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TRANSPORTATION
● What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
● How often do you take buses?
● Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
● Is driving to work popular in your country?
● Do you think people will drive more in the future?
● Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
● What will become the most popular means of transportation in Vietnam?
● Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
1. What's the most popular means of transportation in your hometown?
The most common vehicle in my hometown is the motorbike. As I've read in a
current
newspaper, most Vietnamese adults own motorbikes. Moreover, I can easily
catch sight of
motorbikes whenever I go outside.
2. How often do you take buses?
I take buses to go to school at least twice a day as I haven't got my vehicle yet. I
also usually
use buses to visit my relatives or friends' homes.
3. Can you compare the advantages of planes and trains?
Aeroplanes and trains have their benefits for passengers. Regarding planes, they
have been
the fastest means of passenger transport invented so far. They enable people to
travel all
around the world in the shortest possible time. The biggest advantage of trains is
their
impressive safety record. Accidents are rare. So people can feel relaxed and sit
back and
admire the views from their comfortable seats.
4. Is driving to work popular in your country?
Yes. I'm pretty sure that private cars and motorbikes are the two most popular
vehicles in
my country. Therefore, it is obvious that there are a large number of people who
tend to
drive to work.
5. Do you think people will drive more in the future?
Yes, I think so. There will be more drivers on the roads in future due to the
convenience of
motoring and the affordable prices of cars.
6. Would you ride bikes to work in the future?
Yes. As I'm a young person, I like to do energetic activities to help me keep fit,
so I will give
priority to a job that is within cycling distance of my home.
7. What will become the most popular means of transportation in Vietnam?
I think motorbikes will continue to dominate due to their advantages. They are
great for
getting around quickly and easy to park and economical to run.
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8. Do you prefer public transportation or private transportation?
Although owning a private vehicle has various advantages, I prefer using public
transportation to economize as well as to help protect the environment.
VOCABULARY
Catch sight of (expression): to see something only for a moment
Ex: I caught sight of someone with red hair, so I knew that it was you.
Safety record (noun): details of how many accidents a company has had
Eg: With no accidents in the last 5 years, this airline has a good safety record.
Admire (verb): to look at something and think that it is attractive/impressive
Ex: We stood for a few moments, admiring the beautiful view.
Motoring (noun): the activity of driving a car
Ex: She’s planning a motoring holiday in France next year.
Affordable (adjective): cheap enough for people to be able to buy
Ex: This type of car is affordable for people who have a low income.
Give priority to (expression): deal with something first, because you think it is
more
important than other things
Ex: This month I must give priority to revision for the exam, so I have taken
some time
off work.
Prevalence (noun): the fact of being very common at a particular time or in a
particular place
Ex: There is a worrying increase in the prevalence of smoking among young
people.
Dominate (verb): to be the largest, highest or most obvious thing in a place
Ex: The skyline is dominated by smoking factory chimneys.
Get around (phrasal verb): to move from place to place
Ex: Getting around in this city is hard, because there is too much traffic.
Park (verb): to leave a vehicle that you are driving in a particular place for a
period
of time
Ex: I parked my car in front of the supermarket while I did my shopping.
Economical (adjective): providing good value in relation to the amount of
money
spent
Ex: Buy a small car – it will be more economical to run.
Run (verb): to own and use a car or other vehicle
Ex: On my low salary, I can’t afford to run a car.
Economize (verb): to use less money than you normally use
Ex: In winter, don’t economize on heating – it is more important to keep warm.
69. TRAVELLING
● Do you like to travel?
● Do you often travel by air?
● How long was the longest trip you took?
● Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
● Would you like to travel to space?
1. Do you like to travel?
(Answer) Yes, absolutely.
(Explain) Travelling is my top hobby because whenever I travel, I can meet and
get to
know many new people from different cultures and nations, which helps me to
broaden my horizons.
2. Do you often travel by air?
(Answer) No, not much.
(Explain) Travelling by air too often is out of my reach for a student like me.
However, I do travel by air once or twice a year to an ASEAN member because
the airfares to these destinations are quite affordable.
3. How long was the longest trip you took?
(Answer) I went on a 9-day trip to Thailand and this was my longest trip ever.
(Extend) I spent 3 days in Bangkok, 2 days in Pattaya and 3 days in Phuket. The
remaining one day was allocated for moving.
4. Which country would you like to travel to in the future?
(Answer) Italy is my dream destination (explain) as it is home to the most
stunning
churches in the world. Also, I love the Italian culture, language and friendly
people
whom I’ve met in Vietnam.
5. Would you like to travel to space?
(Answer) Yes, it sounds a bit weird and scary though.
(Explain) I am curious about how other planets look and how I would be when
there is
no gravity. This idea really scares me off but as it sounds pretty intriguing, I
would like
to try travelling to space once.
Vocabulary
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To leave for: o reserve or save something for someone or for a later use
Ex: Before leaving for Singapore, we had to check if we had all the documents
needed
at least twice.
To broaden my horizons: expand one's range of interests, activities, and
knowledge.
Ex: We should go to other countries, getting to know more people and their
cultures
to broaden our horizons.
Out of someone’s reach: not close enough to be touched or picked up by
someone
Ex: We should make sure that all the dangerous things are kept out of children’s
reach.
To go on a trip: o travel, to go on a journey, to go on holiday (often quite short)
Ex: We went on a long trip to Thailand last summer.
Be home to: to be the abode, domicile, dwelling, dwelling place, habitation,
house,
pad (slang) residence.
Ex: A rain forest is home to a wide range of species of animals and plants.
24. PUBLIC TRANSPORT
● Do you travel by public transport?
● When was the last time you travelled by public transport?
● What you don’t like about public transport?
● Would you prefer to use public transport in the future?
1. Do you travel by public transport?
Yes, I do. Every morning I take a bus to my office. There are air-conditioned
and non-
air conditioned buses plying in the city. I prefer to take the air-conditioned bus,
though
it is costlier.
2. When was the last time you travelled by public transport?
It was last Friday when I had to go to the office. Like I said before, I took the
air-
conditioned bus, and the ride was comfortable.
3. What don’t you like about public transport?
The AC buses are less frequent. If you miss one, you have to wait nearly 10
minutes for
the next one to arrive. In the evenings, when you are worn out and want to go
home
soon, it tests your temper.
4. Would you prefer to use public transport in the future?
No. I want to use my vehicle. Considering the traffic in the city, I would prefer
a two-
wheeler rather than a four-wheeler.
VOCABULARY
Ply (verb) - travel regularly over a route, typically for commercial purposes.
Eg: These buses ply across the bridge.
Ride (noun) - a journey made on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, or in a vehicle.
Eg: Her uncle took her for a ride on the bike.
Worn out (adj) - extremely tired; exhausted.
Eg: She looked worn out.
temper (noun) - tendency to become angry very
quickly.
Eg: She has a real temper.
