APIEIELTS Speaking: Bridges, Tunnels and Roads
Bridges, tunnels and roads
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Bridges, Tunnels and Roads: Skill Build-up
How to use this lesson
👩🏫 Teacher Guidance:
• Guide students through the core vocabulary and grammar patterns before starting the interactive tasks (approx. 10 minutes).
• Monitor accuracy during exercises and ensure students practice saying example sentences aloud with clear pronunciation.
🧑🎓 Student Instructions:
• First, read the vocabulary words and sentence patterns carefully and listen to the audio pronunciations.
• Next, complete the 5-item vocabulary review quiz and match the 4 common road collocations below.
🧱 Key Unit Vocabulary
Study these 10 words about roads and bridges before the quiz.
A strong metal used to build bridges and structures.
A narrow bridge only for people who walk.
A path or road that goes under another road or railway.
A high bridge carrying one road over another road.
A road that goes around a busy town center.
Building or repair work done on roads.
A different road to use when the usual road is closed.
Money you pay to drive on a road or bridge.
A slope that joins two roads at different heights.
A plastic marker that shows drivers where to go.
📝 Part 1: Vocabulary Review Quiz (5 Items)
Check your understanding of the unit words by answering the 5 items below.
1. People can walk safely over the busy street using a small _____.
2. Drivers must pay a money fee before crossing the big harbour bridge.
Fill in the blank with the correct word from the unit list:
3. When the main highway is closed for repairs, signs send cars along a different way called a _____.
4. Orange plastic markers block off lanes where construction workers are active.
Fill in the missing word (singular or plural accepted):
5. Modern bridges are built with strong metal called _____ to support heavy trucks.
🔗 Part 2: Collocations Matching
Match each phrase on the left with its meaning on the right.
💬 Part 3: 3 Useful Sentence Patterns
Learn these 3 patterns to express comparisons and preferences in IELTS Speaking Part 1.
Comparing quantities
"There are more ... than ... in my town."
Use this pattern when comparing two things in your city or neighborhood.
Example:
"There are more footbridges than underpasses in my town."
🔊 ListenExpressing wishes for change
"I would like to have less ... and fewer ..."
Remember: less for uncountable things (noise, traffic) and fewer for countable things (cars, trucks).
Example:
"I would like to have less traffic noise and fewer big trucks."
🔊 ListenComparing road features
"This [road] has fewer ... than [that road]."
Use this to say why one road is better.
Example:
"This bypass has fewer traffic lights than the main street."
🔊 ListenSpeaking Practice Part 1
Record your answer to each question, then open the model answer to check useful phrases.
1) Do you ever cross a bridge on the way to school or work?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Well, yes, I cross a bridge every morning to go to work. It's a bit old, but it saves time because I can avoid the main river road."
• cross a bridge: go over a bridge
• a bit old: slightly old
• saves time: makes the trip faster
2) Which road in your town has the most cars?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Um, the main street in my town definitely has the most cars. It's always crowded with traffic, especially during peak hours when everyone goes home."
• the most cars: highest number of vehicles
• always crowded: full of cars or people
• during peak hours: busy travel times
3) Which do you prefer for a long trip, a tunnel or a bridge?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Well, I prefer a bridge because I like to see the view. Tunnels make me feel a little nervous, so bridges are much more enjoyable for long trips."
• prefer a bridge: like a bridge more
• see the view: look at the scenery
• a little nervous: slightly worried
• more enjoyable: nicer and more fun
4) Do you think your town needs fewer cars?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Yes, I think so. There are too many cars in the center. We need fewer cars on the road so we can breathe fresh air and enjoy peace and quiet."
• too many cars: more cars than is good
• fewer cars: a smaller number of cars
• breathe fresh air: take in clean air
• peace and quiet: calm without loud noise
5) What can people do to have less traffic in a city?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Well, people can take the bus or ride a bike more often. Also, it helps to share a ride with friends so there is less traffic on main roads."
• take the bus: travel by public bus
• ride a bike: use a bicycle
• share a ride: travel together in one car
• less traffic: fewer vehicles moving
6) Is there a place near your home with less noise than the city centre?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Yes, there is a small park near my house. It has less noise than the city center, so I like to go for a walk there to relax after work."
• a small park: a little green area
• less noise: quieter environment
• go for a walk: walk for exercise or fun
• relax after work: rest when work is done
7) Have you ever been late because of roadworks or a closed road?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"Oh, yes! Last week I was stuck in traffic for thirty minutes because of roadworks. A main street was closed, so we had to take a diversion."
• stuck in traffic: unable to move in cars
• roadworks: road repair work
• take a diversion: use a different route
8) Do you walk, cycle or take the bus when you have more time?
[Bài tập luyện nói]
💡 View Model Answer & Useful Phrases"When I have more time, I usually walk to work. It takes longer, but I can enjoy the fresh air and get some good exercise on the way."
• more time: extra spare time
• walk to work: go to work on foot
• enjoy the fresh air: feel clean outdoor air
• good exercise: healthy physical activity
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