SHE GETS AROUND USING ONLY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
This topic helps students describe how someone travels around a city or town using buses, trains, or other types of public transportation. It focuses on the present simple tense and helps students talk about daily routines and transportation options.
📌 Examples:
She gets around using only public transportation.
He takes the bus to school.
They travel by subway every day.
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Present Simple (for habits and routines):
She gets around by bus.
He doesn’t drive a car.
Do you use the subway?
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
She always takes the bus.
He sometimes uses the train.
They never take a taxi.
✅ Prepositions of Means and Place:
She travels by subway.
They get around on the bus.
He waits at the station.
🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Public transportation – Buses, trains, and subways used by many people.
Bus – A large vehicle for many passengers.
Subway – An underground train system.
Train – A vehicle that moves on tracks.
Ticket – A piece of paper or card for travel.
Station – A place where buses or trains stop.
Get around – To travel in or around a place.
Fare – The money you pay for a ride.
Commute – The trip from home to work or school.
Platform – Where people wait for the train.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
She gets around using the subway.
Do you take the bus every day?
Public transport is easy to use.
I always take the train to work.
They wait at the station every morning.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
She gets around by bus.
He uses public transportation.
They travel by subway.
I always take the train.
We walk to the station.
Negative:
She doesn’t drive a car.
He doesn’t take a taxi.
They don’t use public transport.
I don’t like crowded buses.
We don’t wait at that station.
Questions:
Does she use public transportation?
Do you take the train?
Does he ride the bus every day?
Do they walk to the subway?
Does it cost a lot?
Answers:
Yes, she does.
No, I don’t.
Yes, they do.
No, he doesn’t.
Yes, it does.
💬 CONVERSATION
Anna: How do you get around the city?
Lucy: I use only public transportation. I take the bus or the subway.
Anna: That’s nice! I usually drive.
Lucy: Driving is hard with all the traffic.
Anna: True. How long does it take you to get to work?
Lucy: About 30 minutes. The subway is fast.
Anna: That’s great! Maybe I’ll try the bus next week.
Lucy: Good idea! It saves money too.
📚 READING
"Getting Around Without a Car"
Emily lives in a busy city. She doesn’t drive a car. Instead, she gets around using only public transportation. Every morning, she walks to the bus stop. Then she takes the bus to the subway station. From there, she takes the train to her office. She reads a book or listens to music during her commute. Emily says that using public transportation is cheaper, safer, and better for the environment.
Comprehension Questions:
How does Emily get around?
→ She uses public transportation.Does she drive a car?
→ No, she doesn’t.What does she do during her commute?
→ She reads or listens to music.Is it expensive for her to travel?
→ No, it’s cheaper.Why does she like public transportation?
→ It’s safe, cheap, and good for the environment.
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