IELTS Speaking Practice: Transportation

Speaking Part 1
Q1: What types of transportation are popular in your city?
In my city, the most popular modes of transportation are public buses and cars. However, a significant proportion of people are also opting for bicycles as a more eco-friendly option.
• Modes of transportation → Phương thức di chuyển
• Significant proportion → Tỷ lệ đáng kể
• Eco-friendly → Thân thiện với môi trường
Q2: How often do you use public transportation?
Actually, I rely heavily on public transportation on a day-to-day basis. It’s not only economical but also quite efficient thanks to the well-organized routes and schedules.
• Rely heavily on → Dựa vào nhiều
• Economical → Tiết kiệm, kinh tế
• Well-organized routes and schedules → Lịch trình và tuyến đường được tổ chức tốt
Q3: What improvements would you like to see in your city’s transportation system?
I believe there is a dire need to enhance the public transportation system. More frequent services and extended operating hours would make it more convenient for commuters.
• Dire need → Nhu cầu cấp bách
• Frequent services → Dịch vụ thường xuyên
• Commuters → Người đi lại hàng ngày
Exercises
- 1. She does not own a car, so she ______ on public transportation.
- 2. Cycling is a ______ option for short distances.
- 3. The city needs to improve its ______ of transportation.
- 4. There is a ______ of improvement in the public transportation system.
- 5. The bus service is quite ______ as it covers all major areas of the city.
- 6. The ______ of people prefer traveling by car.
- 7. To reduce pollution, we should opt for ______ means of transportation.
- 8. The ______ of the bus service needs to be increased.
- 9. Due to their work, ______ have to travel daily.
- 10. The bus service is very ______ as compared to using a private vehicle.
Answers
- 1. Relies heavily
- 2. Eco-friendly
- 3. Modes
- 4. Dire need
- 5. Well-organized
- 6. Significant proportion
- 7. Eco-friendly
- 8. Frequency
- 9. Commuters
- 10. Economical