Reading

Task. 1 Read the dialogue about transportation.

Means of transportation dialogue

Bob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me?

Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you?

Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia?

Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm.

Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus?

Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm.

Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option?

Mark: You could take a taxi…

Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi?

Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away.

Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one?

Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway.

Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut?

Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here.

Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help.

Choose the right option.

1. Bob wants to go to … [1]

A) Connecticut

B) Ansonia

C) Bus station

D) Home

2. The train leaves … [1]

A) At 5.30 pm

B) In 25 minutes

C) At 8 pm

D) Right away

3. The fastest means of transportation is … [1]

A) Train

B) Bus

C) Taxi

D) Subway

Answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

4. In Mark’s opinion which means of transportation is the cheapest? [1]



5. How long will it take for Bob to walk? [1]



6. Will Bob go by taxi or walk? [1]



Total [6]

Writing

Task.2 Choose ONE of the topics below.

• Express your opinion on topic.

• Connect your ideas into a paragraph.

Topic 1. Write about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’.

1) Do you like living in your neighbourhood?

2) What are the advantages and disadvantages of your neighbourhood?

3) What would you change about your neighbourhood?

4) What types of services are popular near to you?

5) How far are you from the city center?

6) Are there many shops in your neighbourhood?

7) How near is the library/cultural center to where you live?

8) How far do you live to the city center /village center?

9) Are there any parks or playgrounds near where you live?

Topic 2. Write about the topic ‘Transport’.

1) Do you have a bicycle/roller skates/ segway?

2) When did you get it?

3) Is it difficult to ride it? Why?

4) How often do you ride it?

5) Why do you like it?

6) How do you get to school?

7) Do you often use public transportation?

8) How much is the bus fare?

9) Do you think it is safe to travel by bus?

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