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“London is challenging New York as the worlds most important financial centre and an effective transport system places a critical role in Londons success ” said Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London Detailed reading for important information (1)Why was an underground system first developed in London? Most railway tracks did not go into the London city centre, so buses were required. This increased traffic on the road. (2)What was the London Underground like in 1863? The carriages did not have windows and were pulled by steam engines through narrow tunnels. Listen to the tape and find the information to match the year. Check your answers: Answers to part E: 1 Underground 2 oldest 3 complex 4 1863 5 boundary 6 1977 7carriages 8 user-friendly 9 World War II 10 bomb shelters Language points Pay attention to the language points in the text. 高考链接 The faces of four famous American presidents on Mount Rushmore can be seen from a _____ of 60 miles.（2004全国） A. length B. distance C. way D. space 自我检测 During the rush hours the roads are usually _____ up with traffic. A. chocked B. crowded C. blocked D. checked 高考链接 My sister was against my suggestion while my brother was ______ it. (2006陕西) A. in favor of B. in memory of C. in honour of D. in search of 高考链接 You have been sitting on my hat and now it is badly out of ______. (2006广东) A. date B. shape C. order D. balance 5. permit v. -tt- [T] to allow sth.:The regulations do not permit much flexibility.[+ ing form of verb] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month.[+ object + to infinitive] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password. 6. order n. [U] 顺序 in order of: 以……的顺序out of order：杂乱无序 The children lined up in order of age/height.I cant find the file I need because theyre all out of order (= they are no longer ar