Lesson 6A Speaking – Agreeing and Disagreeing
Solutions for Transport in the City - English Exercises
🚗 Exercise Contents
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📝 Exercise 1 |
🎧 Exercise 2 |
💬 Exercise 3 |
✅ Exercise 4 |
🏆 Exercise 5 |
📚 Additional Info
📝 1. In pairs, make a list of all the transport options available in a big city.
🚗 Transport options available in a big city:
🚌 Buses
🚕 Taxis
🚗 Cars
🚲 Bicycles
🚇 Underground/Metro
🚊 Trams
🚆 Trains
🚶 Walking
🛴 Electric scooters
🎧 2. Listen to a conversation. Which of the transport options you listed in Exercise 1 do the friends mention?
🎯 Transport options mentioned by friends in the conversation:
🚌 Buses
🚗 Cars
🚲 Bicycles
💬 3. Study the Speaking box and complete the extracts from the conversation with two words in each gap. Listen and check.
📝 Complete the gaps in the conversation:
1
don't agree
2
agree with
3
see it
4
got a point
5
see what
6
might be
7
exactly how
✅ 4. Choose the correct answers a, b, or c to complete these mini-dialogues. Then listen and check.
🎯 Correct answers for mini-dialogues:
1. b - I agree up to a point. But not when it's raining.
2. a - That's for sure. They used to be a lot cleaner.
3. c - I'm afraid I have to disagree. It's fine as long as you wear a helmet.
🏆 5. The council of your nearest big town or city wants to improve urban transport. There is only enough money for one of these ideas. In groups, agree on which one is best.
💡 Best suggestion for improving urban transport:
Offering free public transport is the best option because it reduces traffic, helps the environment, and is accessible for everyone
📚 Additional Information
💡 Tips for Learning English Conversation:
Learning common expressions for agreement and disagreement helps in having natural conversations in English
Regular practice with language partners improves fluency and confidence in speaking
⬆️ Back to Top🚗 Importance of Sustainable Transport:
Public transport, walking, and cycling contribute to reducing carbon emissions
Improving transport networks enhances quality of life in cities and reduces commuting time
⬆️ Back to Top🔗 Reliable Sources & References
🌐 Trusted Educational Sources:
📚 British Council - Learn English:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Free English learning resources
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Free English learning resources
🎓 BBC Learning English:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish - Lessons and audio clips
https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish - Lessons and audio clips
🚗 Sustainable Transport Organization:
https://www.itf-oecd.org - Urban transport statistics
https://www.itf-oecd.org - Urban transport statistics
