2015-05-14
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1. The railway line that has no long tunnels and bridges is (cheap) line. 2. Although the gas-turbine engine is (small) and (light) than the diesel engine, it has (great) power. 3. Petrol is (expensive) than it was 2 years ago. 4. The railway became (important) means of transportation thanks to the invention of the steam locomotive. 5. The fare in the London Underground depends on the distance but (low) is 50 pence.
VIII. Перепишите предложения. Задайте общие вопросы и специальные вопросы к подчеркнутым словам.
1. Werner von Siemens produced the first experimental electric locomotive. 2. The first escalator was installed in the London Underground in 1911. 3. This plant manufactures engines for motor cars. 4. There are 12 bridges and viaducts on this railway line. 5. The new model of the car will be tested on the mountain roads. 6. High-class trains like “ Russia”, “ Irtysh”, “Siberia” and some others have high reputation and popularity. 7. The air in the Underground is changed every quarter of an hour.
IX. Перепишите и переведите текст.
