hybrid and electric models
Some models of red buses have open upper floors, which makes the
trip more panoramic and exciting for tourists
Red buses have appeared in various films, TV shows, books and
other works of art, which highlights their importance in the culture of
London and beyond.
London

8.

VOCABULARY
To estimate - |ˈestɪmeɪt|- оценивать
Markedly - |ˈmɑːkɪdlɪ| - заметно, явно
Fare - |feə| - плата за проезд
Outskirts - |ˈaʊtskɜːts| - окраина
To Ply - |plaɪ| - курсировать
To Prohibit - |prə(ʊ)ˈhɪbɪt| - запрещать
Presence - |ˈprez(ə)ns| - присутствие
To Honor - |ˈɒnər| - почтить
Treasury - |ˈtreʒ(ə)rɪ| - казна
Devastating - |ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ| разрушительный
License fee - |ˈlaɪs(ə)ns fiː|лицензионный сбор
Extensive - |ɪkˈstensɪv| - обширный
To Emerge - |ɪˈmɜːdʒ| - появляться

9.

Match the pictures with cities
I
IV
II
V
III
VI
a Tokio
b London
c San Francisco
d Amsterdam
e Venice
f New York
Yellow taxi
Red bus
Water bus
Bicycle
High speed train
Electric tram

10.

Key
1) d III
2) f IV
3) e V
4) a I
5) c VI
6) b II