A2 Level Transportation Skills

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What option does John prefer when trying to avoid heavy traffic?

  • Takes a taxi
  • Takes the train (correct)
  • Travels by boat
  • Rides a bicycle

What type of story does Marco want to share with his friends?

  • A story about riding a bicycle
  • A story about traveling by boat
  • A story about taking the train (correct)
  • A story about taking a taxi during rush hour

Which phrase correctly completes the sentence: 'I like to ______ London by taking buses.'?

  • get around (correct)
  • have a lot of
  • drive
  • travel

Which of the following is NOT a common type of transportation mentioned?

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Which collocation correctly matches with 'rush'?

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What is Bob's main complaint about taking the bus?

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Which type of transportation do people primarily use in the United States according to the dialogue?

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What does Giorgio appreciate about traveling by boat in Venice?

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What is a notable downside of public bus transportation mentioned by Bob?

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Why does John sometimes take the train instead?

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What type of transportation is most commonly used in the Netherlands as mentioned by Marco?

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What time of day is referred to as 'rush hour'?

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What does Marco suggest as a benefit of biking?

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Flashcards

Transportation

Different ways to travel from one place to another

Types of Transportation

Examples include cars, buses, trains, bikes, and boats.

Get around

To move from one place to another

Rush Hour

The time of day when many people are traveling to or from work.

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Traffic in US

Very congested/ busy travel conditions caused by many cars on the roads in the US

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Transportation in Venice

People primarily use boats due to the canals.

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Transportation in Netherlands

Bicycles are a common mode of transportation

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US Main Transportation

Cars are a prevalent means for getting from one location to another in the US

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Biking Advantages

Biking is a good form of exercise.

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John's traffic avoidance

John sometimes chooses alternative transportation methods to avoid heavy traffic.

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Marco's story subject

Marco wants to share a story about using a bicycle.

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ride a bike

To travel on a bicycle.

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types of transportation

Different ways of moving from one place to another, such as cars, buses, trains, and bikes.

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travel by boat

To use a boat for transportation.

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have a lot of traffic

To experience a large amount of vehicles on the road, making travel slow and difficult.

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rush hour

The time of day when a lot of people are travelling, often resulting in heavy traffic.

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get around

To move from place to place; to travel.

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drive a car

To operate a motor vehicle.

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take a train

To use a train for transportation.

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boat pros & cons

Boat transportation has advantages (scenic views, leisurely travel) and disadvantages (slow speed, weather dependent).

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car pros & cons

Driving a car offers flexibility, but it comes with issues such as traffic and cost.

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bike pros & cons

Biking provides a healthy mode of transportation, but also has limitations, such as distance and weather.

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train pros & cons

Trains offer a reliable mode of transport, but may be slower than cars, offering limited flexibility.

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Study Notes

Skills for A2 Level

  • Use simple descriptive language to describe objects
  • Understand simple texts on everyday topics
  • Use high-frequency everyday language

Reading Comprehension (Example)

  • Bob's complaint: He dislikes city buses due to overcrowding and delays.
  • Bob's problem: Bus delays cause him to miss important meetings.
  • Alternative transportation options: The text doesn't specify other transport options.

Matching Words and Definitions

  • Cars, trucks, etc.: Objects that move on roads
  • Different ways to travel: Various methods of transport
  • To move from place to place: To travel
  • Rush hour: Time when many people travel to or from work

Dialogue between John, Giorgio, and Marco

  • Transportation in the US: Driving cars is common
  • Transportation in Venice: Boats are frequently used due to canals
  • Transportation in the Netherlands: Bicycles are common
  • Traffic congestion: A common issue in the US
  • Alternative transportation in US: Trains are used as an alternative to cars

Questions about the dialogue

  • Main way to get around in the US: Cars
  • Usual travel method in Venice: Boats

Additional Questions/Exercises

  • Good thing about biking: Exercise
  • John's alternative to traffic: Trains
  • Marco's story: A taxi ride during rush hour
  • Matching collocations: Linking words related to travel and transportation
  • Fill in the gaps: Complete sentences with related vocabulary
  • Pros and cons of types of transportation: Example relating to airplanes (fast, expensive)

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