G7 - Traffic (3)

Multiple Choice

In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.

In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.

(British Council)

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

• To compare and contrast bus journeys in the UK and Latin America
• To discuss the history of bus transportation
• To provide a step-by-step guide on how to take a bus
• To analyze the environmental impact of bus journeys

Multiple Choice

In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.

In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.

(British Council)

2. Public transport in the UK is convenient because you can avoid_________.

• traffic jams
• long waiting times
• expensive parking
• crowded streets

Multiple Choice

In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.

In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.

(British Council)

3. The word “tedious” in line 3 means_________.

• Boring and dull
• Interesting and engaging
• Fascinating and captivating
• Exciting and thrilling

Multiple Choice

In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.

In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.

(British Council)

4. The phrasal verb “put on” in the first sentence of the second paragraph can be replaced with “_________”.

• Open

• Take off

• Put off

• Close

Multiple Choice

In the UK, bus journeys are just boring and simply a necessity. This public means of transportation is often convenient when you live or work in the city centre, as you can avoid traffic jams by moving very quickly in the bus lanes, and do not have to pay to park the car. After all, though, taking the bus is just a necessary and tedious part of life: you board the bus, pay the driver and sit down or find a place to stand. Very boring.

In Latin America, however, bus trips can be very lively. For a start, long-distance buses put on films so that you have entertainment for at least some of the journey. Naturally, local transport does not show films but drivers usually switch on the radio and that can be a great way to hear new songs and new styles of music. Therefore, taking the bus doesn’t sound like fun but it is much more exciting than any UK bus journey.

(British Council)

Which of the following statements is NOT MENTIONED about bus journeys in Latin America?

• Long-distance buses in Latin America do not have bus lanes
• Bus trips in Latin America are not lively
• Local transport in Latin America does not show films
• Drivers in Latin America do not switch on the radio

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

• Traffic jams in big cities of Viet Nam
• The impact of traffic jams on the economy of Viet Nam
• The best time to travel in Viet Nam
• Traffic jams in small towns of Viet Nam

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

2. When is traffic congestion in Viet Nam the worst?

• When everyone goes to work or come back home.

• Between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• Between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• At the weekend

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

3. It’s difficult to catch a_________during the downpour.

• Bus

• Train

• Taxi

• Bicycle

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

4, Most road users ride their motorbikes on the ______

• Sky

• Ceiling

• Sidewalk

• Pavement

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

5, Where do traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in?

• Small towns in Viet Nam
• European countries
• Deserted areas
• Big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

Decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

1. There is a certain time for traffic congestion in Viet Nam.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

Decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

2, The traffic jam becomes more serious when it rains

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Traffic jams in Viet Nam frequently take place in big cities, such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

There is no fixed rule for the time a traffic jam to happen. But It is worst during the rush hour when everyone is in a hurry to get to work or come back home. Apart from peak hours, the time between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and between 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. also witnesses long lines of vehicles, mainly motorbikes. When it rains, the traffic jam gets more terrible. Taxis are extremely hard to catch or wave during the downpour.

However, the most annoying thing about the traffic jam is the way people react to it. Most road users ride their motorbikes on the pavement rather than waiting calmly. Moreover, they constantly use their horns to hasten riders in the front, even shouting at them from time to time.

Decide whether the statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F).

3, To get through a traffic jam, road users usually break traffic rules.

• True

• False

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There are now over 700 million motor vehicles in the world - and the number is ​

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by more than 40 million each year. The ​

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distance driven by car users is growing too - from 8 km a day per person in western Europe in 1965 to 25 km a day in 1995. This dependence on motor vehicles has given rise to major ​

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, including ​

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pollution, depletion of oil resources, ​

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congestion and safety.

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Emissions from new cars are far less ​

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than they used to be, city streets and motorways are becoming more ​

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than ever, often with older trucks, buses and ​

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, which emit excessive levels of smoke and fumes. This concentration of vehicles ​

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air quality in urban areas unpleasant and sometimes dangerous to ​

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Children have a tendency to run very fast (1 ​

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the street, or choose any spot to cross because it may seem empty, or approaching vehicles may be (2) ​

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away. That can be dangerous as passing (3) ​

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do not slow down unless there is a signal or a crossroad. This is the (4) ​

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why pedestrian crossings and intersections are the (5) ​

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places to cross.

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Children should cross (6) ​

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at an intersection and use the pedestrian crossing. If they are in a small neighborhood where there is no (7) ​

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should (8) ​

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the rule 'stop, look both ways and cross'.

Multiple Choice

One problem in big cities is that too many people…………the road.

• Buy

• Use

• Clean

• Do

Multiple Choice

Why should pedestrians wear light colored …………….in the dark?

• Clothes

• Hats

• Shoes

• Umbrellas

Multiple Choice

The little boy is walking at the side of the road towards a zebra………………….

• Crossing

• Dancing

• Swimming

• Flying

Multiple Choice

He is driving his car too fast but he is not wearing his……………..

• Helmet

• Seatbelt

• Gloves

• Jacket

Multiple Choice

What must you do before you turn left or right when ……………a motorbike?

• Holding

• Taking

• Driving

• Riding