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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rome\u2019s Metro C line has been in progress for almost 20 years and has now finally reached an important phase in its construction.\u00a0 When completed, Metro C will connect the Vatican and improve Rome\u2019s public transportation system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Rome\u2019s new metro line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/romes-new-metro-line-level-3\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is a \u201cflagship<\/strong>\u201d? \u201cThe <\/em>flagship<\/em><\/strong> station at Piazza Venezia has an 85-meter-deep wall and will be completed by 2034.<\/em>\u201d Make your own sentence with this word.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cfunding delay<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe Metro C line has been in progress for two decades because of\u00a0bureaucratic\u00a0and <\/em>funding delays<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d\u00a0 Make your own sentence with this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cruins<\/strong>\u201d mean in this context, \u201cThe main obstacle is the underground <\/em>ruins<\/em><\/strong> of Imperial Roman and Medieval civilizations that require extensive archaeological work.<\/em>\u201d? Make your own sentence with this word.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. In your own words, talk about the new metro line in Rome. State as much details as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the reasons it has taken two decades to complete this project?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. What might be pros and cons having this new metro line in Rome?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think this metro line is necessary? State your opinion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. How can public transport be improved in your city\/country?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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