RESOURCE 117 Unit 9 Culture

Technology and transport

In groups, discuss the transport phone apps. Then rank the apps 1–6 (1= most useful,
6 = least useful).

Green travel
Tell the app where you want to
travel to and from, and it will tell you
all the transport possibilities and how
much CO2 each one produces.

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to buy coach ticket before you r journey
train or the web. start.

TRANSPORT APPS
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It er g about m ut
and oth your sto issing
Sometimes airlines and train p!
companies give you money if your
flight or train is late. With this app,
you take a photo of your ticket and
details of the journey, and the
I
app contacts the company for
you to receive the money
quickly and easily.

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