Transportation: A New Vision for the 21st Century


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mSqBXCXDSg


Pre-listening


1)      What are the main problems the world transportation system is facing?

2)      Which means of transport is the most common today?

3)      Which means of transport is developing most quickly today?

4)      Which means of transport is most ecological?

5)      What is your favorite means of transport?

6)      What are congestions?


Listening. Listen to and watch the video and answer these questions.


1)      What is the new conceptual framework of transportation about?

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2)      What will have changed by the year 2055?

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3)      What is the priority for the future?

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4)      How is the highway transport going to develop in the next 50 years?

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5)      How can travel growth be reduced?

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6)      What are centerlines?

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7)      What new trade blocks are emerging?

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8)      Which nations are most investing in infrastructure?

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9)      What do the speakers say about the investment in infrastructure?

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10)  What is the relation between industry and transportation system?

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