General ideas
What is the main idea of the text?
A free space for everyone.
pedestrians
people who walk on the streets.
Exhibition Road is described as clutter - free. The article mentions signs and barriers. What other kinds of clutter do streets have?
Traffic signals
Advertising boards
What are two characteristics of Exhibition Road?
There are no signs.
There are no permanent barriers.
kerbs
a stone or concrete edging to a street or path, pavement
Why does the writer describe signs and barriers as hectoring and nannying?
They control and threaten people and treat them like childre.
Summarize what Jeremy Dixon states. Use your own words.
It will vary.
revamp
new and improved form
What does the writer mean when he describes the scheme as counter - intuitive and blueprint?
We wouldn't expect it to work, others should copy the example.
Summarize what Daniel Moylan states. Use your own words.
nannying
overprotective
What does Sir Jeremy Dixon mean when he says it's not a free - for - all ?
Drivers don't drive irresponsibly when signs are taken away.
Do you think the idea mentioned in the text will work in Ecuador? Support your response with ideas from the text.
It will vary.
jigsaw
puzzle
What leads motorists to feel that pedestrians are invading their space, according to Daniel Moylan?
That the space belongs to them.