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This document is a handout worksheet for a Pre-IELTS Speaking lesson focused on transport vocabulary and useful phrases. It includes definitions for various transport-related terms, example phrases for discussing transport, and discussion questions to practice speaking. The worksheet aims to enhance vocabulary and conversational skills related to transportation.

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5-Transport_WS

This document is a handout worksheet for a Pre-IELTS Speaking lesson focused on transport vocabulary and useful phrases. It includes definitions for various transport-related terms, example phrases for discussing transport, and discussion questions to practice speaking. The worksheet aims to enhance vocabulary and conversational skills related to transportation.

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Handout Worksheet

Pre-IELTS Speaking

Lesson 5: Transport

Part 1: Vocabulary
Vocabulary Definition

1. Automobile A. A car licensed to transport passengers in return for payment of a fare.


2. Highway B. A place where two or more roads meet.
C. A machine, usually with wheels and an engine, used for transporting
3. Intersection people or goods.
4. Lane D. A narrow road or a division of a road marked by painted lines.
5. Motorcycle E. A two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine.
6. Passenger F. A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
7. Route G. A person who is traveling in a vehicle but is not driving it.
8. Seatbelt H. A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
9. Speed limit I. A belt used to secure someone in the seat of a vehicle.
J. The maximum speed at which a vehicle is allowed to travel in a particular
10. Taxi area.
11. Traffic light K. A set of colored lights used to control traffic at intersections.
12. Vehicle L. A designated place for pedestrians to cross the road.
13. Pedestrian
crossing M. An area where vehicles can be parked.
14. Parking lot N. A circular intersection where drivers travel around a central island.
15.
Roundabout O. A car.

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Part 2: Useful phrases/collocations:

1. Catch a bus/train - to get on a bus or train.


o “I need to catch the bus to get to work on time.”
2. Get off - to leave a bus, train, or other form of transport.
o “We need to get off at the next stop.”
3. Get on - to board a bus, train, or other form of transport.
o “Let’s get on the train before it leaves.”
4. Miss a bus/train - to arrive too late to get on a bus or train.
o “I missed the bus and had to wait for the next one.”
5. Take a taxi - to use a taxi for transportation.
o “We decided to take a taxi to the airport.”
6. Drive to work - to use a car to go to work.
o “I usually drive to work every day.”
7. Ride a bike - to use a bicycle for transportation.
o “She likes to ride her bike to school.”
8. Walk to school - to go to school on foot.
o “Many students walk to school in the morning.”
9. Board a plane - to get on an airplane.
o “We will board the plane in 30 minutes.”
10. Change trains - to switch from one train to another.
o “We need to change trains at the next station.”

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Part 3: Discussion Questions

1. What kind of transport do you use every day in your country?


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• I usually drive to work every day. Sometimes, I also catch the bus if the weather is bad.
I usually __________ to work every day. Sometimes, I also __________ the bus if the
weather is bad.
• Most days, I __________ my bike to school. On weekends, I prefer to __________ a taxi.
• I often __________ the subway because it is fast and convenient. Occasionally, I
__________ a carpool with my colleagues.

What type of transport is very popular in your


country?
• It’s a good question. I think, in my country, I mean talking about ___
(country); probably the ___ (transport) are one of the most popular kinds of
transport. Lots of people like to ___(transport). It’s relatively cheap
although, unfortunately the ___ (transport) are notorious for (= famous for
something bad) ___ (something) and I think that lack of ___ (something) is
a real downside for ___ (driving a car/catching a train/riding a motorbike).
Despite that, it’s still a very popular way of getting around the country.
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2. How far do you travel everyday?


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• I travel about 15 kilometers every day. It takes me around 30 minutes to get to my


destination.
I travel about __________ kilometers/miles every day. It takes me around __________
minutes/hours to get to my destination.
• My daily commute is approximately __________ kilometers/miles. It usually takes me
__________ minutes/hours to reach my workplace.
• I cover a distance of __________ kilometers/miles each day. The journey takes around
__________ minutes/hours.

3. What form of transport do you prefer? Why?


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• I prefer to ride a bike because it is eco-friendly and helps me stay fit. Additionally, it
allows me to avoid traffic congestion and enjoy the fresh air.

• I prefer to __________ because it is __________ and __________. Additionally, it helps


me __________ and __________.

• My favorite mode of transport is __________ because it is __________ and


__________. It also allows me to __________ and __________.

Part 4: Pronunciation

• /m/
• /n/
• /ŋ/

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