SS ORIANA LAUNCHED

The video reports on the launch of the Oriana, a 40,000-ton liner, the largest built in Britain in 20 years. Princess Alexandra officiated the launch with a three-bottle ceremony. The Oriana, costing 14 million pounds, will travel the Suez route to Australia, reducing the voyage by a week at speeds over 27 knots. It will also operate in the Pacific, accommodating 2,000 passengers with amenities like swimming pools and a cinema.

What is the significance of the Oriana in terms of its size?

• It is the first liner to be built in Australia.

• It is the smallest liner built in England.

• It is the largest liner ever built in the world.

• It is the largest liner built in Britain in twenty years.

Who was responsible for launching the Oriana?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• Princess Diana

• Princess Alexandra

• Prince Charles

What was unique about the launch ceremony of the Oriana?

• It was conducted underwater.

• It was the first launch to be televised.

• It involved a three-bottle launch with different wines.

• It was the first launch to use champagne.

What route will the Oriana take to Australia?

• The Arctic route

• The Suez route

• The Panama Canal route

• The Cape of Good Hope route

Which of the following is an amenity available on the Oriana?

• A golf course

• A large cinema

• A shopping mall

• A roller coaster