IntroductionIntroduction ＆＆ FunctionFunction

It is slow ,cheap and has two wheels.

bicycle

It has got two wheels and it’s fast.

motorbike

a line of connected railway carriages pulled by an engine

train

a simple vehicle for carrying goods on the road

truck

a large vehicle for carrying people and goods in the air

plane

a large motor vehicle for carrying the public for payment

bus

It is connected to electric wires.

trolleybus/tram

You must pay to use this car.

taxi/cab

a small open vessel for traveling across water

boat

a large boat for carrying people and goods on the sea

ship

a boat that goes across a river or a narrow stretch of water,carrying peop

le and things

View

ferry

This is a suburban railway.It is usually

under the city.

underground/subway

helicopter

a small type of aircraft

Match the words with the definations.1. bicycle a.It is connected to electric wires.

2. ferryb.It is slow ,cheap and has two wheels.

3.helicopter c. a boat that goes across a river

or a narrow stretch of water,

carrying people and things.

4.tram d.You must pay to use this car.

5.taxi e. a small type of aircraft1.b 2.c 3.e 4.a 5.d

means of transport

helicopter

subway

bicycleplane

boat

tram

ship

taxi/cab

bus

truck

motorbike

ferry

train

get on (off)

get into (out of)

ride

drive

take off (land)

bus\ train\ tram\bike ship\ferry\ motorbike\plane

taxi\helicopter\car

bike/motorbike

train/taxi/bus

plane/helicopter

Describe the first time you travelled a long distance. Say how old you were, where you went and who you went with.

Example:I first travelled a long distance by train when I was six years old. I went with my parents from Shanghai to Beijing.

Excuse me …

Could I (see your ticket)?

Could I possibly (see your ticket)?

Would you mind (showing me your ticket)?

Would you mind (if I saw your ticket)?

I’m very sorry but (this is an old ticket).

The fact is that (It’s out of date).

Use one or more of these questions to make the conversation longer.

What time does the train arrive at…?

Where do I change to get to…?

Is it possible to open the window?

Is there a dinning car on this train?