Mega projects(lesson 2)

What is a mega project?

• A. A very small project
• B. A big, expensive, and important project
• C. A school homework assignment
• D. A small house

What kind of transportation does the Channel Tunnel use?

• A. Boats
• B. Trains
• C. Bicycles
• D. Airplanes

The Three Gorges Dam was built to control what?

• A. Sunlight
• B. Wind
• C. Water (Flooding and Electricity)
• D. Snow

Which of these is the longest sea bridge in the world?

• A. Golden Gate Bridge
• B. London Bridge
• C. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
• D. Tower Bridge

What is the purpose of California's High-Speed Rail?

• A. To build a new zoo
• B. To make super-fast trains
• C. To stop traffic lights from working
• D. To make people walk more

What was the biggest problem with the Big Dig project in Boston?

• A. It was too cheap
• B. It took too long and cost too much
• C. It was too small
• D. No one wanted it

What is one benefit of the Channel Tunnel?

• A. It lets people travel quickly between the UK and France
• B. It makes the ocean bigger
• C. It helps ships go faster
• D. It is only for bicycles

What was a major problem with the Hambantota project in Sri Lanka?

• A. It was too fun
• B. Some buildings were empty and unused
• C. It was built in the wrong country
• D. It only had space for five people

What type of energy does the Three Gorges Dam produce?

• A. Wind energy
• B. Solar energy
• C. Hydroelectric energy
• D. Battery energy

What was a main goal of the Sejong City project?

• A. To replace all of Seoul
• B. To make a futuristic flying city
• C. To help move government jobs and reduce traffic in Seoul
• D. To create the world’s biggest airport