CAUGHT IN THE
RUSH
You will learn:
Transportation
Expressions of Indirect
& other public
quantity questions
services
1.
Transportation and
other public services
Which of these things can you find where you live?
Compound nouns: two or more words that join together to make a single noun
Ex : subway + station = subway station
Bicycle : bicycle lane, bicycle stand
Bus : bus lane, bus station, bus stop, bus system
News: newsstand
Parking : parking garage, parking space
Street : streetlight
Subway : subway station, subway stop, subway system
Taxi : taxi lane, taxi stand
Traffic : traffic jam, traffic light
Train : train station, train stop, train system
Read these following comments about transportation services. Match them to the correct pictures.
• There should be fewer cars, but I think
that the biggest problem is parking.
There just isn’t enough parking space.
• The buses are old and slow, and they
cause too much pollution. In cities with
less pollution, people are healthier.
• There are too many cars. All the cars,
taxis, and buses are a danger to
bicyclist. There is too much traffic!
Does your city or town have problems with traffic, pollution, and parking?
What do you think is the biggest problem?
2.
Expressions of
quantity
n't enough/too few
fewer
n't enough/too little
More/fewer
less
More/fewer
Too much
Too many
PERSPECTIVES
Do you agree or disagree with these statements below?
1. Too many buses cause much pollution. People should drive their
own cars.
2. People should take public transportation like train and subway.
3. In the city, the biggest problem is parking. So government builds
more parking spaces.
4. The traffic is just too dangerous for pedestrian, so there must be
more safe sidewalk.
CONVERSATION - Could you tell me. . .?
Eric: Excuse me. Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is?
Clerk: There’s one upstairs, across from the duty-free shop.
Eric: Great. And do you know where I can catch a bus to the city?
Clerk: Sure, just follow the signs for “Transportation.”
Eric: OK. And can you tell me how often they run?
Clerk: They run every 20 minutes or so.
Eric: And just one more thing. Do you know where the restroom area is?
Clerk: Right behind you. Do you see where that sign is?
Eric: Oh, thanks a lot.
3.
Indirect questions
Grammar Focus
Indirect questions from Wh-questions
Wh-questions with be Indirect questions
Where is the nearest ATM? Could you tell me where the nearest ATM is?
Where are the restrooms? Do you know where the restrooms are?
Wh-questions with do Indirect questions
How often do the buses run? Can you tell me how often the buses run?
What time does the bookstore open? Do you know what time the bookstore opens?
Wh-questions with can Indirect questions
Where can I catch the bus? Do you know where I can catch the bus?
Let’s practice!
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4.
How much do you
know about your
city/town?
From your home
1. Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?
2. Can you tell me where the park is?
3. What can I take to visit the popular coffee
shop?
4. Where is the nearest shopping center?
THANKS!
What do we learn today?
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