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s New York, London, Beijing, Paris, Sydney, and Tokyo. The subway is an underground system of high speed trains. The world’s first system was built in London, and trains have been operating there since 1890. Subway trains move more quickly and efficiently than buses. They, too, are inexpensive and help solve city traffic problems. The one drawback of subway trains is that they are often crowded and noisy. Taxicabs are more expensive than buses or subways, but they deliver you to the exact location you want in the shortest time possible. Taxis are convenient if you are in a hurry or if you are taking along a number of suitcases or packages. And as an added attraction, many cab drivers will tell you stories about their adventures as taxicab drivers or even the details of their life stories. If you ever visit a major city in another country, you probably have no trouble getting around. You will quickly find out about city bus routes and schedules, and about crowds on subway trains. Like many people, of course, you may e to the conclusion that the most inexpensive and reliable form of transportation will be your own two legs. Three principal kinds of transportation The advantage(s) of cars Subways Advantage(s) Disadvantage(s) Taxicab (taxis) Advantage(s) Disadvantage(s) The most inexpensive and reliable form of transportation B. Tom is writing a letter to a newspaper editor, telling him his opinion about what he saw this morning. Please plete the letter by filling each blank with one proper word. Dear Editor, This morning, I saw many cars (1) ____________ for the traffic lights at the (2) ____________ road when a large number of people came to the cars. Some of them were selling newspapers while others were (3) ____________ drinks and brushes. One woman was rushing to the cars with some magazines. Another girl was running as fast as she (4) ____________ to the cars, carrying some other things. Even one beggar was (5) ____________ at the windows of the cars to ask for money! As a (6) ____________, the road looked very messy and the drivers felt so unfortable and frightened that they couldn’t drive even though the lights had turned (7) ____________. In my opinion, this is very bad for (8) ____________ and the environment. What’s worse, it’s very (9) ____________ for the people selling those things. Some (10) ____________ should be taken to stop it. Yours, Tom Answers A. Three principal kinds of transportation Land, sea and air The advantage(s) of cars innumerable routes to almost everywhere in and out of the city。 father dies not like boats Coach it takes sixteen hours just get to Beijing Train very crowded There are several to choose from leaving at different times。 timetable 7 leave 8 Send an e–mail。 ● Task Writing an to give information This section consists of a series of activities which provide you with an opportunity to practice your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The task is divided into three steps and each st