Read the report below and underline the correct word(s) in bold. Then, use the subheadings from the list to fill in the blanks. • Additional services and bigger buses • More bus routes. Conclusion • Underground system Introduction From: To: Mildred Cudahy Mr. Dan Forthright, Director of Public Transport Subject: Overcrowded Buses Date: 12th May A The aim of this report is to suggest ways of reducing overcrowding on Newport buses during peak hour traffic 1) so that/in **order** to improve passenger safery, comfort, and travel times. B There is an insufficient number of buses on Newport roads during peak hour traffic. 2) Especially/**As a result**, there is extreme overcrowding on buses during rush hours which is both frustrating and unsafe for travellers. Putting either more buses, or articulated or double-decker ones on the road would help to alleviate the problem. C 3) Despite the fact that/**However** Newport is a large city, bus routes are limited. A larger proportion of the city urgently needs bus access. Providing more bus routes will enable more people to travel by bus, and will therefore greatly relieve the congestion on Newport city roads. D Each year, Newport city council receives millions of pounds from tax payers. 14) strongly/**especially** suggest that some of this money be channelled towards the construction of an Underground train system for Newport. E To ease the problem of overcrowding on buses, I recommend that the Newport Public Transport Department should provide additional bus routes. They should also invest in articulated and/or double-decker buses, and increase the frequency of bus services during peak hours, 5) Finally/ **Nevertheless**, it would be advantageous to all if the Transport Department supported the construction of an Underground system.

Давай выполним это задание пошагово! Сначала выберем правильные варианты в каждом предложении, а затем подберем подходящие подзаголовки.

1. Предложение 1: The aim of this report is to suggest ways of reducing overcrowding on Newport buses during peak hour traffic 1) so that/in order to improve passenger safety, comfort, and travel times.

   Выбор: in order. Это словосочетание лучше выражает цель улучшения условий для пассажиров.

2. Предложение 2: There is an insufficient number of buses on Newport roads during peak hour traffic. 2) Especially/As a result, there is extreme overcrowding on buses during rush hours which is both frustrating and unsafe for travellers.

   Выбор: As a result. Оно указывает на причинно-следственную связь между недостаточным количеством автобусов и переполненностью.

3. Предложение 3: 3) Despite the fact that/However Newport is a large city, bus routes are limited. A larger proportion of the city urgently needs bus access. Providing more bus routes will enable more people to travel by bus, and will therefore greatly relieve the congestion on Newport city roads.

   Выбор: However. Оно лучше подходит для выражения контраста между размером города и ограниченностью автобусных маршрутов.

4. Предложение 4: Each year, Newport city council receives millions of pounds from tax payers. 4) strongly/especially suggest that some of this money be channelled towards the construction of an Underground train system for Newport.

   Выбор: especially. Подчеркивает особое значение направления средств на строительство метро.

5. Предложение 5: To ease the problem of overcrowding on buses, I recommend that the Newport Public Transport Department should provide additional bus routes. They should also invest in articulated and/or double-decker buses, and increase the frequency of bus services during peak hours, 5) Finally/Nevertheless, it would be advantageous to all if the Transport Department supported the construction of an Underground system.

   Выбор: Nevertheless. Указывает на то, что, несмотря на предложенные меры, строительство метро все равно будет полезным.

Теперь давай подберем подзаголовки:

1. A: Introduction (Введение). Здесь описывается цель отчета.
2. B: Additional services and bigger buses (Дополнительные сервисы и автобусы большего размера). В этой части говорится о необходимости увеличения количества автобусов.
3. C: More bus routes (Больше автобусных маршрутов). Здесь обсуждается необходимость расширения автобусной сети.
4. D: Underground system (Подземная система). Здесь говорится о предложении направить средства на строительство метро.
5. E: Conclusion (Заключение). В этой части подводятся итоги и даются рекомендации.

Ответ: in order, As a result, However, especially, Nevertheless, Introduction, Additional services and bigger buses, More bus routes, Underground system, Conclusion