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BUS TRAVEL
Level: Intermediate
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Watch the video and then answer the questions.
Useful sentences in this Video:
  • Hurry up!
  • The bus will be here any minute.
  • ​The bus is coming.
  • It's not stopping.
  • Do you know where we should get off?
  • I think we're at the wrong bus stop!
Dialog - Tom and Dad Talk About
​TAKING THE BUS
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VIDEO A
Tom and his Dad want to take a bus to go see a movie together. Watch the video (2 minutes 15 seconds) and then answer the questions.
VIDEO B
After you answer the questions, watch the same video again - with the words!
Discuss these questions with a friend or classmate.
1. When was the last time you travelled by bus?
2. What are three good things about bus travel?
3. What are three bad things about bus travel?
4. Which do you prefer, traveling by bus or by car? Why? 
5. Do you have a monthly bus pass? Why? / Why not?

​6. How do you get to school or work? How much time does it take?
Note: For more cool ESL resources about bus travel, visit my All Things Topics site.
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