GUESS THE WORD
Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWER
| 1. word: |
A
H
Z
A
R
D
S
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| meaning: | [noun ] something dangerous/unsafe |
| sentence: | Be aware of the traffic ___________ when driving on a slippery road. |
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R
E
G
A
U
L
T
I
O
N
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| meaning: | [noun] policies |
| sentence: | The people in the Metrovalle City have no regard to traffic __________. |
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E
P
D
E
S
R
T
I
A
N
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| meaning: | [noun] a person crossing the street |
| sentence: | He almost hit the _________. |
DIALOGUE
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Alice and you will be Sam. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.
READ
Sister, I failed my driving and road tests earlier. I will retake my exams next week. What should I do?
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Let’s see. How familiar are you in understanding street signs and traffic hazards? |
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Not quite. Actually, those are the main reasons why I didn’t pass. I don’t know much about them.
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I see. Well, the golden rule is to watch out for cyclists and crossing pedestrians. You must also pay attention to the speed limit. Some roads are busier than others. |
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I’ll keep that in mind. Can you tell me more about other traffic regulations?
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_________________________________________. |
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That’s a lot, but I’ll make sure to remember all of that. Do you think I’ll pass my driving and road tests next week?
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__________. Don’t be so nervous. Just remember that it is mandatory to obey traffic rules whether you’re a pedestrian or a driver. |
READING ALOUD
Read and take note of the important points in the article.
READ
According to This Is Insider, an online news media company, Tokyo is the most populated city on Earth and has the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Every day, there are at least 3,000 people crossing the famed Shibuya station. Despite being overly crowded, everyone is polite and disciplined in crossing the streets even when the traffic lights change every two minutes. It is also considered the home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations carrying more than 2.4 million passengers a day. Shibuya Station began operating in 1885. Shibuya has also made its way to Hollywood films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Resident Evil: Afterlife.
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the questions about the article.
ANSWER
| 1. | When did Shibuya Station first began its operations? |
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| 2. | Why do you think Shibuya is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world? |
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| 3. | Road accidents happen more often in bigger pedestrian crossings than smaller ones. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 4. | What do you think will happen if the train operations stopped for a day? |
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READ BETWEEN THE LINES
In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations.
ANSWER
| 1. | “The driver on the highway is safe not when he reads the signs, but when he obeys them..” – Aiden Wilson Tozer |
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| 2. | “Take it easy on driving. The life you save may be mine.” – James Dean |
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
ANSWER
| 1. | What will you do if you suddenly saw a road accident and you are the only person in the area? |
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| 2. | Do you prefer driving your own car or commuting by public transportation? |
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| 3. | Aside from paying fines, what other measures can you think of to punish reckless drivers? |
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| 4. | What can you suggest to other countries who have heavy traffic loads? |
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| 5. | Some people say that the elderly, pregnant women and persons with disability shouldn’t go out without a company. Do you agree or disagree? |
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