Post Beginner Transport Types of Transport Worksheet 1: Talking about transport

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Post Beginner Transport Types of Transport Worksheet 1: Talking about transport

Post Beginner Transport Types of Transport Worksheet 1: Talking about transport

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Post Beginner TransportTypes of Transport

Worksheet 1: Talking about transport

Worksheet 1: Talking about transport

Discuss these questions.

  1. Have you ever travelled by train/tram/bus/ferry in Australia?

Where did you go?

  1. How do you get to work/the shops/the market?
  • How long does it take?
  • If you take public transport, how much is
  • the fare?
  • Why do you travel this way?
  1. What type of ticket do you buy?
  2. Do you have a concession card?
  3. What do you usually do when travelling on

public transport? (e.g. read, sleep)

  1. Have you travelled by aeroplane? Where did you go?
  2. Do you think flying is exciting or boring? Why?
  3. What kind of public transport is there in your country?
  4. Did you use public transport in your country?
  5. What is the difference between public transport here and in your home country?
  6. In your country, could you get a fine for not having the correct ticket on public transport?
  7. What don’t you like about using public transport?
  8. Do you sometimes take a taxi (cab)?
  9. How do you ‘hail’ a taxi in your country? (e.g. raise your hand in the air etc.)
  10. Is it expensive to take a taxi in your country?
  11. Are there seat belts in the taxis?
  12. Is it common to give the cab driver a tip? If so, how much?
  13. Is it usual to sit in the front or back of the taxi?

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