Read the text. Complete gaps 1-4 with the correct headings A-F. There are two extra headings.
A What happened when the line was built?
B What terrible thing happened?
C Who invented the train?
D Who were George and Robert Stephenson?
E Which train was the best?
F Where did George Stephenson go?
THE ROCKET
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George
Stephenson
was
born in
Northumberland, England, in 1781 and his son _Robert was born in 1803. They were very interested in trains. George invented the tracks that trains move on (the first one was eight miles long!), and he and Robert then built one of the most famous trains ever - the 'Rocket'.
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3
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In 1829, George Stephenson built a new track in the north of England, between Liverpool and Manchester. When the line was ready, it was time to find the fastest train. There was an award of £500 for the winner - a lot of money in those days. There were three trains, and one of them was the 'Rocket'.
It was an exciting day, and crowds of people came to watch. The three trains moved along the line while the people cheered them on. The
'Rocket' was faster than the other two. Also, the other two had problems and stopped a lot, but the 'Rocket' didn't stop at all! It was the winner and the Stephensons became famous.
A year later, the line between Manchester and Liverpool opened. Once again, people came to see the train. Unfortunately this time there was a tragedy. William Huskisson, a very famous man, was standing on the track when the 'Rocket' hit him. He died later in hospital.

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