Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C,or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. The London Underground or the Tube, is the popular public transportation system of London. The concept for the London Underground was first proposed in the 1830s by a lawyer called Charles Pearson However, not until 1863 was the first section of the Underground built and opened to the public On its opening day, it transported 38,000 passengers, and within the first year it had been used by 9.5 million passengers. The system has been improved significantly over the past century and now it includes twelve lines serving Greater London, from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays , it operates a reduced service. For the passengers' convenience, the system is also interconnected with the overground train network, which links to other parts of the country outside London. Along with a plan of the Tube system the free maps contain useful tips for safe and efficient travelling. The map itself is a design classic, with the various lines indicated in different colors, and clearly indicated junctions showing the stations where passengers can change between lines. Question 26. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. The system is interconnected with the overground train network, which links to other parts of the country outside London. B. The map clearly indicated junctions showing the stations where passengers can change between lines. C. London Underground system includes twelve lines serving Greater London seven days a week now. D. The London Underground transported thirty-eight thousand passengers on its opening day. Question 27. The word significantly in the passage is closest in meaning to __ D. conveniently A. rarely B. positively C. considerably Question 28. When was the concept for the London Underground first proposed? A. In the early 19^th century B. In 1863 C. In the late 18^th century D. In 1820 Question 29. How can passengers do to get around easily? A. Police are always willing to help them find out London Underground maps. B. They can see London Underground maps at all stations. C. They can ask others for information about London Underground. D. They see information about London Underground on TV. Question 30. What is the passage about? B. Travelling around London. A. Charles Pearson. C.Great London. D. The London Underground.