Getting around in London

1.

October,27
Monday
•The London Underground
•Tickets and travelcards
•The double-decker bus
•Taxis
•Bicycles
•Pedestrians
•Trains and commuters
•Tasks

2. Phonetic drill

[ I ] it, bring, nickname, deserve, thin,
everything, with, without
[ ɔ ] block, hobby, jogging, occupation
[æ ] fan, amber, black cab, taxi, map,
passengers, crash

3. Put the missing letters

N_c_n_me
O_c_p_ti_n
F_m_ _s for
Ra_ing ca_ dr_v_r
D_s_rve
P_r_onal d_t_ _ls

4.

• Translate the sentences into English:
1. Приносить победу
2. Личные данные
3. Команда болельщиков
4. Заслуживать уважения
5. Отличное занятие
6. Превосходное хобби
7. Оздоровительный бег по утрам
8. Родиться весной
9. Быстрый автогонщик
10.Личные данные

5.

THE LONDON UNDERGROUND
When you arrive at
Heathrow airport, the
quickest way to get to the
centre of London is by train
Heathrow Express or by the
underground (the Tube).
This sign shows the entrance to
a station on the London
Underground.

6.

The price of a ticket depends on the distance you
travel to and the time of day. There are 6 zones.
When you travel out of zone 1, which is the central
zone, you pay more.
So, one journey costs £4-6.
TICKETS AND TRAVELCARDS
A Travelcard is a one-day ticket on
London transport. You can use the same
travelcard on any bus and the Tube for as
many journeys as you like all day.
A daily travelcard is cheaper if you buy it
after 9.30 a.m. when the morning rush
hour is over (off-peak).

7.

Look at the daily travelcard
1.When was it used?
2.What time was it bought?
3.How much did it cost?
4.What zones was it used in?

8. THE DOUBLE-DECKER BUS

Most London
buses are red.
They are not as
popular as the
Tube because
they get stuck in
traffic.
But they go
everywhere.

9. TAXIS

London taxis are
often called black
cabs.
Taxis are expensive
but good if there is a
group of 3 or 4 of
you.
Taxi-drivers, or
cabbies, are proud of
their knowledge of
London.
They spend up to 4
years learning the
best routes before
they get their license.

10. BICYCLES

There are many cyclists on the
roads in London. Cycling can be
unhealthy. Some cyclists wear
masks to protect themselves from
the exhaust fumes.
Is cycling encouraged in Moscow? In what ways?
PEDESTRIANS
Cars in Britain drive on the left. Be
careful when crossing the road.
Sings under your feet remind you where
to look before stepping on the road.

11.

TRAINS AND COMMUTERS
One million people commute
into central London every
day. They travel by train,
Tube or bus from the
suburbs into the city centre
to work. These people are
commuters.
40% of these people use
trains.
Train tickets are expensive
but this form of transport is
a fast and environmentally
friendly alternative to using
a car.

12.

Task 1
True (T) or False (F)?
1. The London Underground is also called the metro.
2. A black cab is a London taxi.
3. A travelcard is a one-day ticket on London transport.
4. Buses in London are faster than trains.
5. You can buy a travelcard at any time of the day.
6. Three is the maximum number of passengers allowed in one taxi.
7. The rush hour is the busiest time to travel.
8. A double-decker is a bus with two levels.
9. Zone 4 on London Underground is in Central London.
10. A commuter is someone who likes trains.
11. A cabbie is the driver of a London taxi.

13.

Task 2
Answer the questions.
1. How many different forms of public transport can you use to get around
in town?
2. Which forms of transport are best/worst for the environment?
3. Give examples of any problems you have getting around in Moscow.

14. Home assignment 3d Culture corner (words to learn) ex1 p. 31 ( to learn)