Question

transportation in hong kong
a read about transportation in hong kong. write the correct types of transportation in the article.
getting around hong kong
hong kong has an excellent transportation system. if you fly there, you will
arrive at one of the most modern airports in the world. and during your visit,
there are many ways to get around hong kong.
tram subway cable railway ferry
1.
these have run in the streets of hong kong
island since 1904. they have two decks, and they
carry more than 180,000 passengers a day. you
can travel on six routes, totaling 30 kilometers
(about 19 miles). you can also hire one for a
private party with up to 25 guests - a great way
to enjoy hong kong!
2.
take one of these to cross from hong kong
island to kowloon or to visit one of the other
islands. you can also use them to travel to
macau and guangdong. they are very safe and
comfortable, and they are one of the cheapest
boat rides in the world.
3.
hong kongs underground railway is called the
mtr - the mass transit railway. it is the fastest
way to get around. you can take the mtr from
the airport to all the major centers in hong kong.
the mtr carries over four million passengers
a day!
4.
this is found on hong kong island. it pulls
you up victoria peak, which is 552 meters
(about 1,800 feet) above sea level, the
highest mountain on the island. the system
is nearly 130 years old. in that time, there has
never been an accident. two cars carry up to
120 passengers each.
b complete the chart about each type of transportation. where you cannot
find the information, write ng (not given).
cable railway ferry subway tram

1. how old is it?
2. how many people use it?
3. how safe is it?
4. where can you go?

Explanation:

1. En el texto de "tram" se menciona que ha corrido en las calles de Hong Kong Island desde 1904, tiene dos pisos, lleva a más de 180.000 pasajeros al día, se pueden viajar en seis rutas y se puede alquilar para una fiesta privada.
2. En el texto de "ferry" se dice que se puede tomar para cruzar de Hong Kong Island a Kowloon o visitar otras islas, también se puede usar para viajar a Macau y Guangdong, son seguros y cómodos y son uno de los viajes en barco más baratos del mundo.
3. En el texto de "subway" (MTR) se indica que es el sistema de tren subterráneo de Hong Kong, es la forma más rápida de moverse, se puede tomar desde el aeropuerto a los principales centros de Hong Kong y lleva a más de cuatro millones de pasajeros al día.
4. En el texto de "cable railway" se dice que está en Hong Kong Island, te sube a Victoria Peak (552 metros sobre el nivel del mar), el sistema tiene casi 130 años y nunca ha habido un accidente, dos coches llevan hasta 120 pasajeros cada uno.

Answer:

1. tram
2. ferry
3. subway
4. cable railway