Public transport – speaking topic

5 words to use

• punctual – on timeHindi meaning
• fare – ticket priceHindi meaning
• rush hour – busiest time
• convenient – easy to useHindi meaning
• delay – being lateHindi meaning

Sentence starters

• “I travel by … every day.…”
• “The worst part is……”
• “It would be better if……”

Sample answer (read it aloud, then make it yours)

I travel by bus every day, and it is cheap: the fare is only ten rupees. The problem is that buses are not punctual, and in rush hour there is no place to stand. The metro is much better: clean, fast and on time. Trains are good for long journeys; my family goes to Delhi by train every year. If buses were more reliable, more people would leave their bikes at home, and the roads would be less crowded.

Follow-up questions to ask your partner

1. How do you travel every day?
2. Is public transport good in your city?
3. Do you prefer bus, metro or train?
4. Describe a memorable train journey.
5. Should cities ban private cars in the centre?