June 12-18, 2006
London congestion charge to expand
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1. How long has a congestion charge been in operation?
A. one year
B. three years
C. seven years
D. twelve years

2. When is the congestion charge zone expected to be enlarged?
A. June 2006
B. August 2006
C. February 2007
D. November 2009

3. How do people feel about the proposed enlargement of the congestion charge zone?
A. They love it.
B. They are against it.
C. They are undecided.
D. They donÕt know about it yet.

4. What happens to a car owner who refuses to pay the congestion charge?

A. Nothing
B. He is imprisoned.
C. His car is confiscated.
D. He is charged a £100 fine.

5. By how much has traffic reduced in the congestion charge zone?
A. 16 percent
B. 30 percent
C. 65 percent
D. 100 percent


Synonyms: Which of the following words or phrases replace the ones from the passage best?
6. go ahead
A. cancel
B. proceed
C. postponed
D. reconsider

7. extend
  A. shrink
B. relocate
C. enlarge
D. concentrate

8. thin out
A. stop
B. divert
C. reduce
D. building up

9. scenario
A. support
B. difficulty
C. opposition
D. development

10. resounding
A. failed
B. definite
C. doubtful
D. rebounding

 

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