In this lesson, we will talk about different ways to transport passengers quickly and cheaply. You will learn how to describe types of transportation, give opinions, and use basic comparative structures. We will focus on trains, buses, subways, and bikes. This topic is useful for traveling, daily life, and giving advice.
Examples:
I think the subway is fast and cheap.
Buses are slower, but they cost less.
Trains are comfortable, but they can be expensive.
GRAMMAR: COMPARATIVES AND OPINIONS
Comparatives:
Subways are faster than buses.
Bikes are cheaper than trains.
Giving Opinions:
I think the train is the best option.
In my opinion, bikes are great for short distances.
Examples:
A bus is slower than a subway.
I believe subways are more convenient.
VOCABULARY (10 Words):
Subway – an underground train system.
Bus – a large vehicle that carries people in a city.
Train – a fast vehicle that runs on tracks.
Cheap – not expensive.
Fast – quick in speed.
Passenger – a person who is traveling.
Station – a place where trains or buses stop.
Fare – the money you pay for a ticket.
Convenient – easy and useful.
Crowded – full of people.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:
How do you usually go to work?
What’s the cheapest way to travel?
Is the subway better than the bus?
In my opinion...
I prefer the... because...
SENTENCES:
Positive:
The subway is very fast.
I think bikes are the cheapest option.
Negative:
Trains are not cheap.
I don’t like crowded buses.
Questions:
Do you take the bus every day?
What is your favorite way to travel?
Answers:
Yes, I take the bus every morning.
I like the subway because it is fast.
CONVERSATION:
Anna: Hi Carlos, how do you usually get to work?
Carlos: I usually take the subway. It’s fast and not too expensive.
Anna: That’s nice. I take the bus, but sometimes it’s very slow.
Carlos: Yes, buses can be slow, especially during traffic.
Anna: Do you think the subway is the best system?
Carlos: I think so. It’s fast and comes every five minutes.
Anna: Good point. Maybe I should try it too.
READING:
Many cities have different ways to move passengers. The subway is one of the fastest systems. It is underground, so it does not have traffic. It is cheap and convenient. Buses are also common, but they are slower. Trains are good for long trips. Bikes are great for short distances and do not cost money. In some cities, people use boats or trams. Each city is different, and each system has good and bad points.
Questions:
What is the fastest way to travel in a city?
Why are bikes good?
Are trains good for long or short trips?
Answers:
The subway is the fastest.
Because they are free and good for short distances.
They are good for long trips.
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