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Top Gear: Peugeot 207 vs Parkour




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TOP GEAR: PEUGEOUT 207 VS PARKOUR

TOP GEAR is a�British television�series about motor vehicles, primarily cars. It began in 1977 as a conventional motoring magazine show. Over time, it has developed a quirky, humorous style. The programme is estimated to have around 350 million viewers per week in 170 differing countries and is heavily downloaded from peer-to-peer-sharing services. The show has been acclaimed for its visual style and presentation.�

James May is an English television presenter, journalist and writer. He is best known for his role as co-presenter of the award-winning motoring programme Top Gear. Watch the following episode and do the exercises below.
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James is going to test a new Peugeot 207. He wants to know if it is worth buying. Answer the following questions:
  1. How much does it cost?
  2. Where is he going to test it? On the streets of

Say if the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE:

  1. He is going to have a race against two young guys in silly trousers
  2. He thinks parkour is good because it keeps teenagers off the street
  3. The race will run from the centre of the city to the Library Building
  4. It is seven miles for him
  5. He is doing an average of 25 miles an hour
  6. This model is better than the old one because there is more room
  7. This model is 300 grs lighter than the old car
  8. Neither he nor the guys know exactly where the finishing line is
  9. He has to do some shopping before he gets there
  10. He must have averaged 10 or 12 miles an hour. He is sure he will win
  11. He was close and so were the guys
  12. He can see no sign of the guys in the funny trousers
  13. He�s won

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