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ioned as a bomb shelter, an aeroplane factory, an antiaircraft centre and meeting rooms for the government administration. 5 After World War II, more lines were added because more people traveled on the underground. 6 It means that many of the lines are linked at many stations. Therefore, it is very convenient for riders to go to different places in the city from any station. 2. In the brochure, the following years indicate the important stages in the development of the London Underground. Listen to the tape and find the information to match the year. Answers C2 Date Event 1854 An underground railway was decided to be built. 1863 The first tunnels were opened. 1868 The next section of the underground system was opened. 1884 The underground service was provided in the middle of the city. 1933 A public anization was created. 19181938 London Transport was expanded. After 1945 More people traveled on the underground and more lines were added. 1977 The last line was added. 3. Go through the passage again and find out how many parts can the passage be divided into. Step 4: Practice: 1. Let’s plete Part D. Find these words in the text and try to guess their meanings according to the context, and then match the new words with their definitions. Answers 1 d 2 e 3 b 4f 5 c 6 h 7 g 8 a 2. Please finish Part E. Zhao Ning wrote an to a friend to tell him abut her trip to London. Here is part of her . Complete it using the words in the box. Answers (1) Underground (2) oldest (3) plex (4) 1863 (5) boundary (6) 1977 (7) carriages (8) userfriendly (9) World War II (10) bomb shelters 3. Complete the following passag