Aufgabe 1

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1. Sind die folgenden Aussagen zum Text falsch oder richtig? Begründen Sie Ihre
   Entscheidung auf Deutsch.
   
   a) The Australian train was developed by Afghan camel drivers.
   
   b) In 1929, the Ghan travelled from Adelaide to Alice Springs within two days.
   
   c) The Ghan was only good for people.
   
   d) It took more than 70 years to complete the railway.
   
   e) The heat in Australia had an effect on the working hours.
   
   f) Rich passengers can sleep in golden beds.
   
   g) If you want to explore the Outback, you have to do a helicopter tour.
   
   
2. Beantworten Sie folgende Fragen auf Deutsch:
   
   a) Which were the three things why travelling on the Ghan was not very secure and comfortable?
   
   b) Which three types of people should not or would not travel on the Ghan?