Real Easy English: Talking About Public Transport

BBC Learning English Quiz

Real Easy English: Talking About Transport

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True/False Questions

1. Neil always walks to the Tube station from his home.

True False

2. Georgie enjoys the Tube being crowded in the mornings.

True False

3. Neil believes driving is the quickest way to get into central London.

True False

4. According to Georgie, buses in London are more reliable than trains.

True False

5. Neil's train journey from Prague to Moscow took about one day.

True False

Multiple Choice Questions

6. What is "the Tube" in the UK?

A type of bus The underground train A long-distance coach A bicycle sharing scheme

7. What does "crowded" mean?

Very fast Very expensive Very busy, with lots of people Very old

8. How does Neil get to the Tube stop from his home?

He walks He drives his car He gets a bus He cycles

9. Why does Neil think the Tube is convenient?

It's very cheap. The trains go very frequently. He always gets a window seat. The trains are very modern.

10. What is one reason Georgie dislikes the Tube, especially in the morning?

It's too slow. It's often delayed. The number of people (it's crowded/packed). It doesn't go near her workplace.

11. What can cause delays on the buses, according to Neil?

Too many passengers Roadworks and traffic lights The buses being too old Bad weather

12. For long journeys, like going to Scotland, Neil prefers to take:

A bus His car A plane A train

13. The vocabulary word "frequent" means:

Arrives later than expected Something you can trust Happens often Busy, with lots of people

Quiz Results

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a partner or small group.

1. How do you usually get to school, work, or other places? Why do you use that kind of transport?
2. What kind of transport do you like best: bus, subway, train, car, bike, or walking? Why?
3. Do you prefer fast transport or comfortable transport? Explain your answer.
4. When was the last time your bus, train, or subway was late? What happened?
5. Is public transport in your city convenient? Why or why not?
6. Do you enjoy long journeys by train, bus, car, or plane? Why?
7. What is one transport problem in your city? How could people improve it?
8. If you could travel anywhere by train, where would you go?