2. Means of transport

3. Types of transport private x public
Private transport – cars, motorbikes, bicycles
Public transport – trams, underground, trains, taxi, buses, aeroplanes
land x air x water transport

4. Public transport Advantages: More economical Convenient
Better for environment
You don't need a driving licence
Disadvantages:
You are limited by the time schedule.
It could by crowded with other people.
You must buy a valid ticket or some kind of pass.

5. Travelling by car Advantages:
You can go exactly when and where you want.
You can stop when you want.
You can take a lot of luggage.
You can listen to your own music.
You can change your mind about your destination.

6. Travelling by car Disadvantages:
You must repair it when it breaks down.
You must pay for insurance.
You must fill it with petrol.
You must have to find a place to park.
You can get stuck in a traffic jam.

7. Travelling by train Advantages: It allow you to see countryside.
You can meet interesting people.
Get up and move around whenever you like.
There is more room than on a bus or in a car.
Trains are better for the environment than planes, cars or buses.

8. Travelling by train Disadvantages: It is slower than planes.
It is more expensive than buses.
The carriages are sometimes old, smelly and dirty.
It doesn't go everywhere.

9. Travelling by bus/coach
Advantages:
It is cheaper than plane.
It is faster than train.
It is more environmentally friendly than flying.
You can relax, enjoy the scenery or sleep.

10. Travelling by bus/coach
Disadvantages:
You don't have much leg room.
It can get stuck in traffic jam.
There are no toilets on board in normal buses.

11. Travelling by plane Advantages: It is quite comfortable. It is fast.
It is better for long distances.

12. Travelling by plane Disadvantages: It creates a lot of pollution.
Airports are only in big cities.
Airports are out of the city.
Check in can be long.
You must be at the airport two hours in advance.
The number of your luggage is limited.
Your flight can be cancelled.
It is expensive.

13. Otázky na opakování Which means of transport do you know?
What are advantages and disadvantages of public transport?
Would you rather travel to America by boat or by plane? Why?
What is your favourite mean of transport and why?
What is the cheapest way of travelling?