London Underground - Test 5

C1 Advanced · Listening Multiple Choice Interview · Cambridge English Advanced 2, Cambridge University Press

You will hear an interview in which a historian called Mark Connor and a writer called Judith Monroe are talking about the history of the underground railway in London. For questions 1–6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

An interview with historian Mark Connor and writer Judith Monroe about the history of the London Underground railway, marking its 150th anniversary.

Mark says that the problems which led to the creation of the railway

resulted from poor urban planning.

were similar to those we have today.

typified the thinking of their age.

only had one possible solution.

Judith believes that the engineering methods used to make the first tunnel

worked surprisingly quickly.

were too basic to be efficient.

caused a minimum amount of disruption.

resulted in the loss of too many homes.

How does Mark feel about the public reaction when the first underground line opened?

disappointed by their reluctance to go underground

struck by their willingness to tolerate lengthy journeys

amused by their unfounded fears

impressed by their general enthusiasm

Judith and Mark both say that, during the early years of its construction, the railway

created many jobs for people.

had a big influence on urban development.

inspired imitators all over the world.

made national heroes of its developers.

Judith compares certain underground stations to a classic film in that

they are designed in the style of a particular era.

they give a feeling of being in a cinema.

they are a product of the same creative vision.

they give a similar sense of size and excitement.

What does Mark think about the railway map?

It has come to represent the city.

It can confuse people unfamiliar with its format.

It encourages people to use the underground.

It is well designed for something so inexpensive.

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