1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is a tram also known as?
A) Tramcar
B) Trolley
C) Streetcar
D) All of the above

Question 2. What are more modern and larger trams called?
A) Trams
B) Streetcars
C) Trolleys
D) Light rail vehicles

Question 3. What is the purpose of a bendy section on a light rail vehicle?
A) To allow the vehicle to turn corners
B) To increase the capacity of the vehicle
C) To provide a smooth ride for passengers
D) To allow the vehicle to travel faster

Question 4. Which city's trams have two floors and are popular with tourists?
A) San Francisco
B) Hong Kong
C) Melbourne
D) Berlin

Question 5. What was the purpose of National City Lines, a company formed by Standard Oil, General Motors, and Firestone Rubber in the late 1940s and early 1950s?
A) To buy and reconstruct streetcar systems as light rail systems using light rail vehicles
B) To sell more oil, buses, cars and rubber tires
C) To replace streetcar systems with buses
D) To promote the use of trams as a means of public transportation