Getting Around the City with a Transport Card
Learners practice reading about using a public transport card, with activities on vocabulary, comprehension and discussion.
City commuters often rely on a simple plastic card to travel on buses, trams and the metro. The transport card is made of thin plastic.
The card stores a monetary balance that can be topped up online or at a ticket machine.
When you arrive at a station, you just tap the card on the reader and the system automatically deducts the fare. If the balance is too low, the gate will stay closed and a warning light will flash.
You can check your remaining balance on the screen of the machine or through a mobile app.
Many cities also offer discounted fares for students, seniors and regular travelers. The card can be used on all public transport lines, so you never need to buy a separate ticket for each ride.
To keep the card safe, it is a good idea to keep it in a wallet or a dedicated holder. With a little planning, using a transport card makes daily journeys quick and inexpensive.
Now it's your turn
Check what you've understood
Answer from what you have read, then check each activity and return to the text wherever you need.
Vocabulary in Context
Reading Comprehension
Check the Details
Cloze Exercise
When you arrive at the , you your on the reader to pay the . Make sure your is enough before you travel.
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Discussion Questions
Use these questions for speaking practice, a class discussion or your own reflection.
- How does using a transport card change your daily travel routine?
- What are the advantages of checking your balance before a trip?
- How would you explain the tap system to a friend who has never used it?
- What suggestions would you give to improve the public transport card system?
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Can you think of any problems that might happen with a transport card?
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This is an original educational text created by Angloxa.