Задание

Read the text and decide if the statements are true, false or not stated

In every type of the city you'll find its transport system. Even in small villages and the countryside there is public transport to allow people to get everywhere they need and be active in their social life. But for developing and big cities transport is much more important. When you're a tourist and you have time to enjoy the views, you can travel on foot. It's amazing to see all the sights and feel the atmosphere of the new place. Walking on foot has its advantages and disadvantages. You can meet interesting places on your way and see the places that are off the beaten track. But be very attentive and follow the signposts. They can help you to find necessary places easily without losing time.

The second way to go somewhere is underground. This type of transport is very convenient because it's the fastest. Underground trains run every 5–6 minutes, and you can avoid traffic jams in peak hours. It's the most reliable transport. If you're a tourist, go to the information desk in the city and ask them where you can buy a metro pass. It's a good way to save some money. The only problem with the underground is that it doesn't cover the whole city. But you can use buses, shuttles or walk on foot.

What about older people or those who are isolated or with disabilities? How can they stay independent and active? Every day millions of workers and volunteers try to help these people to cover their needs and get any services they want. Every type of transport can be used for these needs: minibuses, mopeds, voluntary car schemes, community bus services, school and hospital transports, etc. Some volunteers help older people to get home safely and take them from door to door, but most of them have scheduled services with fixed routes. In Europe, people named this service community transport, and as it is always run for a social purpose and never for profit, so it's often the most reliable and convenient way to get somewhere.

  1. In small villages there is no public transport system.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  2. The only way to see different sights for tourists is to walk on foot.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  3. To be a volunteer for community transport, you should be hired by the Ministry of Transportation.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  4. Community transport is a transportation system for older people or those who have some disabilities.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  5. You need to get people from door to door despite your schedule or fixed routes.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  6. Different types of transport can be used for community transport, such as minibuses, mopeds, voluntary car schemes, etc.
    [True|False|Not stated].
  7. Community transport is always run for a social purpose.
    [True|False|Not stated].