Many countries have a network of railways to help transport different types of products. The earliest system was in Ancient Greece in 600 BC. Later rail inks were built to connect short distances. In the 19th century, this changed very much. Many countries developed their own network. They had private links between different towns with Germany and Britain. Britain had the best links. These links allowed carrying heavy goods such as coal, iron, ore, and wood. Building a railway was a hard work for labourers. Railways are very expensive to construct but important to transport raw materials and such goods as textiles quickly and cheaply.

In the early 19th century, the first passengers travelled on the railways with horse-drawn carriages. From 1840-1850 Britain was connected by railways and used steam engine to pull carriages.

1. A railroad, especially one operating over short distances

2. А person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it

Rollover Accident

Oh, no! Tom was driving along the 55 Main Road in Costa Mesa when his car rolled over. He was driving too fast around a curve in the freeway, and his car went off the road and rolled over. Luckily, no one was hurt. Tom is okay, but he is upset. The roof of his car is damaged and the left door is broken. His wife does not like to drive with him. It is dangerous! Tom called the police on his cell phone, and they are on the way. He didn’t want to call to police. He also called his insurance company and his wife. His wife wants him to go to the hospital for a medical examination. Tom thinks he’s okay, and he doesn’t want to go to the hospital. He wants to go home. Should Tom go to the hospital for a medical examination? What should he do next?

Task 2. Choose T or F.

3. Tom called the police, his car insurance company, and his wife.

4. The roof of Tom’s car is safe and the right door is broken.

5. Tom doesn’t want to go home because his wife is angry.

Writing Task 3. Write about the neighbourhood you live in. Write 70 words.

1. What do you like about your neighbourhood? Why?

2. What is the difference between a country and a town?

3. Where do you prefer to live? Why?

4. What do you know about skyscrapers?

5. Use the picture below or you can write about your own route

to school.​