TRANSPORTATION (CEFR A1 - A2) - Listening & Reading

TRANSPORTATION (CEFR A1 - A2) Listening & Reading

​1. There are TWO sections in this lesson.

​2. SECTION 1: You will listen and understand a short video about "London Transport". After that, you will answer a set of TRUE or FALSE questions.

​3. SECTION 2: You will read 10 notice/announcement/signboard related to transportation. Then, you will answer some comprehension questions.

Multiple Choice

Taxis in London are called cabs.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Taxis in London are usually brown.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Cycling is a healthy way of travelling in London but it is rather dangerous.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

You can use the red double decker buses to sightsee in London.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

When using the red double decker buses, you can pay when you get on or pay using a bus pass.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The underground or the tube is the fastest way to commute in London.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The underground or the tube is always packed with people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

You should use the Oyster card when travelling using the tube because it is cheaper.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The underground train is not popular among Londoners.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

When using the underground or the tube, you will constantly hear the phrase 'Mind The Gap'. This is to caution commuters about the gap between the train and the platform.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The notice tells passengers...

• a) where to catch the fast train. 

• b) to stay away from fast trains.  

• c) about a change to the train service.  

Multiple Choice

Turn right if you...

• a) want to leave the station.  

•  b) are waiting for a train

• c) want to store your bag.  

Multiple Choice

The sign tells passengers...

• a) where to find the ticket office. 

•  b) to buy a ticket before travelling. 

• c) that the ticket machine is not working. 

Multiple Choice

Stay here if you want to...

• a) get a taxi.  

• b) go to the town centre.

• c) go to Dorstone. 

Multiple Choice

The notice tells passengers that...

• a) train services may change

• b) the next train is delayed.

• c) it will snow soon.

Multiple Choice

The sign tells passengers...

• a) where to catch a train.

• b) where to board a plane. 

• c) where to collect luggage. 

Multiple Choice

You will see this sign...

• a) in a plane.

• b) in a train.

•  c) in a hire car. 

Multiple Choice

The notice tells passengers that...

• a) prices of tickets have increased

• b) buses will leave from a different place.  

•  c) buses will run late in March.

Multiple Choice

There is NOT a bus at...

•  a) 0545

• b) 1830

•  c) 2100

Multiple Choice

The notice describes...

• a) how many people can ride the bus.

• b) the cost of a bus ticket. 

• c) how many buses there are per day.