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1. А place to see history 5. А healthy form of transport
2. An easy way to рау for the trip 6. Popular tourist routes
3. А contrast to the dark city 7. Named after its form
4. Capital experts 8. Why driving on the other side
А. The London Underground is the quickest and easiest way of getting around the
city. Today it is as important а landmark of the capital as Big Ben or the London
Еуе. The underground is often called the Tube because of its shape: tube shaped
tunnels, stations and trains. The Tube became an official name for the first time in the
early 1900s, after the Central London Railway (now the Central Line) was named the
Twopenny Tube.
В. In 1956 the red London double-decker bus appeared on the London streets for the first
time. At that time, the London buildings had gone black because of smoke from the
coal used for heating. What's more, due to the local climate and lack of wind, there
was always fog in the city. Under such gloomy circumstances, the bright-red London
double-decker bus became а sensation! In the past 50 years, the red double-decker has
become an icon of London.
С. Oyster is an electronic smart card ticket. Regardless of whether you live in London, or
you are а tourist, а day trip visitor, or а regular visitor to the capital, the Oyster Card is
definitely the easiest way to travel around the London Transport system. Simply touch
the card on the yellow reader to get through the Tube gates or board other London
puЬlic transport. The card doesn't even need to bе removed from your purse or wallet
to work.
D. The London Transport Museum is worth visiting. Entrance is not free but the price of
for а year pass is more than reasonable. The exhibitions displayed in the museum
present London transport in its historical context. There are more than 80 vehicles,
including а red London bus and the world's first Underground train. The galleries are
full of interactive exhibit’s for young people to play on - including real buses and
trains!
Е. In London there are around 23 000 taxis. The taxi drivers know every comer of London
because ,all of them have to take an exam, called the Knowledge. This exam supposes
that the candidate driver can recognize most of the 20 000 London streets and knows
how to choose the shortest route between two points. Each taxi driver should also
know all the parks, cinemas, theatres and museums in the city.
F. Over the last few years, · cycling around London has been getting more and more
popular. The reasons are obvious - there is no 'carbon waste' and it prevents obesity
and heart disease. For tourists, it is often also the quickest and the easiest way to see
London, with the bonus of getting some exercise. The casual user hires а bike at one
of the numerous bike stations, rides it where he or she wants and then returns it to any ·
of the docking stations.
G. lf you've ever been to Britain, one of the: first ·things you will have noticed is that the
British drive on the wrong side of the road. They drive on the left! The reason for this
goes back to the days when people travelled on horses. Most people are right-handed
and the left is the natural side to ride on if you are on horseback - you need your right
hand to hold а sword in case of any trouble.