Vocabulary
A place where you wait for a bus.
bus stop
Where is Curitiba located?
In southern Brazil.
Which metro station has mable columns, mosaics and chandeliers?
Komsomolskaya
Why bullet trains are used by commuters?
Because they are fast, reliable and punctual.
Where was a single square sail boat used?
In Egypt
The place where a metro train stops.
metro stations
What is good about the tube-shaped bus shelters?
It is easy to get on and off the bus.
How many passengers does the metro carry in a day?
7 million
Japanese bullet trains travel at up to ______ kilometres in an hour.
320
Where were the early canals built?
In China
The price you pay to travel.
fare
Why is the Curitiba bus system good for the environment?
less cars
less polution
What was special about the first metro stations in Moscow?
grand architecture and elaborate decoration
How long does the journey between Tokyo and Osaka take by bullet trains?
around 3 hours
The first important canal in Europe.
Canal du Midi
Someone who regularly travels between home and work.
commuter
Talk about - transport in Singapore
- form
- fare
- passengers
- advantage
river taxi
3 dollars
60 passengers
wonderful view
People say that if you travel by metro in Moscow, you have no excuse for being late. Why?
It is frequent and reliable.
What is the advantage of a rail pass?
It gives you unlimited travel.
Where were the first buses introduced?
In France
Too many cars, buses, lorries, etc,. making it difficult to move around.
congestion
Why is the bus fare system in Curitiba easy to understand?
The fare is the same wherever you are going.
When were the first metro stations in Moscow built?
In the 1930s and 1940s
Talk about transport in Copenhagen
- form
-fare
-population
- advantage
bikes
free city bikes
41 %
more bikes, less pollution
What is the function of the canal locks?
Help boats to go from one level to a higher level.