GETTING AROUND ON FOOT IS NOT ALWAYS SAFE
This topic helps students talk about walking in the city, safety problems, and how people move around. Students will use modal verbs, present and past tenses, and adverbs of frequency to express opinions and describe situations.
📌 Examples:
Getting around on foot is not always safe.
You should use the crosswalk.
Last week, I almost got hit by a car!
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Present Simple:
Many people walk to school.
Some streets are not safe.
✅ Present Continuous:
I am walking to work right now.
People are crossing without looking.
✅ Past Simple:
I walked to the store yesterday.
He didn’t use the crosswalk.
✅ Future with "will" and "going to":
I will take the bus next time.
We’re going to build safer sidewalks.
✅ Modal Verbs:
You should be careful.
You must look both ways.
You shouldn’t cross on a red light.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
I usually walk to work.
They rarely stop for pedestrians.
✅ Prepositions:
Walk on the sidewalk.
Don’t stand in the middle of the street.
🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Sidewalk – The path next to a street for people to walk.
Crosswalk – A place where people can cross the street.
Pedestrian – A person walking in the street.
Dangerous – Not safe.
Helmet – A hard hat that protects your head.
Intersection – A place where streets meet.
Traffic light – A signal with red, yellow, and green lights.
Jaywalking – Crossing the street in the wrong place.
Accident – Something bad that happens by surprise.
Reflective – Something that shines in the dark to be seen.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Getting around on foot is not always safe.
You should always use the sidewalk.
Be careful at night.
The traffic here is crazy.
We must improve street safety.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
I walk to work every day.
Some streets are very safe.
She is using the crosswalk now.
We visited a city with great sidewalks.
They will add more lights next year.
Negative:
Some drivers don’t stop.
I don’t feel safe walking at night.
There aren’t enough crosswalks.
They didn’t build sidewalks here.
You shouldn’t walk alone late at night.
Questions:
Do you walk to school?
Are you crossing the street now?
Did you walk home yesterday?
Will you walk to the store?
Should we wear reflective clothes?
Answers:
Yes, I walk every day.
No, I’m waiting for the light.
Yes, I walked after lunch.
No, I will take the bus.
Yes, we should for safety.
💬 CONVERSATION
Laura: Do you usually walk to school?
Ben: Yes, but sometimes it feels dangerous.
Laura: Why? What happens?
Ben: Some drivers don’t stop at the crosswalk.
Laura: That’s scary. You should be very careful.
Ben: I try. I always look both ways.
Laura: Good. We must all stay safe on the streets.
📚 READING
"Walking in the City"
Walking is good exercise and helps the planet. But in some places, it is not always safe. People don’t always use the crosswalk. Cars go too fast, and there are not many sidewalks. Last week, Mia walked home after class. A car didn’t stop, and she had to run. She says everyone should be more careful. Next month, the city will put new signs and lights to help pedestrians.
Comprehension Questions:
Why is walking good?
→ Because it is good exercise and helps the planet.What happened to Mia?
→ A car didn’t stop, and she had to run.What is missing in some places?
→ Sidewalks.What will the city do?
→ Put new signs and lights.What should people do?
→ Be more careful.
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