I. Read both texts (Part I and Part II) and mark the sentences T (true), F (false), or DS (doesn’t say)

1. The construction of Moscow Metro began at the beginning of 20th century.

2. The Moscow Metro construction stopped during the Second World War.

3. The total length of Metro is more than 300 km.

4. During rush hours trains are to run with intervals of about 80 seconds.

5. A passenger in Moscow Metro feels the total darkness when he is underground.

6. The construction of Metro lines in Moscow will continue.

7. The Moscow Metro is known for its high-speed trains.

8. Work on the first section from “Sokolniki” to “Central Park” began (was started) in 1929.

9. The Moscow Metro consists of a circle line with twelve stations.

10. The Moscow Metro is equipped with the ticket machinery.

II. Learn to pronounce the following words and expressions:

III. Make the sentences with the following numbers:

1931, the Second World War, 300 km, 11 km, 4.500.000 (passengers), 80 seconds, six (times), three (days), four (years), 400 km, 75.000 (men and women), thousands of volunteers, (twelve stations).

Example: The construction of the Moscow Metro began in 1931 and continued during the Second World War.

IV. Read five predictions. In pairs answer the questions for each prediction:

1. The construction of Metro lines in Moscow will continue.

2. All nine Moscow railway stations will be connected to the Metro network.

3. The total length will reach 400 km.

4. The modernization of the Moscow Metro will continue.

5. There’ll be a system of electronic computers that will provide a more efficient public service in our Metro.

Useful language:

I think so.	I’m sure it will be
I don’t think so.	Perhaps
Probably	Maybe