Means of TransportMeans of Transport

The different choices to move The different choices to move from one place to anotherfrom one place to another

Here you’ve got someHere you’ve got some

What do you think of …?What do you think of …?

• BusesThey are slow .They are not expensive.• PlanesThey are fast.They are not cheap.• ShipsThey are dizzy.They are not crowded.

• UndergroundIt is safe.It is not understandable• TaxisThey are comfortable.They are not secure.• TrainsThey are clean.They are not boring.

Let’s compare themLet’s compare them• The underground is safersafer than

a taxi.• A bus is slowerslower than a taxi.• A ship is cleanercleaner than a plane.• A train is more expensivemore expensive

than a taxi.• A taxi is less comfortableless comfortable

than a plane.• Ships are dizzierdizzier than planes.

Activity IActivity IComplete the sentences using the correct words. Follow the example.

e.g. Cars / expensive / planes.Cars are more expensive than planes.

• Ships / noisy/ buses

• Train / comfortable / the underground.

• Buses / securer / taxis

• Cars / cheaper / trains

• Planes / dizzy / trains

• The underground / fast / taxis.

Did you notice the difference?Did you notice the difference?

• A ship is slowerslower than a plane.• A taxi is less/more comfortableless/more comfortable than a bus.• A train is noisiernoisier than a car.

Rules for “comparativescomparatives”:

• 1 syllable : (adj) + er slower, cheaper

• 2 syllable or more: more/less + (adj) more expensive

• Irregular: good better bad worse

• Ends with “y” replaced with “i”: dizzy dizzier

noisy noisier

Now look at this:Now look at this:

• Planes are the quickest mean of tranport in the world.

• Ships are the dizziest mean for travelling in the world.

• The underground is the most comfortable mean of transport in a big city.

• Manchester United is the best football team around the world !!!

Activity II- Complete the DialogueActivity II- Complete the DialogueWrite down this on your notebook and complete the dialogue with the most suitable expression.

A: Which is (1)_____________ (dizzy) mean of transport in the world?B: Well, I think it is the aeroplane.A: Oh, do you think so? But why?B: Because of the severe turbulence.A: Yeah, that’s right man. What about this, will you say that taxis (2)____________(fast)

mean of transport in a city?B: Yes, sure. Because the underground sometimes gets stuck in the tubes.A: But, cars too!B: Oh, I haven’t thought about that. So, the underground is (3)____________ (quick)A: What is (4)_____________ (cheap) mean in your city?B: The buses definitely are.A: I really dont mind if it is cheap or expensive. I want something really comfortable and

safe.B: Then, you will have to buy your own car. They (5)______________ (comfortable) and

(6) _____________ (safe) for moving around. However, let me ask you just one thing, what is (7)_____________ (bad) transport in your city?

A: It is the public transport….A+B: THE TRANSANTIAGO INDEED !!!!

Did you notice anything special?Did you notice anything special?

• The cheapest mean of transport is the bus.

• The most beautiful mean of transport is the ship.

• The worst thing is the undeground at 7 PM.

• The noisiest mean of transport is the plane.

Rules for ““superlativessuperlatives””:

• 1 syllable: adj + (est) fastest

• 2 syllables: the most + adj The most beautiful

• Irregular: good the best bad the worst

• Ends with “y”: noisy noisiest

Game – The Word SearchGame – The Word Search

InstructionsInstructions:1. Work in groups of 4.2. Work in silence in order the other groups

cannot hear you. 3. Find out 10 adjectives in the “word search”4. Write 3 sentences in the comparative form and

3 in the superlative form.5. The sentences must be related to means of

transport.6. The first group in finishing will have a prize.

FAST

EXPENSIVE

CHEAP

BEAUTIFUL

CROWDEDDIZZY

SECURE

COMFORTABLE

SLOW

CLEAN

WORD SEARCHWORD SEARCHADJSADJS

Sentences1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

4. ________________________________

5. ________________________________

6. ________________________________

What the teacher thinks of…What the teacher thinks of…

• I think the best way for moving from one place to another is the underground because it is faster and securer than other services. However, it is the most expensive of all. I like it because you can know exactly the time you need to go from one point to another. What I don’t like is that it is quite warm and that sometimes makes me get dizzy.I don’t mind going in a crowded wagon. So, I disagree with people who don’t like it or don’t use it because of the fact it is uncomfortable.

(97 words)

Ways of giving opinionsWays of giving opinions

Here you’ve got some examples.Here you’ve got some examples.

• “I think”… (for expressing what you believe)(for expressing what you believe) • I agree with (for approval / written language)(for approval / written language)• I think so! (for approval / spoken language)(for approval / spoken language) • I don’t mind / It does not matter (neutral)(neutral) • I disagree with you (disapproval)(disapproval)• I don’t think so! (for disapproval / spoken language)(for disapproval / spoken language)• Because…/ because of… (giving reasons)(giving reasons) • However, / ,but (making a contrast)(making a contrast)

Activity III – Matching Excercise

• __ Because

• __ However,

• __ I disagree with

• __ I think

• __ but

• __ I don’t mind

1. I won’t take the bus ________ it is too slow !!

2. I ‘d like to travel by plane, ____ it is quite expensive.

3. I’m late. ________ I will go by the underground.

4. If you think that is the best choice, _________ you.

5. “Oh! this taxi has not air conditioning.” – “ _________” her boyfriend says.

6. The structure of the ship is perfect. ________, the details are the most horrible part of it.

Match the words in column “A” with its repective use in column B A B

Activity V - Get Activity V - Get TalkingTalking

Instructions:Instructions:1. Work in pairs. 2. Make a dialogue.3. Look at the chart aside

and decide which kind of public transport to use and give your reasons.

4. Perform it in front of the class.

5. The best performance will have a prize.

   BUSBUSUNDERUNDER

GROUNDGROUND TAXITAXI

Fast Fast ServiceService 33 44 55

PricePrice 55 22 11

CoolnessCoolness 33 22 44

FrequencyFrequency 33 55 44

           

     

(1= Bad 5 = Excellent)(1= Bad 5 = Excellent)

Activity IV - Writing

• Write a paragraph of 70 words giving your opinion and comparing the mean of transport that you like the most. Give reasons. (Use the one of your teacher as a model)

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