1Work in pairs. Ask and answer the questions.
1How do you usually travel to work?
2What time do you leave home?
3What time do you arrive at work?
💬 "I usually travel to work by bus. I leave home at 8 o'clock and arrive at work at half past eight."
2Read the blog. What is Cécile's job?
WEEK 5
My journey to work
1
Hi! I'm Cécile. I'm an office worker in a language school in Paris. I don't work near my home, so every day I travel to work by train.
Hi! I'm Cécile. I'm an office worker in a language school in Paris. I don't work near my home, so every day I travel to work by train.
2
I usually get up early, at 5.30 a.m., because my train leaves just after six. I walk to the train station — it's about fifteen minutes from my flat.
I usually get up early, at 5.30 a.m., because my train leaves just after six. I walk to the train station — it's about fifteen minutes from my flat.
3
I always get the 6.20 train to Paris. It's usually very busy, but I don't mind — I usually read a book on the train. It's a nice way to start the day.
I always get the 6.20 train to Paris. It's usually very busy, but I don't mind — I usually read a book on the train. It's a nice way to start the day.
4
When I arrive in Paris, I sometimes cycle from the station to work. There's a bike-share station right outside, so it's quick and easy.
When I arrive in Paris, I sometimes cycle from the station to work. There's a bike-share station right outside, so it's quick and easy.
5
On Fridays, my day is different — I don't take the train to work. I work from home in the morning, and in the afternoon, I run in the park near my house.
On Fridays, my day is different — I don't take the train to work. I work from home in the morning, and in the afternoon, I run in the park near my house.
3Read the blog again. Choose the correct alternatives.
1 I
work /
don't work
near my home.
2 I
always /
usually
get up early.
3 I
take the bus /
walk
to the train station.
4 I
always /
often
get the 6.20 train to Paris.
5 I sometimes
cycle /
walk
from the station to work.
6 I usually read a
book /
newspaper
on the train.
7 On Fridays, I
take /
don't take
the train to work.
8 On Fridays, I
cycle /
run
in the park.
4aChange the sentences in Exercise 3 so they are true for you.
Example: 1 I work near my home. / I don't work near my home.
4bWork in pairs. Compare your sentences.
💬 "I don't work near my home either." / "Really? I work near my home!"
5Read the words. Watch the video and tick (✓) the types of transport you hear.
bike
boat
bus
car
taxi
train
6Watch the video from 00:34–01:05. Complete the table.
Type of transport:
Journey time:
Type of transport:
Journey time:
Type of transport:
Journey time:
7Work in pairs. Discuss the questions.
1How do you get to work/school?
2How long does it take?
8Watch the video from 01:06 to the end. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
1
Lots of people travel by river bus in London every day.
True
False
2
The race is between a bus and a bike.
True
False
3
Patrick's journey usually takes 45 minutes.
True
False
4
Nigel and Patrick race from Greenwich to Tower Bridge.
True
False
5
Nigel races on a bike.
True
False
6
Nigel and Patrick arrive at the same time.
True
False
9Work in pairs. Answer the questions.
1How do people usually travel to work where you live?
2Are there river buses in your town or city?
10aWork in pairs. Look at the table below. Write questions to find out the missing information.
💬 Example: "Do you drive to work?"
10bWork in groups. Ask and answer questions to complete the table.
| Name | Type of transport | Leave home | Journey time | How often |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John | car | 7 a.m. | 30 minutes | every day |
10cWork in pairs. Tell your partner:
·how many people take the bus / cycle / drive, etc.
·how many people leave home at 7 o'clock.
·how many people have a long journey.
·how many people take the same transport every day.
💬 "Three people take the bus to work. Two people leave home at 7 o'clock."