HOW OFTEN DOES THIS METRO LINE RUN?
This topic helps students learn how to ask and answer about frequency, especially related to transportation schedules. Students will use adverbs of frequency, present simple, and other useful grammar to understand and describe how often something happens.
📌 Examples:
How often does this metro line run?
It runs every 10 minutes.
Trains usually come on time.
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Present Simple:
The metro runs every 15 minutes.
It stops at all stations.
✅ Present Continuous:
The train is arriving now.
People are waiting at the platform.
✅ Past Simple:
Yesterday, the train arrived late.
It didn’t stop at my station.
✅ Future (Will / Going to):
It will run more often during the holidays.
We are going to take the metro at 8 a.m.
✅ Modal Verbs:
You must be on time.
You can check the schedule online.
You shouldn’t wait alone late at night.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:
This metro line is faster than the bus.
It’s the most reliable service.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
It always runs on time.
They usually wait 5 minutes.
Sometimes it is late.
It never stops at this station.
✅ Prepositions:
At the station, on the platform, under the sign, next to the escalator
🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Schedule – A list showing times for transportation.
Interval – The time between two trains.
Delay – When a train comes later than expected.
Platform – The area where passengers wait.
Arrival – When the train gets to the station.
Departure – When the train leaves the station.
Frequent – Happening many times or often.
Peak hours – The busiest times of the day.
Line – A specific metro route.
Timetable – A chart with times and destinations.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
How often does this metro line run?
It runs every 10 minutes.
Is it on time today?
Does it run on weekends?
You can check the timetable over there.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
The metro runs every 15 minutes.
It usually arrives on time.
We are going to take the 9:30 train.
It will stop at every station.
People can check the schedule online.
Negative:
It doesn’t run late at night.
You can’t take this line to the airport.
It didn’t stop at Central Station yesterday.
It won’t run tomorrow due to maintenance.
You shouldn’t wait alone.
Questions:
How often does this metro line run?
Is it running on time now?
Did the train stop here yesterday?
Will it run every 5 minutes during peak hours?
Are you going to take the metro today?
Answers:
It runs every 10 minutes.
Yes, it’s on time.
No, it didn’t stop here yesterday.
Yes, it will run more often.
No, I’m taking the bus instead.
💬 CONVERSATION
Ava: How often does this metro line run?
Leo: It usually runs every 10 minutes.
Ava: That’s good. Do they run on time?
Leo: Yes, most of the time. But there are sometimes delays during rush hour.
Ava: When is the next one?
Leo: I think it’s coming in 3 minutes. Look, the sign says 9:27 a.m.
Ava: Perfect! Let’s get ready.
📚 READING
"Metro Line 3 – Always on Time"
Metro Line 3 is one of the most popular lines in the city. It runs every 8 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes at night. On weekends, it runs every 12 minutes. Many people use this line because it is fast and reliable. During peak hours, the trains may be full, but they still arrive on time. If there is a delay, passengers get information on the digital boards.
Comprehension Questions:
How often does Line 3 run during the day?
→ Every 8 minutes.What happens at night?
→ It runs every 15 minutes.Why do people like this line?
→ Because it is fast and reliable.What happens during delays?
→ Information appears on digital boards.How often does it run on weekends?
→ Every 12 minutes.
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