TRANSPORT VOCABULARY
What type of transport runs on electricity and has two wheels: e-scooter or petrol car?
An e-scooter
How long does it take to reach everything in a 15-minute city?
15 minutes
Complete the sentence: “Cars ______ allowed in this area.”
aren’t
Do e-scooters run on petrol or electricity?
Electricity
What do you say if you don’t know the answer?
“I don’t know.”
“I’ve no idea.”
“It doesn’t say.”
Name two types of public transport from the book.
Bus, train, metro, tram (any two)
Name one city mentioned that is working on 15-minute cities.
Paris, Milan, Madrid (any one)
Is this sentence Present Simple Passive or Past Simple Passive? “The London Underground is used regularly.”
Present Simple Passive
Do riders control hoverboards with their hands or feet?
Feet
Complete the question: “How long will it ______?”
take
What do we call a small electric vehicle for one person, like an e-scooter or hoverboard?
A PMV (Personal Mobility Vehicle)
Why are people happier in 15-minute cities? Give one reason.
They feel a sense of belonging
They connect with neighbours
They exercise more
(any one)
Change to passive: “People use buses every day.”
Buses are used every day.
Complete the sentence: “PMVs ______ not permitted on some public roads.”
are
Match the question: “Can I …?” → “_____ the bus?”
take
What word means “places to leave your car”? (15-minute cities text)
Car parks / parking spaces
Why don’t all cities become 15-minute cities?
Because it costs a lot of money / cities can’t afford it / changes are needed
Complete with Past Simple Passive: “Many car parks ______ destroyed.”
were
Why are electric bikes popular? Give one reason.
Easy to use
Green transport
Help people get around easily
(any one)
What transport option is usually the fastest in cities: bus or metro?
Metro
What compound adjective describes a task that takes a lot of time?
Time-consuming
What environmental benefit comes from not using cars?
Lower CO₂ emissions / less pollution
Complete the sentence: “E-scooters ______ introduced in 2018.”
were
What passive sentence is correct?
A) People introduced e-scooters in 2018
B) E-scooters were introduced in 2018
B
Give one improvement you would make in your town.
Better public transport
More cycle paths
More green areas
(teacher accepts reasonable answers)