Giant French Liner May Be Held Up

The video discusses the construction of the 70,000-tonne Île-de-France at Saint-Nazaire, highlighting its luxurious features and capacity. It also covers the Cunard company's decision to halt work on a new liner and the French government's proposal to suspend the Île-de-France's construction as part of a truce in the competitive shipbuilding industry.

When did the construction of the Île-de-France begin?

• February of this year

• March of this year

• April of this year

• January of this year

What is the French government's proposal regarding the Île-de-France?

• To sell it to another country

• To suspend its construction

• To speed up its construction

• To increase its size

What is the purpose of the French government's proposal?

• To improve shipbuilding technology

• To reduce costs

• To create a truce in shipbuilding competition

• To focus on military ships

How many passengers can the Île-de-France accommodate?

• 2,500 passengers

• 2,000 passengers

• 1,500 passengers

• 3,000 passengers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Île-de-France?

• A tennis court

• A theatre

• A golf course

• A swimming pool