Now do this put-the-text-back-together activity.
This is the text (if you need help).
A railway station in London has been named as the best station in Europe for passengers. The station is London St Pancras, which is also called St Pancras International. It is an international station because the Eurostar trains to France, Belgium and Holland start there. St Pancras was chosen as the best railway station in Europe by the Consumer Choice Centre. This organisation asks rail passengers every year about their opinions on different stations in Europe. Passengers answer questions on a survey about accessibility, cleanliness, connectivity, friendliness of staff, and the number of platforms. There is also a question about the number of days station staff went on strike throughout the year.
St Pancras was the only UK station in the top ten. Zurich Central Station was number two and Leipzig Central Station came in third. Five of the top ten stations were in Germany. They were Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Leipzig and Munich. A spokesman from the Consumer Choice Centre commented on the beauty of St Pancras, which was built in a gothic style and opened in 1868. The spokesman said: "London St Pancras does not just look like a station from another world, it also leads this index as Europe's best railway station." He added: "High points were awarded to the stations that offered great destinations around the continent and also had a healthy mix of shops, restaurants and conveniences."
Comprehension questions- What is another name for London St Pancras?
- Where do trains go to from St Pancras besides Belgium and France?
- What is the name of the organisation that conducted a survey?
- Who did passengers answer questions about the friendliness of?
- What was there also a survey question on?
- What railway station was second on the list?
- How many German stations were in the top ten?
- What style was St Pancras built in?
- In what year did St Pancras open?
- What did stations get points for offering?
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