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EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
LIFE-SKILLS ENGLISH FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS: USING PUBLIC TRANSPORT 1
VOCABULARY BUILDER:
Bus pass, metro pass, etc. = A card that allows you unlimited use of public transportation for one month
Ticket = A piece of paper (that you buy) that gives you the right to use public transport
Ticket machine = A machine where you can buy tickets
Fare inspector = A person who checks whether or not you have a ticket or a pass
Turnstile = A mechanical gate used to let passengers through
Bus pass, metro pass, etc. = A card that allows you unlimited use of public transportation for one month
Ticket = A piece of paper (that you buy) that gives you the right to use public transport
Ticket machine = A machine where you can buy tickets
Fare inspector = A person who checks whether or not you have a ticket or a pass
Turnstile = A mechanical gate used to let passengers through
EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST
Choose the most natural-sounding answer to complete each sentence.
1. That bus doesn't _____________ on weekends.
Correct answer: run
2. Do I need to _____________ to another bus? ( = change buses)
Correct answer: transfer
3. Is this my _____________ ?
Correct answer: stop
4. Can I use the same ______________ on the subway?
Correct answer: ticket
5. How much is the ______________ for my child?
Correct answer: fare
6. Can I buy a ________________ pass?
Correct answer: monthly
7. Is there a _________________ for seniors? = Do seniors pay less?
Correct answer: discount
8. What is the _____________ of the bus that goes to the National Museum?
Correct answer: number
9. I _____________ a ticket, but now I can't find it.
Correct answer: bought
10. Is this the _____________ train to the airport?
Correct answer: right
THINGS TO LISTEN FOR:
You have to get off at the Washington Street stop. = You have to exit (the bus, subway, etc.) at the stop called "Washington Street".
Your bus pass expired last week. = Your bus pass lost its validity last week. You need to get a new bus pass, or renew your old one.
You missed your stop. = You passed the stop where you were supposed to get off.
This ticket is good for 60 minutes. = You can use this ticket for 60 minutes.
Service has been suspended. = The bus/subway route is temporarily not running.
You have to get off at the Washington Street stop. = You have to exit (the bus, subway, etc.) at the stop called "Washington Street".
Your bus pass expired last week. = Your bus pass lost its validity last week. You need to get a new bus pass, or renew your old one.
You missed your stop. = You passed the stop where you were supposed to get off.
This ticket is good for 60 minutes. = You can use this ticket for 60 minutes.
Service has been suspended. = The bus/subway route is temporarily not running.
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