IELTS Speaking Practice: Transportation
Speaking Part 1
Q1: What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
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?
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?
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