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Gymnázium Viliama Paulinyho – Tótha v Martine Učíme sa nielen z učebníc, učíme sa pre život. Kód projektu ITMS: 26110130666 Britain’s personal transport.

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1 Gymnázium Viliama Paulinyho – Tótha v Martine Učíme sa nielen z učebníc, učíme sa pre život. Kód projektu ITMS: 26110130666 Britain’s personal transport in towns Dátum: január 2015 Mgr. Vladimíra Damková Anglický jazyk

2 Personal transport in towns Taxi Car Bicycle

3 Taxi has been part of London life for over 300 years London 'black taxi' - now comes in a variety of colours black cabs - common in most towns and cities throughout Britain has to be found in the street when its yellow 'For Hire' sign is illuminated at taxi ranks outside or near most major rail stations and airports minicabs - taxis over the phone - expensive

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5  the owner-drivers of London taxis - cabbies  it is customary to tip the driver about 10% of the fare London black taxi London black taxi  symbol of London  drivers of London taxis - friendly Cockneys who never stop talking  ‘the knowledge ’ – drivers’ familiarity with London streets and buildings before getting their taxi licence

6 Car too much traffic traffic congestion air pollution reasons of congestion: - widespread enthusiasm for cars - national passion for privacy (being in a car = taking your ‘castle’ with you) ‘Lollipop ladies’ and men: - walk out into the middle of the road - stop the traffic - allow schoolchildren to cross - wear a bright waterproof coat - carry a stick with a circle at the top - STOP Traffic wardens - walk around leaving parking tickets on the windscreens of illegally parked cars - not liked by British motorists

7 Bicycle millions of bicycles used especially by young people in university towns (Cambridge) some of London's royal parks - bike-hire services all traffic signs and signals must be obeyed on the road at night - front white and red rear lights are needed (in some towns, bicycle lights - compulsory after dark) - wearing bright, reflective clothes Barclays Cycle Hire - to rent a bike for up to 24 hours in London

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9 http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jan/07/london-cycle-hire-million-journeys Sources: http://www.blacktaxiservice.co.uk/ http://www.visitbritain.com/en/Transport/ http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/lollipop-lady-poster


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