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4 A City on the Move
A Before you watch
Look at the pictures and name the modes of transportation. What other ways are there to travel around a city?

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B While you watch
1Match the people to the way they usually get to school.

Simone by bike

Robert on foot

April by subway

Charlie by taxi

2 Watch the video. Circle True or False for each sentence.
1Charlie takes the subway every day. 2 His journey takes 50 minutes. 3 Simone usually walks to class. 4 She sometimes goes by car. 5 April is usually late. 6 Robert worries about the New York traffic. TrueTrue True True True True False False False False False False

3 Who says each statement, and what mode of transportation are they talking about? Complete the chart.
name 1 “It’s noisy and usuallycrowded.” 2 “It’s the fastest way to travel.” 3 “When I’m in a hurry, I take…” 4 “It’s expensive.” 5 “The best way to travel – if the weather’s good.” 6 “It doesn’t cost anything.” 7 “It’s greatexercise.” 8 “You need a lock.” mode of transportation

Charlie

the subway

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4 A City on the Move
4 Guess the answers toeach question. Then listen and check.
1 How many people can you fit in your cab? 2 What kinds of customers do you have? 3 What advantages are there to pedicabs? 4 How long is your usual day? 5 Whattime is your break?

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C After you watch
Work in pairs. Use the questions in Exercise 4 While you watch to role-play an interview with a traditional cab driver.

D Language pointsComplete sentences 1–4 with phrases a–d.
a Come on. b The truth is c That’s just a dream d I can’t afford it.

1 I don’t take a taxi to work. It’s too expensive. 2 It’s late. 3 I want to be a movie star.4 I don’t want to go out. Let’s go. , however. , I’m sick.

E Your viewpoint
Work in pairs. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these modes of transportation. Note down your ideas, then...