IELTS Speaking Practice: Transportation

IELTS Speaking Practice: Transportation

Transportation

Speaking Part 1

Q1: What forms of transport do you normally use?

I typically use a combination of public transport and private transportation. I frequently take the bus to work, but when it comes to running errands or going out for leisure, I prefer to drive my own car.

• Combination of public transport and private transportation → Sự kết hợp giữa phương tiện giao thông công cộng và cá nhân

• Frequently → Thường xuyên

• Running errands → Làm việc vặt, việc nhỏ

Q2: What do you like about the transportation in your city?

The thing I like most about the transportation system in my city is its efficiency. It’s particularly reliable during peak hours and this makes commuting a lot more manageable for the majority of residents.

• Efficiency → Hiệu quả, hiệu suất

• Particularly reliable → Đặc biệt đáng tin cậy

• Commuting → Việc đi lại hàng ngày từ nhà đến nơi làm việc và ngược lại

Q3: How would you improve the transportation in your city?

I would advocate for more bike lanes and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. I believe this would encourage a healthier lifestyle and also reduce the dependence on motorised vehicles, thereby alleviating traffic congestion.

• Advocate for → Ủng hộ cho

• Pedestrian-friendly infrastructure → Cơ sở hạ tầng thân thiện với người đi bộ

• Alleviating traffic congestion → Giảm thiểu tắc nghẽn giao thông

Exercises

  1. 1. I frequently take the bus and _____ my car for running errands.
  2. 2. The transportation in my city is particularly _____ during peak hours.
  3. 3. I would _____ for more bike lanes in my city.
  4. 4. The transportation system in my city is very _____.
  5. 5. I use a _____ of public transport and private transportation.
  6. 6. Commuting is a lot more _____ because of the efficient transport system.
  7. 7. More pedestrian-friendly _____ would encourage people to walk more.
  8. 8. Using more public transport would help in _____ traffic congestion.
  9. 9. I prefer to drive my own car when going out for _____.
  10. 10. A healthier lifestyle can be promoted by encouraging less dependence on _____ vehicles.

Answers

  1. 1. drive
  2. 2. reliable
  3. 3. advocate
  4. 4. efficient
  5. 5. combination
  6. 6. manageable
  7. 7. infrastructure
  8. 8. alleviating
  9. 9. leisure
  10. 10. motorised

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