Means of Transport

The different choices to move from one place to another

Here youve got some

What do you think of ?

Buses They are slow . They are not expensive. Planes They are fast. They are not cheap. Ships They are dizzy. They are not crowded. Underground It is safe. It is not understandable Taxis They are comfortable. They are not secure. Trains They are clean. They are not boring.

Lets compare them

The underground is safer than a taxi. A bus is slower than a taxi. A ship is cleaner than a plane. A train is more expensive than a taxi. A taxi is less comfortable than a plane. Ships are dizzier than planes.

Activity I
Complete the sentences using the correct words. Follow the example.
e.g. Cars / expensive / planes. Cars are more expensive than planes.

Ships / noisy/ buses

Train / comfortable / the underground.

Buses / securer / taxis Cars / cheaper / trains Planes / dizzy / trains The underground / fast / taxis.

Did you notice the difference?

A ship is slower than a plane. A taxi is less/more comfortable than a bus. A train is noisier than a car.
Rules for comparatives: 1 syllable : (adj) + er slower, cheaper 2 syllable or more: more/less + (adj) more expensive Irregular: good better bad worse Ends with y replaced with i: dizzy dizzier noisy noisier

Now look at this:

Planes are the quickest mean of tranport in the world. Ships are the dizziest mean for travelling in the world. The underground is the most comfortable mean of transport in a big city. Manchester United is the best football team around the world !!!

Activity II- Complete the Dialogue

Write down this on your notebook and complete the dialogue with the most suitable expression.
A: Which is (1)_____________ (dizzy) mean of transport in the world? B: Well, I think it is the aeroplane. A: Oh, do you think so? But why? B: Because of the severe turbulence. A: Yeah, thats right man. What about this, will you say that taxis (2)____________(fast) mean of transport in a city? B: Yes, sure. Because the underground sometimes gets stuck in the tubes. A: But, cars too! B: Oh, I havent thought about that. So, the underground is (3)____________ (quick) A: What is (4)_____________ (cheap) mean in your city? B: The buses definitely are. A: I really dont mind if it is cheap or expensive. I want something really comfortable and safe. B: Then, you will have to buy your own car. They (5)______________ (comfortable) and (6) _____________ (safe) for moving around. However, let me ask you just one thing, what is (7)_____________ (bad) transport in your city? A: It is the public transport. A+B: THE TRANSANTIAGO INDEED !!!!

Did you notice anything special?

The cheapest mean of transport is the bus. The most beautiful mean of transport is the ship. The worst thing is the undeground at 7 PM. The noisiest mean of transport is the plane.

Rules for superlatives: 1 syllable: adj + (est) fastest 2 syllables: the most + adj The most beautiful Irregular: good the best bad the worst Ends with y: noisy noisiest

Game The Word Search

Instructions: 1. Work in groups of 4. 2. Work in silence in order the other groups cannot hear you. 3. Find out 10 adjectives in the word search 4. Write 3 sentences in the comparative form and 3 in the superlative form. 5. The sentences must be related to means of transport. 6. The first group in finishing will have a prize.

WORD SEARCH
ADJS
FAST EXPENSIVE CHEAP BEAUTIFUL CROWDED DIZZY SECURE COMFORTABLE SLOW CLEAN

Sentences
1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________
3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________
5. ________________________________

6. ________________________________

What the teacher thinks of

I think the best way for moving from one place to another is the underground because it is faster and securer than other services. However, it is the most expensive of all. I like it because you can know exactly the time you need to go from one point to another. What I dont like is that it is quite warm and that sometimes makes me get dizzy. I dont mind going in a crowded wagon. So, I disagree with people who dont like it or dont use it because of the fact it is uncomfortable.
(97 words)

Ways of giving opinions

Here youve got some examples.
I think (for expressing what you believe) I agree with (for approval / written language) I think so! (for approval / spoken language) I dont mind / It does not matter (neutral) I disagree with you (disapproval) I dont think so! (for disapproval / spoken language) Because/ because of (giving reasons) However, / ,but (making a contrast)

Activity III Matching Excercise

Match the words in column A with its repective use in column B A B

__ Because
__ However, __ I disagree with __ I think __ but __ I dont mind

1. I wont take the bus ________ it is too slow !! 2. I d like to travel by plane, ____ it is quite expensive. 3. Im late. ________ I will go by the underground. 4. If you think that is the best choice, _________ you. 5. Oh! this taxi has not air conditioning. _________ her boyfriend says. 6. The structure of the ship is perfect. ________, the details are the most horrible part of it.

Activity V - Get Talking

Instructions: 1. Work in pairs. 2. Make a dialogue. 3. Look at the chart aside and decide which kind of public transport to use and give your reasons. 4. Perform it in front of the class. 5. The best performance will have a prize.

BUS Fast Service Price Coolness 3 5 3

UNDER GROUND 4 2 2

TAXI 5 1 4

Frequency
(1= Bad

5
5 = Excellent)

Activity IV - Writing
Write a paragraph of 70 words giving your opinion and comparing the mean of transport that you like the most. Give reasons. (Use the one of your teacher as a model)

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