Unit 7: Traffic
Part 1: Getting Started
Introduction to traffic and road safety
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Getting Started: Traffic
11. Warm-up Discussion
Think about these questions:
- How do you go to school every day?
- What means of transport do you use?
- What traffic rules do you know?
- Is the traffic in your area busy?
Key traffic vocabulary:
- Traffic (giao thông)
- Vehicle (phương tiện)
- Road safety (an toàn đường bộ)
- Traffic light (đèn giao thông)
- Helmet (mũ bảo hiểm)
22. Dialogue: Talking About Getting to School
Conversation between Minh and Lan
Minh: Hi Lan, how do you go to school every day?
Lan: I usually ride my bicycle. It's good for health and the environment. What about you?
Minh: My mother takes me by motorbike. But I want to walk because my school is only 2 km away.
Lan: You should walk then! But remember to wear a helmet if you ride a bike.
Minh: I know. Do you always obey traffic rules?
Lan: Yes, I always stop at red lights and look both ways before crossing the street. Safety first!
Minh: You're right. I think everyone should follow traffic rules to stay safe on the road.
33. Key Vocabulary from the Dialogue
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| traffic | (n) /ˈtræfɪk/ | giao thông | The traffic is heavy today. |
| vehicle | (n) /ˈviːəkl/ | phương tiện | Cars and buses are vehicles. |
| bicycle | (n) /ˈbaɪsɪkl/ | xe đạp | I ride a bicycle to school. |
| helmet | (n) /ˈhelmɪt/ | mũ bảo hiểm | Always wear a helmet. |
| traffic light | (n) /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/ | đèn giao thông | Stop at the red traffic light. |
| zebra crossing | (n) /ˈzebrə krɒsɪŋ/ | vạch kẻ đường | Cross at the zebra crossing. |
| road sign | (n) /rəʊd saɪn/ | biển báo | Follow the road signs. |
44. Comprehension Questions
Answer these questions about the dialogue:
- How does Lan go to school?
- Why does Lan prefer riding a bicycle?
- How does Minh go to school?
- How far is Minh's school from his house?
- What advice does Lan give about safety?
Answers:
- She rides her bicycle.
- Because it's good for health and the environment.
- His mother takes him by motorbike.
- It's only 2 km away.
- She advises wearing a helmet and obeying traffic rules.