Warm-up: Do you like to travel by train? Why or why not?
Leo loves to travel. Tomorrow, he will take a fast train to the city. The train is new and very comfortable. It leaves the station at 7:00 AM. Leo needs to walk to the station, so he must start early. He is a passenger, not the driver. He hopes the train is not slow! When he arrives in the city, he will see his friend. The train trip is safe and quick. Leo will take a taxi from the city station to his friend’s house on a busy street.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., fast, walk, station).
1. Leo must
to the station.
2. The train is a
vehicle.
2. Maria's Old Bike
Warm-up: Is a bike a fast or slow way to travel?
Maria has an old bike, but she loves it. She rides her bike to the park every afternoon. The park is not far from her house. She does not like to take the bus because it is slow and there is often traffic on the road. Her bike is slow, but it is free! Maria never rides her motorbike to the park; she saves the motorbike for long trips. The bike is small and very easy to stop. Today, she will ride to the park and then walk home.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. Maria rides her bike because the bus has traffic.
2. Maria's bike is new.
Activity 2: Match the word to the vehicle type.
1. road:
2. water:
3. The Big Airport
Warm-up: What two things arrive and leave at an airport?
The city has a very big airport. Many people travel by plane every day. Planes are very fast! Today, two big planes arrive at the airport, and three small planes leave. A small group of passengers is waiting to get on the plane to Paris. The airport is safe. The driver of the bus that brings people from the parking lot waits at the bus stop. No one wants to walk to the plane. The airport has a garage for fixing airport cars.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., plane, big, driver).
1. People
by plane.
2. The
waits at the bus stop.
4. Traffic on the Street
Warm-up: What is a problem when many cars are on the road?
My dad drives his old car to work every day. He drives on a long road and then turns onto a small city street. The problem is the traffic. There are many cars, and they move very slowly. He must start driving at 6:30 AM to arrive on time. The traffic makes the trip slow. Sometimes, he takes a tram because it is faster than the car. Today, he will leave work early. He hopes the road is clear so he can drive fast and get home.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. The dad drives a new car.
2. The tram is often faster than the car.
Activity 2: Order the words to make a correct sentence (use words from the text).
1. The / is / slow / traffic:
2. He / his / car / drives:
5. A Trip on the Boat
Warm-up: Do you think travelling by boat is fast or slow?
Today is a holiday. My family and I will travel by boat to a small island. The boat is small and safe. It leaves the dock at 10:00 AM. We must get on the boat now! We are all passengers. The driver of the boat is called the captain. He is a very old man, but he is a good driver. The trip is slow, but we like to watch the water. We will arrive at the island in two hours. We will not take a bus today; the boat is better!
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., boat, slow, driver).
1. They
by boat.
2. The boat’s
is called the captain.
6. The Emergency Truck
Warm-up: Does a truck usually go fast or slow?
The big fire truck is very important. It must always go fast on the road and on the street. It cannot wait for traffic to stop. Today, the truck driver needs to leave the garage quickly. The fire station is near the bus stop. The truck is old, but the driver keeps it safe and clean. After the emergency, the driver will bring the truck back to the garage for fixing. The other cars on the road must stop when they see the truck go!
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. The truck driver must drive fast.
2. The fire truck is new.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., fast, stop, driver).
1. The truck must always go .
2. The truck is kept in a .
7. The City Tram
Warm-up: Is a tram a train or a bus?
The new tram is a perfect way to travel in the city. It runs on a special track down the street. It is faster than a car, especially when there is a lot of traffic. All the passengers wait for the tram at the station. The tram leaves the station every 15 minutes. You must get on quickly. The driver is a woman named Jane. Jane drives the tram all day. She likes that the tram is big and safe for everyone.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. The tram runs down the .
2. People waiting are .
8. The Bus Driver's Day
Warm-up: What two words are opposites: 'get on' and 'get off'?
Tom is a bus driver. He drives a big, old bus. His bus trip starts at the station. He drives slowly on the road. At every bus stop, people get on or get off the bus. He must stop and wait for all the passengers. He always checks the traffic before he leaves the station. He drives all day. He likes his job because it is safe and he meets many people. When his day is over, he parks the big bus at the garage.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. Tom drives a small bus.
2. People get on and get off at the bus stop.
Activity 2: Choose the correct word for the sentence.
1. Tom must for the people.
2. He the bus slowly.
9. A New Motorbike
Warm-up: What is different between a bike and a motorbike?
Sam has a new motorbike. He loves to ride it! It is very fast, much faster than a small car. Sam’s motorbike is big and shiny. He uses it to travel to the town outside the city. He never has to worry about traffic on the street. When he arrives home, he keeps the motorbike safe in his garage. He never rides it in the rain. Tomorrow, he will leave early to ride to the mountains. It is a long but fast trip.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. Sam must keep his motorbike in the .
2. He uses the motorbike to to the town.
10. Waiting at the Station
Warm-up: What transport can you catch at a station?
It is 5:00 PM. Many passengers are waiting at the station. They want to get on the train to go home. The train is a bit old, but it is safe. The driver is ready to start the engine. The train leaves at 5:15 PM. They all hope the train is fast because they are tired. One passenger must take a taxi when he arrives at his station. He does not want to walk from the station to his street. They must wait a little more.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. The train is new.
2. The train leaves at 5:15 PM.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., train, wait, taxi).
1. The passengers must for the train.
2. The train is at the .
11. The Big Yellow School Bus
Warm-up: Is a school bus a big or small vehicle?
This is a big yellow bus. It takes children to school. The bus driver is always happy. The children are passengers. They get on the bus at the bus stop on the street. The driver must stop for all the kids. The bus is old, but it is safe. It drives slowly on the road because of the children. It does not go fast. After school, the bus arrives at the bus stop at 3:30 PM. The children walk home from the bus stop.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. The bus must for the children.
2. The bus is a vehicle.
12. A New Car for Mum
Warm-up: Would you like a new car or an old car?
Mum has a new car. Her old car was slow, but the new car is very fast! She loves to drive it on the road. The car is small and easy to park in the street outside our house. She does not like to drive in heavy traffic, so she leaves home very early. She is the driver, and I am the passenger. When she is not using it, she parks the car in the garage. The new car is safe and comfortable for our family to travel.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. Mum's old car was fast.
2. The new car is safe.
Activity 2: Choose the correct word for the sentence.
1. She is the of the car.
2. She does not like .
13. The Fast Plane to Madrid
Warm-up: Do planes arrive or leave from a station?
We are at the airport. We will travel to Madrid by plane. The plane is very big and very fast! We must get on the plane now because it leaves at 11:00 AM. We are excited to arrive in Madrid. The airport is safe and easy to find. Before the plane trip, we took a taxi to the airport. The taxi driver drove fast, but there was no traffic. The plane trip is the fastest way to travel to Spain. We will not walk there!
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. They are at the .
2. They will by plane.
14. Walking is Slow
Warm-up: Name two places you can walk to.
I like to walk, but walking is very slow. I must walk to the bus stop every morning. It is a long street to the stop. I always arrive at the bus stop at 7:45 AM. I wait for the bus. The bus is faster than walking. I get on the bus and get off near my job. I am a passenger. I do not like to walk home, but sometimes the bus driver is slow because of the traffic on the road. I wish I had a fast motorbike!
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. Walking is fast.
2. The person is a passenger on the bus.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., walk, slow, bus stop).
1. The person must for the bus.
2. The street to the is long.
15. The Old Truck Needs Help
Warm-up: Where do you take a broken car or truck?
Mr. Smith has an old truck. It is big, but it is very slow. Today, the truck will not start! The driver, Mr. Smith, cannot drive it. He must take the truck to the garage. The garage is on a long road outside the city. He needs a friend to drive his car and help him. The old truck will arrive at the garage at 4:00 PM. Mr. Smith hopes the mechanic can fix it fast. He needs his truck to travel to work.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. The truck will not .
2. The truck is a vehicle.
16. Don't Stop!
Warm-up: Why must a bus stop at a bus stop?
It is a very fast taxi. The taxi driver wants to get to the airport quickly. She drives very fast on the long road. She cannot stop! The passengers inside are nervous. There is no traffic, so the trip is fast and smooth. When they arrive at the airport, the passengers will get off quickly and pay. The driver hopes the next passenger wants to travel to a street without traffic. She likes to drive fast, but she also likes to be safe.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. The taxi is driving slow.
2. The taxi is going to the airport.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., taxi, drive, fast).
1. The driver wants to fast.
2. The people in the taxi are .
17. The Bike Ride to the Street
Warm-up: Is riding a bike usually safe?
My friend has a small, safe bike. She loves to ride it to the small street market. It is a slow ride, but she likes the exercise. She never rides a motorbike; she thinks motorbikes are too fast. She starts her trip at 8:00 AM. She stops to buy bread, and then she leaves the market. She does not take the tram or the bus. When she arrives home, she puts the bike in the garage next to her old car.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. Her bike is and safe.
2. She puts the bike in the .
18. Big Boats and the Sea
Warm-up: Can a boat travel on a road?
Big boats travel on the sea. They are very slow, much slower than a train or a plane. Many people go on the big boat to travel to other countries. The boat is very safe. The passengers get on and get off at the dock. The boat driver is the captain. This big boat leaves today at 4:30 PM. We wait for the boat to start its trip. We are happy to travel. We will not take a bus or a car this time!
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. Boats are faster than planes.
2. The big boat is safe.
Activity 2: Choose the correct word for the sentence.
1. The boat is very .
2. The boat today at 4:30 PM.
19. The Tram Stop Problem
Warm-up: What is a "stop"?
The tram stops at the corner of the street. Today, the tram is old and slow. The driver must stop the tram quickly, but it is difficult. A small car is stopped on the tracks! The passengers must get off the tram and walk to the station. They cannot wait. The tram cannot start again until the car leaves. There is big traffic now on the whole street. This is a big problem for everyone who wants to travel.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Select the correct option.
Activity 2: Fill in the blank (Lexicon).
1. The tram must on the street.
2. The passengers must to the station.
20. Traffic Lights and Roads
Warm-up: What color tells a driver to stop?
My brother is learning to drive a car. He drives very slowly because he is new. He must learn about the road and traffic. Today, he will drive on a big road, but he must not go fast. There is often heavy traffic in the morning. When the light is red, he must stop. He is the driver. I am the passenger. We hope to arrive at the station on time to get on the train. We do not want to wait for the next train.
Activity 1: Comprehension. Write 'T' (True) or 'F' (False).
1. The brother drives fast.
2. They want to catch a train.
Activity 2: Use a word from the text (e.g., slow, car, passenger).