1. Irksome (adj.) causing annoyance, or boredo /ˈɜːksəm/ Hinderlijk, vervelend
To feature(d) To appear in a movie /ˈfiːtʃə/ Opvallen, een hoofdrol spelen
Oyster card Electronic payment card for the tube
Creaky (adj.) making a harsh squeaking sound /kriːkɪ/ knarsend
Cranky (adj.) Eccentric, shaky /ˈkræŋkɪ/ Zonderlijk, gammel
A rattle Repetitive sound /ˈrætəl/ Geratel
A hum a low continuous vibrating sound like that of a
prolonged m
/hʌm/ Zoemgeluid
The limelight a position of public attention or notice /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/ In de schijnwerpers
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2. Irksome (adj.) causing annoyance, or boredo /ˈɜːksəm/ Hinderlijk, vervelend
To feature(d) To appear in a movie /ˈfiːtʃə/ Opvallen, een hoofdrol spelen
Oyster card Electronic payment card for the tube
Creaky (adj.) making a harsh squeaking sound /kriːkɪ/ knarsend
Cranky (adj.) Eccentric, shaky /ˈkræŋkɪ/ Zonderlijk, gammel
A rattle Repetitive sound /ˈrætəl/ Geratel
A hum a low continuous vibrating sound like that of a
prolonged m
/hʌm/ Zoemgeluid
The limelight a position of public attention or notice /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/ In de schijnwerpers
Paragraph 1: summary:
The tube hasn’t featured much in popular culture and has always
been something of a background element in the lives of Londoners
and visitors.
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The limelight a position of public attention or notice /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/ In de schijnwerpers
inaugural relating to an inauguration / to inaugurate: to open
officially
/ɪnˈɔːɡjʊrəl/ Inwijdings-
A qualm a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea /kwɑːm/ Misselijkheid, onzekerheid
4. Paragraph 2: summary:
In 1863 the underground was inaugurated. Lots of light had to
reassure the passengers.
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The limelight a position of public attention or notice /ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt/ In de schijnwerpers
inaugural relating to an inauguration / to inaugurate: to open
officially
/ɪnˈɔːɡjʊrəl/ Inwijdings-
A qualm a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea /kwɑːm/ Misselijkheid, onzekerheid
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A buff Infml: an expert on or devotee of a given subject /bʌf/ Gek, fanaat, enthousiasteling
Hoopla a fairground game in which a player tries to throw a hoop over an object
and so win it, here: cheer
/ˈhuːplɑː/ Ringwerpen, gejuich
8. Paragraph 4: summary:
For the 150th anniversary the first train ride will be recreated. The big
chiefs will enjoy all the festivities, for normal Londoners it might be
the time to enjoy the tube more.
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A buff Infml: an expert on or devotee of a given subject /bʌf/ Gek, fanaat, enthousiasteling
Hoopla a fairground game in which a player tries to throw a hoop over an object
and so win it, here: cheer
/ˈhuːplɑː/ Ringwerpen, gejuich
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Labyrinthine Like a labyrinth (a network of tunnels) /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/ doolhofachtig
To commute to travel some distance regularly between one's
home and one's place of work
/kəˈmjuːt/ Pendelen, forenzen
10. Paragraph 5: summary:
From one line the underground has evolved to 7 deep-level and 4
subsurface lines. People use the tube to get to their work without
seconds thoughts.
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Labyrinthine Like a labyrinth (a network of tunnels) /ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/ doolhofachtig
To commute to travel some distance regularly between one's
home and one's place of work
/kəˈmjuːt/ Pendelen, forenzen
12. Paragraph 6: summary:
Next time when you are in the tube, think about the furthest
stations and consider going there.
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13. Paragraph 7: summary:
For a limited amount of money you can to the nicer London areas
like Chiltern Hills, Hampstead Heath or Richmond Park.
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Despite of (vz) /dɪˈspaɪt/ Ondanks, in weerwil van
To stroll(ed) to walk about in a leisurely manner /strəʊl/ Kuieren, wandelen
17. Paragraph 9: summary:
The London transport museum tells the history of the underground
and two people stand out: Beck & Pick
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18. Paragraph 10: summary:
Beck designed the underground map, Pick asked an artist to create
the underground brand: the circle-and-bar.
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To devise(d) to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's
mind
/dɪˈvaɪz/ Bedenken, uitvinden
To commission(ed) charge with a duty or task /kəˈmɪʃən/ Aanstellen, opdracht geven
Typeface /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ lettertype
19. Paragraph 10: summary:
Beck designed the underground map, Pick asked an artist to create
the underground brand: the circle-and-bar.
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To devise(d) to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's
mind
/dɪˈvaɪz/ Bedenken, uitvinden
To commission(ed) charge with a duty or task /kəˈmɪʃən/ Aanstellen, opdracht geven
Typeface /ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/ lettertype
20. Paragraph 11: summary:
Beck designed the underground map, Pick asked an artist to create
the underground brand: the circle-and-bar.
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Cutting-edge the leading position in any field (spraakmakende) avant-garde
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To embellish(ed) to improve or beautify by adding detail or ornament;
adorn (en + French belle)
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ Verfraaien, opsmukken
A legacy 1. A gift by will, 2. something handed down or
received from an ancestor or predecessor
/ˈlɛɡəsɪ/ Een erfenis
22. Paragraph 12: summary:
Lots of designers shaped the underground style.
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To embellish(ed) to improve or beautify by adding detail or ornament;
adorn (en + French belle)
/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ Verfraaien, opsmukken
A legacy 1. A gift by will, 2. something handed down or
received from an ancestor or predecessor
/ˈlɛɡəsɪ/ Een erfenis
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A vent a small opening for the passage or escape of fumes,
liquids, etc
/vɛnt/ Opening, uitlaat
24. Paragraph 13: summary:
People don’t see the hidden features of the underground (art deco)
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A vent a small opening for the passage or escape of fumes,
liquids, etc
/vɛnt/ Opening, uitlaat
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ambivalence the simultaneous existence of two opposed and
conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc
/æmˈbɪvələns/ dubblewaardigheid
Churlish (adj) Rude /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ Boers, vrekkig
26. Paragraph 14: summary:
Londoners think of the underground as unreliable, overcrowded and
unbearably hot in summer. Even if it is a bit of a monster, Londoners
will celebrate over it!
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ambivalence the simultaneous existence of two opposed and
conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc
/æmˈbɪvələns/ dubblewaardigheid
Churlish (adj) Rude /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ Boers, vrekkig
