MR Quiz Test 1

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Practice Reading test 1

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1. What do freight trains carry?

1. Passengers
2. Cargo
3. Passengers and cargo
4. Cannot be determined

2. How long has freight trains been in use in Great Britain?

1. Late 17th century
2. Early 18th century
3. Late 18th century
4. Early 19th century

3. The use of rail freight for Britain has been extremely vital in regards to....

1. Government success
2. Train Operating Companies becoming popular
3. Economical succes
4. Transport safety

4. On average, how much has rail freight contributed to the economy?

1. £600 million
2. £900 million
3. £800 million
4. £700 million

5. Which of the following answers can be concluded from rail freight being more environmentally friendly?

1. Reduces the use of HGV's
2. Reduces cost
3. Reduces numerous transportation methods
4. Reduces congestion

6. On average, a gallon of fuel for freight trains can move a ton of goods how far?

1. 276 miles
2. 88 miles
3. 246 miles
4. 240 miles

7. On average, a gallon of fuel for road usage can move a ton of goods how far?

1. 276 miles
2. 88 miles
3. 246 miles
4. 240miles

8. If a freight train is used, how many HGV lorries are taken off the road?

1. 60
2. 30
3. 88
4. 240

9. How much are freight trains expected to grow in demand within one decade?

1. 20%
2. 30%
3. 40%
4. 50%

10. If freight trains continue to grow at the rate that is expected, how many additional frieght trains will be used per day?

1. 240
2. 210
3. 180
4. 190

11. How many train companies collaborated on the programs that were instigated during WW1?

1. over 80
2. over 90
3. over 100
4. over 110

12. What was the name of the Act that enabled better railway services during WW1?

1. Coal Transport Act 1921
2. Coal Transport Act 1912
3. Coal Transport Act 1917
4. Coal Transport 1971

13. What was the First World War also known as?

1. Railway War
2. Britain's Railway War
3. Front Line War
4. Britain's War

14. Where were the supplies being shipped?

1. Germany
2. Belgium
3. Front Line
4. England