Lesson 1

Vocabulary

1. Complete the definitions with the words in the box. Use a dictionary to help you if necessary.

1. describing something that uses a lot of new technology. high-tech
2. any system that has a lot of connected parts network.
3. buses, trains or trams that anyone can use to travel around public transpart.
4. places, buildings or equipment that are used for an activity facilities.
5. an increase in the size or length of something expansion.

Reading

2. You’re going to read a notice from the Cairo Metro network. Work in pairs. Before you read, guess which of these statements about the metro network are true. Then, read and tick (✓).

1. The Cairo Metro is a type of underground train network. ✓
2. It was the first metro network in Africa. ✓
3. It was opened in 1977. Incorrect: It's a 21st Century public transport system.
4. It has four different lines: Line 1, Line 2, Line 3 and line 4. Incorrect: It has three different lines: Line 1, Line 2 and Line 3. Line 4 is not completed.

3. Read the notice quickly. Which sentence best summarises the information in it?

a. The Cairo Metro network is now a lot bigger, and the expansion work is complete.
b. Some work on the Cairo Metro network is now complete, and there will be further expansion work in the future.
c. Expansion work on four lines of the Cairo Metro network is planned for in the future, and this work will begin soon.

4. Read the notice again. Answer the questions.

1. How much longer is the network with the addition of Line 3? 7/seven kilometers.
2. How many lines will the Cairo metro have by 2030? 6/six.
3. Which line are people building at the moment? Line 4.
4. What isn’t known at the moment? When building work on Lines 5 and 6 will start.