1. The British canal network came into being because __________.
A. there was a need to transport coal more quickly and efficiently
B. there are many cycle lanes
C. factory and mine owners realized the value of water transport
D. of the success of the railway
2. By 1905 in Britain, cars began to look like cars today, with headlamps, bonnets,
windscreens, rubber tires and __________.
A. number plates
B. wheels
C. seats
D. doors
3. In Britain, you are not allowed to drive a car unsupervised until you have passed
__________.
A. a driving test
B. an original educational test
C. an average American program
D. expatriate British people
4. A __________is vehicle for hire which carries passengers.
A. taxicab
B. steam locomotive
C. lorry
D. tube
5. The most famous taxis have to be the __________ cabs taxi service in London.
A. black B. yellow C. green D. white
6. The taxi drivers have to __________ in London.
A. develop the habits of protecting themselves
B. know every street
C. report historical accidents
D. include light entertainment
7. __________ are Britain's primary domestic transport routes.
A. Vans and taxis
B. Cars and motorcycles
C. Roads and motorways
D. Railway trains and canal barges
8. British people use __________ for traveling long distances or for going on
school outings.
A. single-decker buses
B. double-decker buses
C. trains
D. coaches
9. Most people in Britain travel by __________.
A. car
B. taxi
C. taxicab
D. coach
10. Motorcycling is popular in Britain, both as a __________ and as a pastime with
over one million motorcyclists.
A.means of transport
B. regular sport
C. broadcasting source
D. scandal
11. Railway trains, canal barges, and __________ are the main means of
transporting heavy goods in Britain.
A. coaches
B. lorries
C. airplanes
D. cabs
12. The traffic in the UK might be a bit painful to you especially if you’re not used
to __________.
A. waiting in queues
B. having a political outlook
C. buying newspapers
D. selling broadsheet
13. Some of the British cities are ___________with many motor cars and other
transports.
A. overcrowded
B. overwhelming
C. high populated
D. larger number
14. British people like the comfort of driving their car from work to home, but
during __________ they can't stand the heavy traffic so they have to consider
taking a bus.
A. rush hours
B. the year
C. the past decades
D. newspaper publications
15. In Britain, the traffic is much heavier in __________ rather than in
__________ where fewer driving machines are frequent.
A. British government / The UK
B. left side / right side
C. downtown areas / rural roads
D. railway network/bus station
16. Channel Tunnel links the UK with the __________ mainland.
A. European
B. airport
C. traffic
D. France
17. Driving a car in the UK may seem tricky to you at first because you have to
ride __________.
A. in the right side of the road
B. the steering wheel on the left side
C. in rural roads
D. in the left side of the road
18. Pollution is a serious issue in the UK as in most __________.
A. developing countries
B. developed countries
C. particular cities
D. government
19. Millions of passengers arrive or __________ from British airports every year.
A. depart B. pass C. reach D. join
20. The UK has a large train network connecting __________ around the country.
A. cities and towns
B. trains and rail travel
C. big discounts and season tickets
D. London, Glasgow, and Liverpool
21. With 24 international airports in the UK and a variety of __________ on offer,
it’s easy to travel between UK cities and beyond.
A. European capitals
B. cab booking
C. cheap flights
D. cars and taxis
22. If you are considering driving a car in the UK, you’ll not need to bring
__________ and insurance.
A. driving license B. card C. certificate D. degree
23. __________ is very popular in the UK and a great way to get around your town
or city, save money and keep fit.
A. Cycling B. Running C. Jogging D. Racing