EOIDNA / Nivel Intermedio / Reading P1

PART 1 You are going to read a text from Greenwich Council Page about Clipper Boats. For questions (1- 5) match each paragraph to the sentence (AH) that best summarises it, as in the example (0-B). There are two extra sentences you do not need to use. 0. Tired of uncomfortable travel? The Thames Clipper Riverline is the smart way to travel between Central London and Greenwich. It offers a fast and reliable service that never gets held up by road, rail or weather problems. 1. With breathtaking modern architecture contrasted so brilliantly against historical features a journey along the River Thames truly sums up the rich fabric of London life through the years. With so much to see - this stretch of river has the highest concentration of landmarks in Europe - we know you will get a thrilling and ever evolving perspective on the capital every time you are onboard. 2. Our boats are all wheelchair and pram accessible at boarding points, in the interior and in the toilet facilities. Ramps are used for passenger boarding and unloading at each pier (except London Bridge City Pier). Please ask the crew for boarding assistance if needed.Our fleet of hi-speed catamarans leave the major piers every 20 minutes. We take you from London Bridgeto Canary Wharf in less than 10 minutes on the scheduled commuter service.

3. Nearly three million people climbed aboard Thames Clippers last year - yet there are still no firm plans to implement the use of Oystercards as payment on the boat service.For many of us the Clipper is the fastest way to get to work, and visitors to The O2 Arena find the modern boats are also a great way to avoid bus queues on the way home.Every day up to 770 people use the service to commute between Woolwich and Central London. 4. Support Greenwich Council's campaign for more reliable riverboat services.Greenwich Council's Clipper Campaign needs your support to get Oystercards in use on the increasingly popularThames commuter. 5. Our campaign is calling on the Mayor of London to integrate riverboat services into he Oystercard system as soon as possible to raise subsidy levels in line with those for buses and tubes to support proposals for more frequent services every 10 minutes during peak hours.
www.greenwichcouncil.co.uk

SENTENCES Visit all Fairground attractions that surround River Thames . Why you should use Thames Clippers . Accessibility for all passengers and good connections . Useful to avoid traffic jams Official support is needed Ask citizens for help Good connections with other means of transport The Clippers take you sightseeing along the River Thames
KEY : 0B 1H

2C

3D

4F

5E