SPEAKING PART:
Q1: What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?A1: I am inclined towards public transportation, especially buses. This is primarily because I find it incredibly economical and environmentally friendly. Besides, I get to observe and interact with different people, which makes the journey more interesting.
• Inclined towards → Có thiên hướng về
• Economical → Tiết kiệm, kinh tế
• Environmentally friendly → Thân thiện với môi trường
Q2: How often do you take public transport?A2: As a matter of fact, I use it daily to commute to work. I find the bus system in my city quite reliable and efficient, not to mention it helps reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.
• As a matter of fact → Thực tế là
• Commute → Di chuyển hàng ngày (đến nơi làm việc, trường học)
• Traffic congestion → Tắc nghẽn giao thông
Q3: What do you think of the quality of public transport in your city?A3: From my perspective, public transport in my city is pretty decent. The buses are usually on time, and the drivers are professional. However, during peak hours it can get a bit crowded, which is somewhat inconvenient.
• From my perspective → Theo quan điểm của tôi
• Peak hours → Giờ cao điểm
• Somewhat inconvenient → Hơi bất tiện
EXERCISES:
1. She is ______ towards painting, she spends hours doing it every day.
2. Using solar power is a more ______ option compared to fossil fuels.
3. This product is ______ friendly, it's made from recycled materials.
4. ______, I don't like eating vegetables but I try to include them in my diet for health reasons.
5. Many people ______ to work by bike to avoid traffic.
6. The city is trying to find a solution to deal with ______.
7. ______, I think this movie is overrated.
8. The subway is usually packed during ______.
9. The meeting was ______ inconvenient for me, it clashed with my other appointments.
10. Public transportation is a ______ way to travel around the city.
ANSWERS:
1. Inclined
2. Economical
3. Environmentally
4. As a matter of fact
5. Commute
6. Traffic congestion
7. From my perspective
8. Peak hours
9. Somewhat
10. Decent