Английский язык. Никитина С.Я - 8 стр.

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precise arrival information, will allow passengers at stations to see where
unoccupied seats are located in the approaching train. At present this system is
being installed in existing Intercity trains.
DSB’s blue colour combined with grey has been chosen for the external
livery and, with the elegantly formed nose and sleek sides, the train promises to be a
design success.
The four-car train has five bogies and is constructed of aluminium. It weighs
140 tonnes. There are four Iveco diesel engines. And the train has a top speed of
200km/h. The initial order is for 83 sets worth DKr*** 5 billion ($US 606 million).
Production started in September 2001 and delivery will take place between mid-
2003 and the end of 2005. Further 67 sets have been ordered.
Notes: *veneer – шпон, облицовка;** IC – Intercity (train) –
междугородний поезд; *** DKr – Danish krones.
Ex. 15. Search the text for the English equivalents of the following Russian
phrases:
эксплуатироваться в пределах каждой европейской страны; вызывать
энтузиазм; обычные места; инвалидная коляска; длина и ширина состава; заказ на
сумму.
Ex. 16. Go back to the text, guess the meanings of the following phrases
and translate them into Russian:
to create an interior for a train; the design team; to break down barriers; a low floor
600 mm. above the top of the rail; a feeling of security besides giving precise arrival
information; initial order.
Ex. 17. Answer the following questions to the text. Do it in written form.
1. What project does this text tell about? 2. What traditions were used to create an
interior for these trains? 3. Do these trains operate only in Denmark? 4. Did the designers
work hard? 5. What are the two most important features of these trainsets? 6. What
materials are used for the train interior? 7. Why is lighting comfortable in these trains? 8.
What conveniences are provided for the handicapped and for babies? 9. Why do
passengers feel secure when travelling in these trains? 10. Are the newly developed trains
longer and wider than traditional IC3 sets? Why? 11. How many seats are there in each set?
12. What system will help passengers to get precise arrival information? 13. Will it be
possible to see whether there are any vacant seats in the approaching train? 14. What
colour will be chosen for the external livery? 15. What are the main technical features of
these trains?

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