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What is the main challenge when getting around in different cities and countries?
What is a notable difference in road signs between the UK and Australia?
What is unique about the way people wait to cross the road in Tokyo?
What is the term for a path beside a road in the US?
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What is the term for the underground transportation system in London?
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What is notable about the population of Tokyo and its surrounding area?
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How do people cross the road in the US?
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What is special about the London Underground?
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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.