Road Rules Around the World
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What is the main challenge when getting around in different cities and countries?

  • Dealing with different road signs and rules (correct)
  • Coping with the size of the city
  • Finding the right public transportation
  • Understanding the language of the signs

    • What is a notable difference in road signs between the UK and Australia?

  • Some signs are different, but many are the same (correct)
  • All signs are in different languages
  • Only road signs in the UK are in English
  • There are more signs in the UK

    • What is unique about the way people wait to cross the road in Tokyo?

  • They stand at the side and wait for the lights to change (correct)
  • They cross the road whenever they want
  • They only cross at pedestrian crossings
  • They always wait for the walk light

    • What is the term for a path beside a road in the US?

    <p>Sidewalk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the underground transportation system in London?

    <p>The Underground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is notable about the population of Tokyo and its surrounding area?

    <p>It is nearly twice the population of Australia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do people cross the road in the US?

    <p>They wait for the walk light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is special about the London Underground?

    <p>It is the oldest underground transport system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Getting Around in Different Cities

    • Getting around in different cities and countries can be challenging, even crossing the road can be dangerous.

    UK vs Australia

    • In the UK, people drive on the left, similar to Australia.
    • Some road signs in the UK are similar to those in Australia, while others are different.

    Tokyo, Japan

    • Tokyo is a massive city with a population of nearly 38 million people, compared to Australia's 23 million.
    • Many road signs in Tokyo are in Japanese, but some are also in English.
    • People in Tokyo are very patient when waiting to cross the road, waiting for the lights to change before crossing together.

    Cross-Cultural Differences

    • In the UK, people often cross the road wherever and whenever they can, unlike in Japan and the USA.
    • In the USA, pedestrians must wait for the walk light before crossing, and some lights count down the seconds to zero.

    Vocabulary Differences

    • A pavement in the UK is called a footpath in Australia and a sidewalk in the US.
    • Different cities have different names for their underground transportation systems:
      • London: Underground (or the Tube)
      • New York: Subway
      • Tokyo and Paris: Metro

    London Underground

    • The London Underground is the oldest underground transport system, starting in 1863 with one route and now having 11 lines and 270 stations.
    • Its popularity inspired other cities to develop similar systems, with nearly 200 cities around the world now having undergrounds, subways, and metros.

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    Explore the differences in road rules and crossing the road in various countries, including the UK and Australia.

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