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growth 3) led to。 ● Reading The first underground in the world Step 1: Leadin T: Have you heard of London? S: Yes. It’s the capital of the UK. T: When we talk about London, what will you think about? Can you give me some examples what London is famous for? S1: The Cambridge University and the Oxford University. S2: London Bridge. S3: the heavy fog. S4: the Big Ben. ... T: Well done, everyone. In addition to these, the underground system in London is also the oldest and the best in the world. Today we’ll learn something about the London Underground. Step 2: Fastreading for general idea. Now let’s e to our books. Go through the passage as quickly as possible and try to find answers to the three questions in Part A. While reading, you just need to focus on and identify the information which is needed to answer the questions. Answers A 1 In 1863. 2 It was important because it linked with other lines at almost every station, making the system more userfriendly. 3 He is the architect that designed many of the new stations built between 1918 and 1938. Many of the stations are still in use today. Step 3: Detailed reading for important information 1. Now read the passage again more carefully. After it, you are required to answer the questions of Part C1. Answers C1 1 Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses were required. This increased traffic on the road. The underground system transported more people without increasing traffic on the road. 2 The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels. 3 He bought many of the different lines and set up the Underground Group. 4 The un