4. Read the text and mark the statements T (true), F (false) or NS (not stated) Black cabs London's iconic black cabs are a symbol of London. The story of black cabs goes back to the 17th century. In 1625 the services began with horse-drawn vehicles. These carriages were private means of transport. But in the 1850s there appeared open two-wheeled carts on the streets of London – they were called cabriolets. In fact, the first motor cabs appeared on the streets of London in 1903. Today the black cab has become a cultural icon. It has appeared in countless films, books, and artworks, symbolizing London itself. Traditionally the car has a partition inside to separate a driver from passengers. Drivers of London cabs are always specially trained. They must know all the city streets and pass the test to get the license. In the future this famous taxi will probably become electric taxis due to modern technologies. 1. The text is about taxis. T/F/NS 2. The first cabs appeared in London in the 16th century. T/F/NS 3. Londoners didn't like the motor cabs at first. T/F/NS 4. Taxi drivers became a cultural icon. T/F/NS 5. Drivers of the black cab are highly professional people. T/F/NS