THIS CITY IS VERY WALKABLE, EVEN FOR TOURISTS
This topic helps you describe a city and how easy it is to move around it by walking. You will use adjectives, comparatives, prepositions, modal verbs, and frequency expressions to talk about places and accessibility. It is useful for tourists, travelers, and daily life in cities.
📌 Examples:
This city is very walkable.
You can walk everywhere.
It is easier to walk than to drive.
🖊️ GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Present Simple:
The city has many sidewalks.
Tourists walk to the museum.
✅ Adjectives and Comparatives:
Walkable, clean, safe, beautiful
This street is wider than that one.
✅ Modal Verbs (can/can’t, should/shouldn’t):
You can walk downtown easily.
You should bring water on hot days.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
often, always, sometimes, never
I often walk when I visit the city.
✅ Prepositions of Place:
on the sidewalk, near the park, across the street
📖 VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Walkable – Easy and safe to walk in.
Sidewalk – A path along the street for people to walk.
Tourist – A person visiting a place for fun.
Crosswalk – A place where people can cross the street.
Park – A green public area for walking and relaxing.
Path – A small road for walking or biking.
Safe – Not dangerous.
Busy – Full of people or traffic.
Traffic – Many cars on the road.
Scenery – Natural views that are beautiful.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
This is a walkable area.
You can explore the city on foot.
The streets are clean and safe.
There are many shops near here.
Let’s walk through the park.
It’s better to walk than to drive.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
This city is very walkable.
I often walk to the park.
Tourists can explore the center on foot.
The sidewalks are wide and clean.
We always walk on weekends.
Negative:
There aren’t many sidewalks in that area.
I don’t walk when it rains.
The roads aren’t safe for walking.
She doesn’t like to walk far.
You shouldn’t walk alone at night.
Questions:
Is this city walkable?
Do tourists often walk here?
Can I walk to the museum from here?
Should we walk or take a taxi?
Are there sidewalks in this part of town?
Answers:
Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t.
Yes, they do.
You can walk—it’s close.
Yes, there are sidewalks everywhere.
💬 CONVERSATION
Emily: Is this your first time in the city?
Tom: Yes, I arrived yesterday. It’s very beautiful.
Emily: It’s also very walkable. You can see a lot just by walking.
Tom: That’s great. I don’t like taking taxis all the time.
Emily: You should visit the old town. It’s near here.
Tom: Thanks! I’ll go there now. I enjoy walking around new places.
📖 READING
"A Walkable City for Everyone"
Sofia is a tourist in a new city. She doesn’t have a car, but it’s not a problem. The city is very walkable. She walks from her hotel to museums, shops, and restaurants. There are sidewalks everywhere, and the streets are clean and safe.
Sofia visits a park near the river. Many people walk their dogs, ride bikes, or just sit on benches. She takes many pictures and enjoys the fresh air. She feels happy because she doesn’t need to worry about traffic.
Comprehension Questions:
Does Sofia have a car?
→ No, she doesn’t.Is the city walkable?
→ Yes, it is.What places does Sofia visit?
→ Museums, shops, restaurants, and a park.Why does Sofia feel happy?
→ Because she doesn’t need to worry about traffic.What do people do in the park?
→ They walk dogs, ride bikes, and sit on benches.
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