MODULE 1
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1
a) Describe the pictures above
the text. Why would the people
choose to use these forms of
transport?
b)
Listen and read the
text to find out.
5
Work in groups. What forms
of transport do tourists use in your
country? Are they cheap/expensive?
When do they operate? Collect
information and make a
presentation for the class.
ICT
4
Work in pairs. Imagine you are
on holiday. You are talking to
your friend on the phone. Tell
him/her about:
•
where you are
•
how long you are staying and why
•
what means of transport you are
using and why
3
Read the text. For each
gap choose the correct word
(A, B, C or D).
2
Read the text. Answer the
questions.
1
Why do tourists visit Britain?
2
What alternative form of transport
can a tourist use in London?
3
Where did pedicabs come from?
4
How many passengers can a
pedicab carry?
5
How much is the fare?
6
Can you find pedicabs any time of
day?
7
Are pedicabs used only by tourists?
Text completion
Read the title to get a general idea of
what the text is going to be about.
Read the text once to get the general
idea. Read again. Pay close attention
to the words before and after each
gap. Look at the choices and choose
the best one. Read the completed
text to see whether it makes sense.
What do London and Edinburgh have in
0)
. . . . . . . . ? Well,
they are both popular destinations for tourists eager to learn
about the cultural heritage of Britain and to see the spectacular
sights. However, they are also cities that offer an alternative
form of transport, the pedicab. For those who don’t like walking
or are
1)
. . . . . . . . about polluting the environment, this is a(n)
2)
. . . . . . . . way to get about.
The pedicab is a sophisticated version of the rickshaw, a form
of transport that has been popular in the Far East for many
years. Basically, it is a lightweight tricycle which can carry up to
three passengers. There is no engine and so there is no
pollution. The power is provided by your driver, a fit cyclist! A
short ride of around half a mile
3)
. . . . . . . . £3 per passenger,
which is rather expensive, but there is no shortage of
customers, with some drivers
4)
. . . . . . . . up to 40 miles and
carrying 50 different sets of passengers during a
5)
. . . . . . . .
eight-hour shift.
The vehicles are very popular with tourists. In London, for
example, you can enjoy a visit to a theatre and then
6)
. . . . . . . .
a pedicab ride to one of the many restaurants in Soho or the
West End. With around 250 pedicabs in use you should be able
to find one easily. Be warned, though – you won’t find one in the
daytime, as they only
7)
. . . . . . . . in the evenings. They have
also become a popular mode of transport for weddings,
birthday parties and so on. In Edinburgh, there are now 40
pedicabs ferrying tourists between the city’s many attractions.
Some people are not
8)
. . . . . . . . on the idea of pedicabs,
especially taxi drivers. However, it seems that they are here to
stay, adding yet another dimension to Britain’s vibrant culture.
0 A
share
1 A
regarded
2 A
classic
3 A
costs
4 A
moving
5 A
normal
6 A
take
7 A
act
8 A
intense
B
common
B
afraid
B
model
B
sells
B
covering
B
standard
B
hold
B
function
B
keen
C
standard
C
concerned
C
fine
C
pays
C
crossing
C
typical
C
grab
C
operate
C
fond
D
stock
D
troubled
D
ideal
D
amounts
D
passing
D
usual
D
seize
D
work
D
eager
B
Exam Practice: Use of English
