English grammar, vocabulary, and listening comprehension exercises

Welcome to our "English for new immigrants" section. We have created this "life-skills" section for newcomers to an English-speaking country to be able to practice English related to things you might have to do every day. The new vocabulary you learn will help you integrate into society and make life in your new country easier. Most of these questions use our patented approach, which combines both grammar and vocabulary training, and spans a range of levels from low-intermediate to low-advanced.





Topic: 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



EXERCISE/VOCABULARY PRACTICE TEST:
Remember to choose the most natural-sounding answer:

1. That bus doesn't _____________ on weekends
  run
  travel
  function

2. Do I need to _____________ to another bus? ( = change buses)
  transfer
  exchange
  switch

3. Is this my _____________ ?
  stop
  ending
  conclusion

4. Can I use the same ______________ on the subway?
  ticket
  fare
  paper

5. How much is the ______________ for my child?
  fare
  money
  toll

6. Can I buy a ________________ pass?
  month
  monthly
  months

7. Is there a _________________ for seniors? = Do seniors pay less?
  discount
  price drop
  sale

8. What is the _____________ of the bus that goes to the National Museum?
  number
  digit
  code

9. I _____________ a ticket, but now I can't find it.
  bought
  buy
  am buying

10. Is this the _____________ train to the airport?
  right
  appropriate
  good

CHECK ANSWERS (Your answers will be displayed in a new window)



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.


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