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 Trains,
Trams
and
Intermediate Tubes
During this class you will:

• Discuss commutes.

• Compare and
contrast types of
transportation.

• Create a plan for a

car-sharing service.
Warm-up
Share your thoughts.

- Have you ever ridden a tram, train, or tube?

Warm-up
- What is public transportation like in your city?

- Is public transportation an important issue for

most people in your area? Why or why not?

- How is a train different from a subway?

- How might advances in technology change

future public transportation?
And you can quote me…
Read and answer the questions.

"Each year it seems to take less time to fly across

And you
the ocean and longer to drive to work."
-- Anonymous
can
- What does this quote mean to you?
quote
- Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? me…
- What is the longest amount of time you have spent
commuting to work? The shortest? Describe them.

- What is the longest flight you have taken? The

shortest? Where did you go?
Speak your mind.
Share your thoughts and opinions.

Which is better?

- Driving yourself to a far-away destination in a private Speak

car or taking a train to a far-away destination?

- Spending the time on a daily public transportation

your
commute having conversations with the other
passengers or relaxing alone? mind.
- Riding a bicycle to work every day or using public
transportation?
Imagine that!
As a class, create a story.

Car sharing services are growing in popularity,

and often provide the option to rent a car for
short periods of time – even for one hour. Imagine
Imagine you use a car as your primary method of
transportation. You are starting your own car- that!
sharing service! You will rent your car to other
drivers when you are not using it.

- How often would you be able to make your car

available to other people?
- What challenges do you think you will face with this
business?
- What qualifications should the drivers using your car
have?
- What should the drivers do if they are in an accident in
your car?
- What will you do if drivers are late returning your car?
Answer me this!
Take turns asking each other questions.

1. Are streets and cities in your area “bike friendly”? Do

they include safety considerations for people on
bicycles?
Answer
2. How have you adapted your daily routine to deal
with delays caused by traffic?
me this!
3. Have you ever taken a train for tourist or sight-seeing
purposes? Describe your experience.

4. Do you think your country’s public transportation

systems are adequate? Why or why not? How would
you improve them if you could?

5. How can a person obtain a driver’s license in your

country?
Before you go!
Here’s some cultural fun:

The city of Chicago, one of the most highly

Before you
populated cities in the United States, is home to a
famous rapid transit system. Commonly called the go!
"L” (short for “elevated”), the system includes
elevated train tracks which run above city streets.

Tourists can view different parts of the city from

the L, and tickets for passengers are sold online
and in businesses throughout the city.

- Have you ever taken an elevated train or subway?

Describe the experience.
- Is there a city in your country with a famous or well-
known public transportation system? Describe it.
- Compare and contrast elevated public transportation
with underground public transportation. Which system
would you prefer?
Wrap-up
Pick one question to discuss: Wrap-up
about today’s class?
1. What did you like most today?

2. What do you need to improve on?

3. What did you do well on today?

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