HOW IS THE TRAFFIC DURING RUSH HOUR?

 Rush hour is the time of day when many people travel to or from work, usually in the morning and evening. During rush hour, traffic is often heavy, and the roads can be very busy. People may take longer to get to their destinations. Understanding how to describe traffic conditions is helpful when talking about your daily routine or planning your trip.

Examples:

• The traffic is very heavy during rush hour.

• There is a lot of traffic at 8:00 a.m.

• It takes me one hour to get to work in the morning.

GRAMMAR: Present Simple Tense for Routines

We use the present simple tense to describe things that happen regularly.

Examples:

• I leave home at 7:30 a.m.

• She takes the bus to work.

• The traffic gets worse in the evening.

Questions and Answers:

• How is the traffic in the morning?

  • It is very heavy.

• Do you drive to work?

  • Yes, I do.

VOCABULARY

1. Rush hour – the busy time when people travel to and from work.

2. Traffic – the number of cars on the road.

3. Busy – full of activity or people.

4. Delay – a period when something is late.

5. Commute – to travel to work or school.

6. Carpool – to share a car with others.

7. Crowded – full of people or cars.

8. Highway – a main road.

9. Intersection – a place where two roads cross.

10. Accident – when two or more cars crash.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• The traffic is heavy/light.

• It’s very crowded this morning.

• I’m stuck in traffic.

• There’s a traffic jam.

• I need to leave early to avoid traffic.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• The traffic is heavy at 5 p.m.

• Many people take the train during rush hour.

Negative:

• The streets are not empty in the morning.

• I don’t drive during rush hour.

Questions:

• Is the traffic bad in your city?

• Do you take the bus during rush hour?

Answers:

• Yes, it’s very bad in the morning.

• No, I walk to work.

CONVERSATION

Liam: Hi, Emma. Do you drive to work every day?

Emma: Yes, I do. But the traffic is always terrible during rush hour.

Liam: What time do you leave home?

Emma: I usually leave at 7:00 a.m. to avoid the heavy traffic.

Liam: That’s smart. I take the subway. It’s faster.

Emma: That’s a good idea. I might try it next week.

READING

In many big cities, traffic during rush hour is very bad. People leave their homes early to avoid delays. Some people carpool to reduce the number of cars on the road. Others take public transportation, like buses or trains. Heavy traffic can cause stress and make people late. It’s important to plan ahead and choose the best way to travel.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why do people leave their homes early?

   • To avoid delays.

2. What is one way to reduce traffic?

   • Carpooling.

3. What can heavy traffic cause?

   • Stress and delays.