unit 101 ppt 5

What do roads link?

• local and national locations, towns, cities, airports, docks etc.

• only local neighborhoods

• only national highways

• only airports and docks

What do rail links connect?

• major towns and cities to docks and airports.

• residential areas to shopping malls.

• schools to hospitals.

• parks to museums.

What do airports link?

• regional and international destinations, carrying people and goods.

• only local destinations, excluding international travel.

• destinations within a single city, without any international connections.

• only cargo routes, without passenger services.

What were canals traditionally used for before the railways were built?

• to transport goods

• to provide water for irrigation

• to generate electricity

• to serve as tourist attractions

What is a characteristic of Motorways in the UK?

• They are single-lane roads

• They connect all parts of the UK and avoid built-up areas

• They are only found in cities

• They are pedestrian-only paths

Fill in the blank: There are over ______ miles of A roads in the UK.

• 28,000

• 15,000

• 35,000

• 50,000

What are B and unclassified roads?

• Major roads serving large cities

• Minor roads often serving smaller towns and villages

• Highways with multiple lanes

• Roads exclusively for bicycles

Cycle paths are a UK-wide network of paths and routes for ______ and cycling.

• walking

• driving

• swimming

• flying

What is an example of an arch bridge mentioned in the text?

• Inigo Jones bridge, Llanrwst, North Wales

• Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA

• Brooklyn Bridge, New York, USA

• Tower Bridge, London, UK

What is an example of a beam bridge mentioned in the text?

• Road bridge in Cardigan

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

• Tower Bridge