MY CITY HAS A BIG TRAFFIC PROBLEM

 This topic helps students describe traffic problems in their city and use language related to transportation, urban life, and possible solutions. It focuses on using present simple, modal verbs, comparatives, and future with "will" and "going to".

📌 Examples:

• My city has a big traffic problem.

• People drive too much.

• There are too many cars on the road.

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🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)

✅ Present Simple:

• There is a lot of traffic in the morning.

• People drive to work every day.

• Buses arrive late sometimes.

✅ Present Continuous:

• The city is building new roads.

• Many people are using bikes now.

✅ Future with "will" and "going to":

• The city will build a new highway.

• They are going to improve public transport.

✅ Modal verbs (can, should, must):

• You should use the subway.

• We must reduce car use.

• People can ride bikes.

✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:

• The train is faster than the bus.

• Walking is the best option during rush hour.

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🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)

1. Traffic – A lot of cars, buses, and trucks on the road.

2. Rush hour – The busy time when many people travel.

3. Pollution – Dirty air caused by cars and factories.

4. Highway – A large road for fast travel.

5. Crowded – Full of people or vehicles.

6. Delay – When something happens later than expected.

7. Public transport – Buses, trains, and subways.

8. Reduce – To make something less.

9. Noise – Loud sounds from traffic or people.

10. Plan – A way to do something in the future.

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📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• There is a lot of traffic.

• It’s hard to get to work on time.

• We should use the bus.

• The streets are crowded.

• Let’s ride our bikes.

• It’s faster by train.

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✅ SENTENCES

Positive:

• My city has a traffic problem.

• People drive too much.

• We use the subway every day.

• The government is building a new road.

• They will make a traffic plan.

Negative:

• My city doesn’t have enough buses.

• People don’t walk a lot.

• There aren’t many bike lanes.

• It isn’t easy to move around.

• They won’t fix the problem soon.

Questions:

• Does your city have a traffic problem?

• Do you take public transport?

• Is it easy to drive downtown?

• What can we do to improve traffic?

• Will they build more roads?

Answers:

• Yes, it has a big problem during rush hour.

• No, I drive to work.

• It’s very difficult to drive in the morning.

• We can take the bus instead.

• Yes, they’re going to build new highways.

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💬 CONVERSATION

Sara: Hey, why are you late today?
Mike: The traffic was terrible!
Sara: Again? What happened this time?
Mike: There was an accident, and the road was closed.
Sara: That’s bad. You should take the train next time.
Mike: I know. I’m going to start using the train.

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📚 READING

"Too Many Cars"

Every day, Carlos drives to work at 8 a.m. He spends 40 minutes in traffic. The streets are full of cars, buses, and motorcycles. There is also a lot of noise and pollution. People don’t want to take the bus because it is slow and crowded. Carlos thinks the city should build more bike lanes and improve the subway system. He plans to start riding a bike soon.

Comprehension Questions:

1. How long does Carlos spend in traffic?
   → 40 minutes.

2. Why don’t people like the bus?
   → Because it is slow and crowded.

3. What does Carlos think the city should do?
   → Build bike lanes and improve the subway.

4. What does Carlos plan to do?
   → Ride a bike.

5. Is there noise and pollution?
   → Yes, there is.