Transportation
Conversation:
John: Excuse me, do you know when the next bus to downtown
arrives?
Mary: The next bus is scheduled to arrive in 15 minutes.
John: Oh, thank you. Do you know if it’s on time?
Mary: According to the schedule, it should be here on time. But
sometimes there can be delays due to traffic.
Due to the fact that I went to bed late yesterday.
John: I see. Do you know how much the fare (fee) is for that route?
Mary: It’s $2.50 for a one-way trip. Round-trip
John: That’s great, thank you. I’m new to the area and I’m not
familiar with the bus routes. Can you tell me where I can find a map
of the bus routes?
Mary: Sure, you can find a map of the bus routes at the information
booth over there. They can also help you with any other questions you
might have.
John: Thank you, I appreciate it. Thanks a lot
Mary: No problem, happy to help. Have a good trip.
Video:
1. What type of transportation do you prefer?
I have carsick
Coach
By + transportation
2. How do you get to work or school?
3. How long is your commute?
4. What do you do on your regular commute? Do you listen to
something? Do you watch videos or play games? Do you read?
5. What is the most environmentally friendly form of
transportation?
Electric bike
6. Do you get motion sickness? Which types of transportation
make you feel sick?
Except for
Garlic
Smell
7. What is good and bad about using public transport?
Using public transport will save money, but it’s not convenient
and crowded.
8. How often do you take a taxi? What is the basic fare in your
town or city?
Sometimes I take a taxi , when I go to Ho Chi Minh city. I have
a long trip.
9. Have you used a ride-sharing service, or do you prefer to be the
only passenger?
10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using
private transportation such as a car?
11. Does your city have a good public transportation system?
What could be improved about it?
12. How do people treat each other on public transportation in
your city? For example, do people give up their seats to people
who need them?
13. Do you regularly fly places? How do you feel about
flying?
14. Can you sleep on transportation? How quickly do you fall
asleep?
15. Many big cities have a subway system. Which is the best
subway system you have used?
16. When you visit a new place, the transportation system can
be confusing. What good or bad transport experiences have you
had in a new place?
17. How far or for how long are you willing to walk? Would you
walk to the store if it’s 35 minutes away?
18. How is the traffic in your town or city? How do you feel about
traffic jams?
During peak hours
It takes you about 4 or 5 hours.
Coach
Traffic jam
The traffic system is equipped with high quality, good materials.
19. Do you suffer from road rage? Have you seen any cases of
people getting angry on the roads?
20. Have you ever been in a traffic accident? What happened?
21. What transportation method will be common 50 years in
the future?
Active Passive
Present simple I make tea Tea is made by me
Present continuous I am cleaning my My house is being
house cleaned by me
Crowded
