DURING RUSH HOUR, THERE ARE A LOT OF CARS ON THE ROAD

 Rush hour is the time of day when many people go to work or come back home. It usually happens in the morning (7:00 – 9:00 a.m.) and in the evening (5:00 – 7:00 p.m.). During rush hour, the roads are very busy with cars, buses, and motorcycles. People travel slowly because there are many vehicles on the road.

Examples:

• During rush hour, I take the subway because the road is full of cars.

• We leave early to avoid traffic in the morning.

• There are a lot of buses on the road at 6 p.m.

GRAMMAR

There is / There are – to describe the presence of things

Examples:

• There is a bus at the corner.

• There are many cars on the road.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

• Cars, buses, motorcycles – countable

• Traffic – uncountable

Examples:

• There is a lot of traffic.

• There are many cars.

VOCABULARY

1. Rush hour – the busy time of day when people travel to or from work

2. Traffic – many cars and buses on the road

3. Busy – full of people or vehicles

4. Road – the street where cars go

5. Subway – an underground train

6. Bicycle – a two-wheel vehicle

7. Car – a vehicle with four wheels

8. Bus – a big vehicle for many people

9. Motorcycle – a two-wheel motor vehicle

10. Driver – a person who drives a vehicle

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• There is a lot of traffic.

• Let’s avoid rush hour.

• I usually take the subway.

• The road is very busy.

• Do you drive to work?

SENTENCES

Positive:

• There are many cars during rush hour.

• I take the bus to work.

Negative:

• There isn’t much traffic at night.

• I don’t like to drive in rush hour.

Questions:

• Do you take the subway during rush hour?

• Is there a lot of traffic now?

Answers:

• Yes, there is a lot of traffic.

• No, I walk to work.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Leo. You’re late today.

Leo: Yes, the traffic was terrible. There are too many cars on the road during rush hour.

Anna: Oh no! Why didn’t you take the subway?

Leo: I usually do, but today I forgot my card.

Anna: That’s too bad. I always take the subway. It’s faster.

Leo: I think I’ll start using the subway every day.

Anna: Good idea!

READING

In big cities, people usually travel to work during rush hour. This is the busiest time on the roads. Many cars, buses, and motorcycles fill the streets. Traffic is slow, and sometimes people are late. Some people use the subway or ride a bicycle to avoid the traffic. It is important to plan your trip to save time. Many people do not like driving during rush hour because it is stressful.

Questions:

1. What is rush hour?

2. Why is traffic slow during rush hour?

3. What are two ways to avoid traffic?

4. Do people like to drive during rush hour?

Answers:

1. It is the time when people go to or return from work.

2. Because there are many cars on the road.

3. Use the subway or ride a bicycle.

4. No, many people do not like it.