APIEIELTS Speaking: Transport and getting around
Transport and getting around
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Target: 4.0-4.5
Unit: Transport and getting around (Lesson 6 of 6)
How to use this lesson
For the teacher: Guide students through the word review and sentence patterns in 10 minutes. Then give them 15 minutes to speak and record their answers.
For the learner: First, practice the words and sentence patterns in Module 1. Next, record your voice for each question in Module 2 and check your model answer.
Part A: Review unit words
Fill in the missing word from our unit list.
1. The train leaves from ___ number 3.
____2. The bus ___ was two dollars for a single trip.
____3. The roads are always very crowded during the morning ___ ___.
____4. There is a ten-minute ___ because of heavy rain.
____5. Every ___ on the bus had a seat.
____Part B: Match words that go together
Match each phrase to its correct meaning.
Part C: Useful sentence patterns
Use these three easy patterns to answer speaking questions clearly.
Pattern 1
I go by [transport].
Example: I go by bus every morning.
Use this to tell how you travel somewhere.
Pattern 2
... is faster than ...
Example: The train is faster than the bus.
Use this to compare two kinds of transport.
Pattern 3
It takes about [time].
Example: It takes about twenty minutes.
Use this to say how much time you need.
Speaking Part 1
1. How do you get to work or school?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Well, I usually go by bus to school. It stops right near my house, so it is, um, very easy for me. I ride it five days a week."
• I usually go by bus: A common way to state your daily routine.
• right near my house: Means very close to where you live.
• very easy for me: Shows that the trip has no problems.
2. How long does it take?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Well, it takes about twenty minutes on most days. But when the road has a lot of traffic, it can take half an hour, you know."
• takes about twenty minutes: Simple phrase to give a travel duration.
• a lot of traffic: Means many cars on the street.
• half an hour: Means thirty minutes.
3. Do you like buses?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Yes, for the most part, I like them. They are cheap and clean in my town. But sometimes the bus is full of people in the morning."
• for the most part: Means usually or in general.
• cheap and clean: Two clear reasons to like something.
• full of people: Means crowded with many passengers.
4. Do you ever ride a bike?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Well, I ride my bike sometimes, but only at the weekend. I go to the local park with my friend because it keeps me fit."
• ride my bike: The normal phrase for using a bicycle.
• at the weekend: Specifies Saturday or Sunday.
• keeps me fit: Means it helps my body stay healthy.
5. Is public transport good in your city?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Yes, I think it's pretty good. The buses run on time and there are many lines. It is also safe to travel at night."
• I think it's pretty good: A natural spoken way to give your opinion.
• on time: Means not late.
• safe to travel: Means you do not feel danger when riding.
6. What is the most popular transport in your country?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Well, motorbikes are everywhere in my country. Most people own one because it is easy to park on busy streets."
• motorbikes are everywhere: Shows that a vehicle is extremely common.
• own one: Means you bought and have one yourself.
• easy to park: Explains a clear benefit of small vehicles.
7. Do you prefer to travel by car or by train?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"I prefer the train. A train is faster than a car on long trips, and I can sit back and relax while looking outside."
• prefer the train: Direct statement of what you like better.
• is faster than: Clear comparative pattern for speed.
• sit back and relax: An everyday spoken idiom meaning rest comfortably.
8. Have you ever missed a bus or a train?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
Click to see model answer"Yes, once or twice. Last month, I got up late and missed the 8 o'clock train, so I had to wait for the next one."
• once or twice: A natural way to say a few times.
• got up late: Explains why you were not on time.
• wait for the next one: Tells what you did after missing it.
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