1. Most of us use public transport to get to work.
Public transport is used bu us to get to work.
2. Within 5 years, the railway was carrying over 7 million passengers annually.
Within a few years, over 7 million passengers annually was being carried by the railway.
3. Engineers have greatly improved the safety of railroad cars over years.
The safety of railroad cars has been greatly improved by engineers over years.
4. Werner von Siemens constructed the first electric locomotive.
The first electric locomotive was constructed by Werner von Siemens.
5. Railroads are increasingly adopting long welded rails.
Long welded rails are being increasingly adopted by railroads.
Wales
A part of the United Kingdom
Wales is a part of the United Kingdom. The country borders on England in the east and is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea in the west. Wales is not a very big country with a population of about three million people. There are two official languages in Wales – Welsh and English, both of which are taught in schools.
Wales’s landscape
Much of Wales’s landscape is mountainous, especially in the north and central regions. The highest mountain is Snowdon. There are also a lot of beautiful lakes in the country. These are Wales’s picturesque landscapes that attract tourists from all over the world.
Cardiff
Wales is primarily an agricultural country. There aren’t many big cities in Wales. The capital of the country is Cardiff, which is considered to be the largest media centre in the UK outside of London. There is a Roman castle and a modern shopping centre in the city as well as a cathedral and university. Cardiff is also an industrial city.
Culture
Wales has its own interesting culture including language, customs, holidays and music. The country is represented by the symbol of the red Welsh Dragon, which is depicted on the national flag. The flag of Wales, brought to Britain by Romans, is one of the oldest in the world. Other symbols of the country are leeks and daffodils. These are usually worn on Saint David’s Day, which is celebrated on the 1st of March. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. The country has its own national game called rugby.
Places to visit
One can visit a number of beautiful places in Wales. There are three national parks: Snowdonia, Brecon and Pembrokeshire Coast. Wales has also four Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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