Unit 2. City life. Lesson 5. Skills 1

Lesson 5 :
An old tram
A modern train
2. In towns / cites
2. In big modern cites
3. few compartments
* run slowly
* not air - conditioned
* run on street tracks
* run fast
* air - conditioned
* run on elevated tracks
3. many compartments
* powered by electricity
*powered by electromagnetics
( điện từ)
 The train system was built in the 20th century.
 It was a major means of transport for Hanoians.
 The system was removed in 1990.
 The population has increased dramatically.
 New rail systems including a skytrain and a subway are under construction.
 F
 T
 F
 T
 F
Suggested types of transport systems in VN