THE TRAM SYSTEM IN HA NOI: THEN AND NOW Ha Noi had its first tramways in 1900. The tram system was a major means of transport in the city for nine decades and thus the image of the tram and its clanging sounds have gone deep into the hearts and minds of Hanoians. Since it was convenient and cheap to get around the city and to the suburban areas by tram, the system was very popular. However, due to the population boom and the need for a wider road system, the last rail track was removed. Now, after more than 20 years, the population of Ha Noi has risen from about two million people to more than six million people; therefore, the number of vehicles on the roads has increased dramatically. To meet the increasing travel demands, Ha Noi is launching its first skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong. The system is expected to begin operations by 2016, with initial four-compartment skytrains. Furthermore, a new rail system project including around eight kilometers of skytrain rail and four kilometres of subway rail, connecting Ha Noi Central Station and Nhon, has also been under construction and is expected to be completed in a few years. 1. The tram system was built in __________. A. the 19th century B. the 20th century C. the 21st century 2. The tram system was removed __________. A. nine years ago B. nine decades ago C. in 1990 3. The population of Ha Noi has risen by about __________after more than 20 years. A. two million people B. four million people C. six million people 4. Hanoians were deeply attached to their __________. A. tram system B. skytrain system C. subway system 5. The first skytrain system connects __________ . A. Ha Noi and Ha Dong B. Cat Linh and Ha Dong C. Ha Noi and Nhon 6. Which one is NOT true about a new rail system project, connecting Ha Noi Central Station and Nhon? A. It has been running for two years. B. It is under construction. C. It is expected to be completed in a few years.