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26 de marzo de 2008

Underground or subway?












The London underground is one of the world's biggest. After reading the text in your Students's book find out more about this outstanding transport! Click here and try to answer these questions:

How many lines are there?
Does the London underground run 24 hours a day?
What was the first line that operated?
What's the colour in the Central Line?

History and Map

Now let's have a look at New York's subway. How is it different from London's? Answer the questions:

Who built the subway in New York and when did he do it?
How many lines (or services) are there?
Does the New York subway run 24 hours a day?
What's the route letter for Eighth Avenue Express?

History and Map

Now find 3 differences and similarities between both of them.

Review grammar with this Underground site