HOW DO I GET TO…
Public Transportation
Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below.
Leia o diálogo abaixo.
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
Leia o diálogo abaixo. As palavras e expressões do exercício anterior estão grifadas como referência.
A: I’m considering taking public transportation instead of driving to work. Do you think that’s a good idea?
B: Yes, I think so. You’ll probably save more money using the subway than paying for fuel.
A: So you think it’s more practical?
B: Yes, absolutely.
A: Hi, officer. I’m a bit lost. Can you tell me how I can get to Hedge Town?
B: Sure. You can take the train or there’s also a bus terminal two blocks from here. The bus leaves every
thirty minutes and it’ll take you directly to the public market.
A: Okay. Does the train go straight to Hedge Town?
B: No, you’ll need to get off at Lane Station and transfer to the Green Line. The train to Hedge Town leaves
every two minutes.
A: Okay. I think I’ll take the bus. Thanks for the help, officer!
Vocabulary
Vocabulário
commute - comutar/trajeto
Example: Jerry commutes to work by train.
Jerry comuta a trabalhar pelo trem.
via - via
Example: You’ll get there faster via subway.
Você vai chegar lá mais rápido pela via metrô.
terminal - terminal
Example: How far is the bus terminal from here?
Até que ponto é o terminal de ônibus a partir daqui?
route - rota
Example: The best route to the city is through the expressway.
O melhor caminho para a cidade é através da via expressa.
transfer - transferir
Example: Where should I transfer to take the Red line?
Onde devo transferir para tomar a linha vermelha?
Expressions
Expressões
get off…
descer, sair…
Example: We have to get off at the next stop.
Temos que descer na próxima estação.
all the way…
o caminho todo..
Example: The new train line goes all the way to the end of town.
A nova linha de trem vai o caminho todo até o final da cidade.
How do I get to…
Como faço para chegar…
Example:
A: Excuse me. How do I get to Highfort Mall?
B: You can take either Bus 2 or 25. They both stop at Highfort Mall.
A:Desculpa. Como faço para chegar no Shopping Highfort?
B:Você pode pegar ou o ônbius 2 ou o 25. Ambos param no Shopping Highfort.
1. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
Complete o diálogo usando o vocabulário e expressões novas que aprendemos.
Tutor Hi, Eric. I heard you live near Lamb Café? How do I get there from here?
Student You can travel _________ subway. The ride takes about thirty minutes.
Tutor Thanks! This town is so different from where I’m from. I hope I don’t get lost.
Student You’re welcome. Just remember to _________ at Central Station. Lamb Café’s just around the
corner from the exit.
2. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
Complete o diálogo com suas próprias respostas. Você pode utilizar qualquer vocabulário ou expressão nova, se possível.
Tutor Hi, I heard you take the train to work. I’m actually considering it instead of driving. Do you think it’s
better?
Student For me, it’s better because _____________________________________________.
I actually live outside the city, so my commute is around two hours.
Tutor That’s quite long. Don’t you get bored?
Student Nah, I usually _________________________________________________________.
It’s actually a comfortable trip.
Tutor Hmm, that gives me something to think about. Thanks!
Quick Questions and Answers (Q&A)
3. Make a text:
1. How do you usually go to work/school?
2. What public transportation is available in your area?
3. Which public transportation in your country is the most convenient?
4. Is public transportation in your country tourist-friendly?
5. What’s the percentage of private vehicles in your area as compared to public vehicles?
Você pode utilizar o link para correção de textos em inglês e depois transcrever as respostas nos espaços abaixo.
4. Say it! (converse sobre os assuntos abaixo)
