CLC2_SPEAKING HANDOUT 10

TOPIC: TRANSPORTATION
I. VOCABULARY INPUT
I. VOCABULARY
Catch check get go make pick pull see
1. Let’s go to the airport to see Grandpa off when he flies back home.
2. If it starts to rain, make for a nearby cave to wait for it to pass.
3. We would like to remind all guests that they must check out before midday.
4. Please pull in and stop so that I can buy something to drink.
5. Every Saturday night my dad catch us up outside the cinema.
6. I think the neighbours have gone away for the weekend.
7. John’s up ahead so Greg is pedalling fast to pick up with him.
8. We’re goin on holiday tomorrow, but we’ll call you when we get back.

II. EXAM FOCUS

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

1. What means of transport is popular in your country?
Motorbike is considered to be well know in our country for the following reasons. In the first place, it is
convenient to travel short distance especially in traffic jam. Second, it is not as difficult to find a place to
park as travelling by car.
2. How do people often travel in your country?
For short distance, people prefer travelling by public transport like train or coach because they are free to
enjoy the view out side the window. For long distance, they choose to travel by plane as it is the most
comfortable and the quickest way to travel. They can save time travelling by plane. It only takes them a
few hours to get to their destination. Travelling by other means can take them even two days to get there.
3. What is your favourite transport?
I myself like traveling by motorbike because of the following reasons: First, I can enjoy the fresh air in
the early morning. When coming back home in the afternoon, it is easy for me to travel especially in traffic
jam.

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Part 2: Solution Discussion (3’)

Situation: Your foreign friend is visiting Hanoi. You are going to take him/ her around Hanoi. Which
means of transport would you choose: motorbike, bus or car? What are the reasons for your choice?

MOTORBIKE BUS CAR

- Can stop anywhere you like. - Do not have to suffer from - Start the journey whenever
bad weather as traveling by you want. Do not depend on
Pros
motorbike. the schedule as traveling by
bus.
Cons
Part 3: Topic Development (4’)
Topic: there are many advantages of travelling by private car.

Stop on the way during

the journey

Do not have to suffer Travelling by [Your own ideas]

from bad weather
private car

Have flexible time

- Do not have to suffer from bad weather: Travelling by car helps you avoid bad weather. You don’t
have to face up with rain, wind or sun. You can enjoy air conditioning in the car.
- Stop on the way during the journey: Commute by private car, you can stop to relax when you feel tired.
- Have flexible time: You can set off the journey whenever you like. You don’t have to depend on time
table as traveling by bus.