THERE IS NOTHING FUN ABOUT BEING STUCK IN TRAFFIC

 Being stuck in traffic means you are in your car or a bus and cannot move because there are too many vehicles on the road. It is a common problem in big cities. People often feel tired, bored, or frustrated when they are stuck in traffic. For example:

• I was late to work because I was stuck in traffic.

• There is a lot of traffic during rush hour.

Sometimes, traffic can take a long time to move. People listen to music or talk on the phone while they wait.

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GRAMMAR

There is / There are – Use this to talk about the presence of things.

• There is a traffic jam on Main Street.

• There are many cars on the road.

Present continuous – Use to describe what is happening now.

• I am sitting in traffic.

• We are moving very slowly.

Examples:

• There is nothing fun about waiting in traffic.

• People are honking their horns.

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VOCABULARY

1. Traffic – Many cars and buses on the road.

2. Jam – A situation when cars stop moving.

3. Rush hour – The busy time when people go to or leave work.

4. Vehicle – A car, bus, truck, or other machine that moves on roads.

5. Frustrated – Feeling angry or upset.

6. Noise – Loud sounds, like car horns.

7. Delay – When something is late.

8. Highway – A big road for fast traffic.

9. Intersection – The place where two roads cross.

10. Commuter – A person who travels to work.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m stuck in traffic.

• There is heavy traffic today.

• It’s taking forever to move.

• The road is blocked.

• Let’s take another route.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• There is a little traffic today.

• The road is clear.

Negative:

• There is nothing fun about traffic.

• There aren’t any shortcuts.

Questions:

• Is there traffic on the highway?

• Are we stuck in a jam?

Answers:

• Yes, there is a traffic jam near the bridge.

• No, the road is open now.

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LONG CONVERSATION

Anna: Why are you so late?

Tom: I’m sorry, Anna. There was heavy traffic on the highway.

Anna: Oh no! Were you stuck long?

Tom: Yes. I was stuck in traffic for over an hour. Nothing moved.

Anna: That sounds terrible!

Tom: It was. There is nothing fun about sitting in a car and not moving.

Anna: I agree. Next time, try a different road.

Tom: Yes, or I can leave earlier next time.

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LONG READING

Every day, millions of people go to work by car or bus. During rush hour, there is heavy traffic. This means cars move slowly or not at all. Many people feel frustrated because they are stuck in traffic. The noise from the cars and buses is also very loud.

There is nothing fun about being stuck in traffic. It can make people late for work or school. It can also make them tired. Some people listen to music or podcasts. Others call their family or friends to pass the time.

Some cities are trying to improve this problem. They add more trains or buses to help people move faster.

Questions and Answers:

1. What do people feel in traffic?
   They feel frustrated or tired.

2. What do people do while stuck in traffic?
   They listen to music or call friends.

3. What is rush hour?
   It’s the time when many people travel to or from work.

4. Why is traffic a problem?
   Because people are late and roads are noisy.