UNIT 10: TRANSPORTATION
A. Look at these pictures. Then discuss the questions below.
What’s happening in each picture?
Do these things ever happen to you? How do you feel?
How do you usually get around town on weekdays/weekends?
“The man is stuck in a traffic jam. He’s sitting in his car with the door open.”
B. Describe common transportation problems where you live. Use the phrases in the box and your own
ideas.
traffic jams full parking lots subway or bus overcrowding
not enough taxis road repairs slow public transportation
“Slow public transportation is a really “I agree. Sometimes it takes me two hours
a really big problem.” to get to work by bus.”
VOCABULARY
PROBLEMS ON THE ROAD
Traffic is very dense on all routes into the city at the moments because of this evening’s football cup
final.
The heavy traffic is not expected to die down/ease off till around 10 pm. So walk or cycle to the match
if you want to avoid getting stuck in traffic.
Traffic is currently tailing back over ten kilometers, following an accident near junction 14. (a
tailback: line of slow or stopped traffic.)
We were stuck in slow-moving traffic for an hour on the way to the airport.
The traffic was crawling along because of the roadworks. (moving very slowly)
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After the accident the traffic slowed to a crawl and then finally came to a standstill. (all the vehicles
stopped moving)
The police went after him because he jumped the lights. (drive through a red traffic light without
stopping)
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What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
What will become the most popular means of transportation in Vietnam?
Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
Is traffic congestion a problem where you live?
Are you happy with the traffic system in your city?
***REVISION***
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Does your country have many public holidays?
Do you have a favorite holiday?
Why are public holidays important?
Do you think there should be more public holidays?
LETTER AND EMAIL
Do you write email?
Do you prefer to use email or text messaging?
Do you think people will still write letters in the future?
Would you say your handwriting is easy for others to read?
TRAVEL
Do you like traveling?
Where do you often go for your holiday?
What do you like to do when you visit new places?
What is the best season to travel in your country?
PHOTOS
Do you often take photos?
How do you keep photos you have taken?
Do you prefer to take photos by yourself, or to have others take them for you?
What do you think about taking selfies?
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READING
How often do you read?
Do you read mostly for pleasure or work/study purposes?
What kinds of book do you like to read?
Did you read many books when you were a child?
FILMS
Do you like watching films?
Do you prefer watching films at home or going to the cinema?
Do you like to watch films alone or with other people?
Would you like to be a film star?
TEA AND COFFEE
Do you prefer to drink tea or coffee?
Do you often drink tea or coffee when you go out?
Do people in your country give tea/coffee as a gift?
Do you think it’s good to drink tea/coffee every day?
SPORT
Do you like sport?
Do you often watch sport on TV?
What’s the most popular sport in your country?
Do you think it’s difficult to learn a new sport?
VISITING RELATIVES
Do you often visit your relatives?
What do you do when you visit them?
When did you last visit your relatives?
Do you bring anything when you visit your relatives?
SOCIAL NETWORKING APPS
How often do you use social networking apps?
What is your favorite social networking app?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking apps?
Do you think it’s easy to make friends online?
STREET MARKETS
Are street markets common in your country?
What do street markets sell?
Do you think people like street markets?
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Do you prefer going to street markets or supermarkets?
SLEEP
How much sleep do you get every day?
Do you sleep more than you did in the past?
Do you think it’s important to get enough sleep every day?
Have your sleeping habits changed since you were younger?
CROWDED PLACES
Do you like crowded places?
What are the most crowded places in your home town?
Do you prefer crowded or quiet places?
When was the last time you went to a crowded place?
MUSIC
Do you often listen to music?
How much time do you spend listening to music every day?
Have you ever been to a concert before?
What kinds of music are popular in your country?
PARKS
Do you often go to a park or public garden?
When was the last time you went to a park?
Do you prefer a park with open space or recreational facilities?
Can you suggest how parks in your city could be improved?
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