[HS] Which would you prefer to travel, by airplane or ship?

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Means of travel

The most common means of travel are flying on an airplane or sailing on a ship. There are a few things to consider when choosing between the two. One is the travel time. Traveling by plane takes only a few hours, while traveling by ship may take a few days depending on the destination. The ticket price also varies. Air travel can be more expensive than sea travel. Passengers may choose depending on their preferences and whichever is more comfortable for them.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the most common means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How long does it take to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Which is more expensive, air travel or sea travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sail _______________________________________________
destination _______________________________________________
passenger _______________________________________________
preference _______________________________________________
comfortable _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 
1. Why do some people like traveling?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it’s better to travel abroad than in your own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money in order to travel comfortably?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the safest means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you think some people prefer to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Which do you prefer, traveling by ship or plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think spending long hours to travel is a waste of time?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________