IELTS Speaking Practice: Transportation

Speaking Part 1
Q1: What form of transport do you prefer to use? Why?
I am quite partial to taking the train. There’s just something about the rhythmic motion and the ability to stretch out and relax that I find quite appealing. Plus, it’s an environmentally-friendly means of transport.
• Quite partial to → Khá thiết tha với
• Rhythmic motion → Chuyển động có nhịp điệu
• Environmentally-friendly means of transport → Phương tiện giao thông thân thiện với môi trường
Q2: How often do you use public transport?
I commute by bus five days a week. I find that it’s a great way to save on fuel and reduce my carbon footprint. Not to mention, it’s also a good opportunity to catch up on some reading.
• Commute → Di chuyển định kỳ
• Carbon footprint → Dấu chân carbon
• Catch up on → Bắt kịp
Q3: Do you think people will use more or less public transport in the future?
I believe the use of public transportation will increase in the future. As cities become more congested and the awareness of environmental issues grows, people are likely to switch to more sustainable modes of transport.
• Congested → Đông đúc, tắc nghẽn
• Awareness → Sự nhận biết, nhận thức
• Sustainable modes of transport → Phương tiện giao thông bền vững
Exercises
- 1. I’m quite ______ to eating chocolate.
- 2. The ______ of the waves is soothing.
- 3. Cycling is an ______ means of transport.
- 4. I ______ to work by train.
- 5. We need to reduce our ______ footprint.
- 6. I need to ______ on my studies.
- 7. The city is ______ during rush hour.
- 8. The ______ of climate change is increasing.
- 9. Walking is a ______ mode of transport.
- 10. I prefer to use public ______.
Answers
- 1. Partial
- 2. Rhythmic motion
- 3. Environmentally-friendly
- 4. Commute
- 5. Carbon
- 6. Catch up
- 7. Congested
- 8. Awareness
- 9. Sustainable
- 10. Transport