HOW DO YOU MOVE AROUND YOUR TOWN OR CITY?

 Moving around a town or city is something we do every day. Some people walk, others take a bus, ride a bicycle, or drive a car. In big cities, many people use public transportation like the subway or trams. Some people prefer motorcycles or scooters. How do you move around your city?

For example:

• I take the bus to school every morning.

• She rides her bicycle to work.

• They walk to the supermarket.

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GRAMMAR

Present Simple for Daily Routines

We use the present simple to talk about regular activities.

Examples:

• I walk to work every day.

• She takes the subway to school.

• He drives his car to the office.

Questions with "How" and "Do/Does"

We use "how" to ask about the way people move around.

Examples:

• How do you go to work?

• How does she get to school?

• Do they take the train?

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VOCABULARY

1. Bus - A large vehicle that carries many passengers.

2. Train - A form of transportation that moves on tracks.

3. Bicycle - A two-wheeled vehicle you pedal to move.

4. Car - A vehicle with four wheels that people drive.

5. Motorcycle - A two-wheeled motorized vehicle.

6. Walk - To move on foot.

7. Taxi - A car you can pay to take you somewhere.

8. Subway - An underground train system.

9. Traffic - The movement of vehicles on the road.

10. Scooter - A small two-wheeled motorized or manual vehicle.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• How do you go to school?

• I take the bus.

• She rides a bike to work.

• There is a lot of traffic in the morning.

• Public transport is cheap and fast.

• I prefer to walk when the weather is nice.

• It takes me 30 minutes to get to work.

• I drive my car to the office every day.

• The train is very crowded in the morning.

• Taxis are expensive in my city.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• I take the subway to work.

• She rides her bicycle to school.

• We walk to the park.

Negative:

• I don’t take the bus.

• He doesn’t drive a car.

• They don’t use public transport.

Questions and Answers:

• How do you go to work?
  I take the train.

• Does she ride a bicycle?
  Yes, she does.

• Do they drive a car?
  No, they take the bus.

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CONVERSATION

Mark: Hi, Lisa! How do you go to school?

Lisa: Hi, Mark! I ride my bicycle. What about you?

Mark: I take the bus every day.

Lisa: Do you like taking the bus?

Mark: Sometimes. But in the morning, it is very crowded.

Lisa: I understand. Riding a bicycle is faster for me.

Mark: That’s great! Do you ever take a taxi?

Lisa: No, taxis are too expensive. I prefer my bike.

Mark: That makes sense. See you later!

Lisa: Bye!

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LONG READING

Many people use different ways to move around their town or city. In big cities, public transportation is very popular. People take buses, trains, or the subway. Some people ride bicycles because it is healthy and good for the environment. Others drive cars, but sometimes there is a lot of traffic.

For example, in New York City, many people take the subway because it is fast. In Amsterdam, many people ride bicycles. In Tokyo, the trains are very fast and on time. Some people prefer walking, especially if they live close to work or school.

Transportation is different in every city, but people always try to find the best way to travel!

Questions:

1. What are some ways people move around the city?

2. Why do people ride bicycles?

3. What transportation is popular in New York City?

4. Why do some people prefer walking?

5. How do people travel in Tokyo?

Answers:

1. People walk, take buses, ride bicycles, drive cars, or use the subway.

2. Bicycles are healthy and good for the environment.

3. The subway is very popular in New York City.

4. Some people prefer walking if they live close to their destination.

5. People in Tokyo travel by fast trains.