Task 1. Reading. 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 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 ...
A) Connecticut B) Ansonia C) Bus station D) Home
2. The train leaves ...
A) At 5.30 pm B) In 25 minutes C) At 8 pm D) Right away
3. The fastest means of transportation is
A) Train B) Bus C) Taxi D) Subway
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[1] 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?
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5. How long will it take for Bob to walk?
6. How did Mark help Bob?
Task 2. Writing. Choose ONE of the topics below. Write a short composition. The following questions will
help you:
Topic 1. Our neighbourhood.
1. Do you like the neighbourhood?
2. Where is the best place to eat in your city/village/country? 3. What is the best attraction in your city/village?
Topic 2. Transport. 1. How do you get to school?
2. How long does it take?
3. Do you often use public
Assessment criteria:
• Spelling
• Express your opinion on topic.
• Use present simple forms. • Connect your ideas into a paragraph.
• Provide grammatically correct sentences
• Use correct form of modal verbs.
• Write 60-80 words (count).
transportation?