London : the black taxis

In London, there are different means of transport.

The red buses are an important public means of transport. A lot of people use them to go to work or travel around the capital. The double deckers (see photo) are very popular and people who visit the city use them to go on tours and see many interesting places. They are also cheap.

Another means of public transport is the underground. It isn’t very expensive. It is very fast and people who use it are never late for work. The black taxis are also very popular, they are comfortable and big, but they are expensive and slow.

I – Comprehension

A- True or false:

1) London buses are yellow.

2) The underground is very slow.

3) The black taxis are small.

4) The black taxis are uncomfortable.

B- Answer these questions:

1) Why do people use the buses?

2) Are the buses expensive?

3) Is the underground slow or fast?

4) Why do some people prefer the underground?

II Language

A- Complete with the appropriate verb to transport:

Go – visit – travel – take – walk

My name is Kamal. I always ……………….. to school on foot. My mother is a doctor. In the morning she ………… a taxi to go the hospital, but my father doesn’t. He …………… to the office because it is near the house.

At the week-end, we …………… to Marrakech by train and we …………… our family and friends.

B- Circle the correct word?

Kathy : would you like 1- ( some / a ) tea?

Lisa : No, thanks

Kathy : what about 2- ( a / some ) cup of coffee?

Kathy : Here’s 3- ( an / some ) oranges.

Lisa : what about 4- ( a / some ) glass of milk?

Kathy : No, thanks

C- Use there is / there are:

1) …………… a shower in the bathroom

2) ……………. pictures on the walls.

3) …………… a garage outside

4) …………… books on the shelf

D- Write a paragraph about your family :

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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