WHAT KIND OF TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DO YOU USE?
This topic helps students talk about the transportation systems they use in daily life. It includes using present, past, and future tenses, modal verbs like can and should, and vocabulary for different transport options.
📌 Examples:
I take the bus to school.
She is using the subway today.
We are going to ride bikes tomorrow.
🧠 GRAMMAR (with examples)
✅ Present Simple:
I take the bus every morning.
He drives to work.
✅ Present Continuous:
I am waiting at the station.
She is using the app to find a taxi.
✅ Past Simple:
We walked to the train station yesterday.
He took a taxi last night.
✅ Future (Will / Going to):
I will use the metro tomorrow.
We are going to rent bikes.
✅ Modal Verbs:
You can take a taxi or a bus.
She should leave early to catch the train.
They must buy a ticket before boarding.
✅ Comparatives and Superlatives:
The train is faster than the bus.
Walking is the cheapest way to travel.
✅ Adverbs of Frequency:
He always takes the subway.
I usually walk to school.
✅ Prepositions:
On the bus, in the car, at the station, by bike
🗣️ VOCABULARY (10 words with definition)
Bus – A large vehicle that carries people on roads.
Train – A long vehicle that runs on tracks.
Subway – A train that travels underground.
Taxi – A car that you pay to ride in.
Bike – A two-wheel vehicle you ride by pedaling.
Walk – To go on foot.
Station – A place where trains or buses stop.
App – A program on your phone to get transport.
Crowded – Full of people.
On time – Arriving at the right moment.
📝 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I usually take the bus to school.
Do you walk or drive?
We are going to try the new train.
She can't find a taxi right now.
You should take the subway—it’s faster.
✅ SENTENCES
Positive:
I use the subway every day.
She is driving to work now.
They took the train last weekend.
We are going to walk to the park.
You can ride a bike.
Negative:
He doesn’t take the bus.
I’m not using my car today.
We didn’t take a taxi last night.
She won’t ride the crowded bus.
They can’t find the station.
Questions:
What kind of transportation do you use?
Are you taking the train now?
Did she drive to the mall?
Will we get there on time?
Can I use this bike?
Answers:
I take the bus most days.
Yes, I am waiting for the train.
No, she walked instead.
Yes, we will be on time.
No, that bike is broken.
💬 CONVERSATION
Alex: What kind of transportation do you use every day?
Nina: I usually take the bus to school.
Alex: I walk to work, but sometimes I ride my bike.
Nina: That’s healthy! Are you going to bike tomorrow too?
Alex: Yes, if it doesn’t rain. What about you?
Nina: I’m going to try the new subway line. It’s faster.
Alex: Good idea! The bus is often late.
📚 READING
"How Do People Move Around?"
In big cities, people use many types of transportation. Some take the subway, some ride the bus, and others use bikes or walk. In small towns, people often drive cars. Sometimes, transportation is crowded or delayed. Many cities are going to improve their systems. In the future, more people will use bikes, apps, and electric buses. Transportation must be fast, clean, and safe.
Comprehension Questions:
What types of transport do people use in big cities?
→ Subway, bus, bikes, or walking.What do people do in small towns?
→ They often drive cars.What problems do transportation systems have?
→ They are sometimes crowded or delayed.What changes will happen in the future?
→ More people will use bikes, apps, and electric buses.What must transportation be?
→ Fast, clean, and safe.
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