Practice English Listening A2 Exercises – Listening to a description of a transportation system

a 3   b 2   c 1

Transcripts

1   “The buses are old and slow, and they cause too much pollution. In cities with less pollution, people are healthier.”

2   “There are too many cars. All the cars, taxis, and buses are a danger to bicyclists. There is too much traffic!”

3   “There should be fewer cars, but I think that the biggest problem is parking. There just isn’t enough parking.”

A

1 False   2 True   3 False   4 True   5 False

B

1   They need a pass to drive there.

3   There aren’t enough certificates for everyone.

5   Public transportation in Singapore is excellent.

Transcripts

MAN:   Singapore has done a lot to try to solve its traffic problems. For example, to drive into the downtown business district, motorists need to buy a special pass. They can go into the business district only if they have the pass on their windshield.

Another thing Singapore has done is to make it more difficult to buy cars. People have to apply for a certificate before they can buy a car. Not everyone can get a certificate. There’s a limited number of them. There’s also a high tax on cars, so a new one costs a lot of money. A car can cost three or four times more in Singapore than in the U.S. or Canada. The other thing Singapore has done is build an excellent public transportation system. Their subway system is one of the best in the world. And there’s also a very good taxi and bus system.

the cost of a bus to they city; the location of a bookstore

Transcripts

ERIC:   Excuse me. It’s me again. I’m sorry. I need some more information – if you don’t mind. Do you know how much the bus costs?

CLERK:   It’s $20. You can buy a ticket on the bus.

ERIC:   $20? Wow.

CLERK:   Well, a taxi costs about $50.

ERIC:   Hmm, OK. And do you know where a bookstore is? I’d like to get a guidebook.

CLERK:   Go upstairs and turn right. You’ll see one on your left.

ERIC:   Thanks very much. Have a nice day.

CLERK:   You, too.