I. Read the passage carefully, then answer the following questions
London is by far the largest city in England and the United Kingdom. 8.63 million people live in London, which is on the River Thames. It is the capital of the United Kingdom. London is the biggest city in middle Europe, and the world's largest financial centre. London was founded by the Romans in AD 43 and called Londinium. The city has a huge network of transport systems. The Victorians built a number of railway systems in the mid-19th century.
There is also the world's first underground railway system, London Underground, which is the main way commuters get into London .There are five airports, though only one is actually in London (the City Airport). Most people in London are British. However, London also has many immigrants. These people come from many different countries. Many people visit London as tourists. They may see the famous "Sights of London". These sights include palaces, churches and museums. London is one of the world's most important cities for business, finance, and politics. It is also important for culture: media, entertainment, fashion, and art.
1. Is the largest city in England and the United Kingdom also the capital of the United Kingdom?
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2. What is the population of London?.
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3. How many airports actually are there in London?
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4. When were the railway systems in London built?
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5. Do you want to visit London? Why or Why not?
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Everyday on radio, on TV, and in the newspaper, we hear, see or read about many problems in the world, for example, (0) pollution problems. Air pollution is the first kind. It mostly comes from (1) .......................... released from motorbikes, cars, airplanes, trains and poisonous gases (2) ........................... from factories. Also, waste is dumped any where, even in the city where many people are living. The second pollution problem is sea pollution. Many people earn their living from fishing in the sea, and the fish they catch feed many people. But the sea has become so polluted (3) ................................... oil spills and factory wastes that the fish are dying. This pollution is not only killing the fish, but is also affecting those people who eat fish. (4) .............................. do you find a place nowadays that is not polluted. This problem is growing more difficult everyday. We must find a good solution that can (5) ........................... the world a better place to live. |
