LET'S GO ON THE METRO!

 The metro is a fast and convenient way to travel around a city. It is also called the subway or underground in some places. People use the metro to go to work, school, or shopping. Metro stations are located in many areas, and trains come often. Talking about the metro is useful when you ask for directions or talk about your daily commute.

Examples:

• I go to work by metro.

• The metro station is near my house.

• Let’s go on the metro to get to the museum.

GRAMMAR: Let’s + base verb (for suggestions)

We use let’s followed by a base verb to make suggestions.

Examples:

• Let’s take the metro.

• Let’s go to the next station.

• Let’s get off here.

Questions and Answers:

• How do you go to school?

  • I take the metro.

• Let’s go on the metro, okay?

  • Yes, that’s a good idea.

VOCABULARY

1. Metro – an underground train system in a city.

2. Station – a place where trains stop.

3. Train – a long vehicle that carries people.

4. Ticket – something you buy to travel.

5. Map – a drawing that shows where things are.

6. Platform – where you wait for the train.

7. Exit – a way to go out.

8. Subway – another word for metro.

9. Commute – to travel to work or school.

10. Crowded – full of people.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Let’s go on the metro.

• Where is the metro station?

• I need to buy a ticket.

• Which line do we take?

• Get off at the next stop.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• The metro is fast and cheap.

• I take the metro every morning.

Negative:

• The metro is not slow.

• I don’t drive to work; I use the metro.

Questions:

• Do you like taking the metro?

• Is the metro station far?

Answers:

• Yes, it’s very convenient.

• No, it’s just two blocks away.

CONVERSATION

Anna: Let’s go on the metro to the mall.

Carlos: That sounds good. Do you know which station?

Anna: Yes, we can go to Central Station.

Carlos: Okay. Do we need to buy tickets?

Anna: Yes, let’s buy them at the machine.

Carlos: Great! Which line do we take?

Anna: The red line. We get off at City Center.

Carlos: Perfect. Let’s go!

READING

Many people in big cities take the metro every day. The metro is a good way to travel because it is fast and cheap. You can find a metro station in many parts of the city. People use maps to choose the right line. Some stations are very crowded during rush hour. If you know the metro system, it is easy to get around the city.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why do people take the metro?

   • Because it is fast and cheap.

2. What do people use to choose the right line?

   • A map.

3. When are stations crowded?

   • During rush hour.