Transport

Now, before we start our journey around this lovely city tomorrow, I want to give you some brief
information about the types of transport that we can use here.
First, we can consider using a motorbike which, in my opinion, is the best vehicle to use here. It can travel
nearly as fast as a car,but the most wonderful thing is that the size of a motorbike allows the driver to manoevre
easily, even in a place where people don’t follow the traffic rules = to obey traffic laws and travel by their own
instinct like this city. Also, the rental price of motorbikes here is quite low, only around 4 dollars per day. However,
we have to check the bike very carefully before renting because some of them are stolen from the people around
here, and I believe none of us wants any trouble when travelling, right?
Bus is also an option here. The biggest advantage when travelling by bus in this city is that the fares are
very low, so we don’t have to worry about money. Besides, buses here cover most of main routes, so it’s quite
convenient for us to go from one place to another. = to get from A to B. However, please bear in mind that most
buses here are always crowded and even chaotic = to be in no order sometimes, which increases the risk of being
pickpocketed. So, remember to always pay close attention to your phones and wallets if you still want to take them
home with you.
If you don’t like any of mentioned forms of transport, we can consider grabbing a taxi, the fares are much
higher than buses, of course, but I’m sure they’re still lower than some neighboring countries. The good thing is
that most taxi drivers here are very hospitable and helpful, and they do provide door-to-door service, which is
another great thing. Anyway, remember to check your belongings carefully before leaving the cab because once
you’ve forgotten anything there, you’re not likely to ever seen again, trust me.

1. Most people in my country use cars to go one place to another.

2. I prefer this company because they offer door-to-door service, which means they will send a car to pick me up
from home before departure time.
3. Loaded trucks are difficult for inexperience drivers to manoeuvre.
4. Traffic congestion has never been a big problem here because everyone follows the traffic rules.
5. We have no car here, so if you don’t like travelling by bus, the only option is to grab a taxi.
6. Due to the increasing cost, the bus company has to rise the fare to cover the loss.
7. The park is chaotic because everyone wants to be in the first line.
8. I chose to rent car from this company because of the low rental price.
9. It’s now easy to grab a taxi in a big city.
10. People need to follow the traffic rules to reduce congestion during rush hours.
11. Roads in many countries are chaotic during rush hours.

Part 1
1. What is the easiest way to get around your town/city?

Because of traffic congestion, taking a bus ma be the best way to get from place to place. Although during rush
hour, it’s best just travel on foot.

2. Do you use public transportation or private transportation?

Personally I use a motorbike to get around the city. It’s more convenient than taking public transportation like buses
or trains.

Part 2 :
Describe a form of public transportation that is available in your city.
You should say:
What it is
If you ever use it and how often you use it
What kind of people use this type of transport
And explain the advantages and disadvantages of using this form of transportation.
 Ok, so the main form of public transportation in Hanoi are buses. Personally, I don’t use buses very often
because the current bus system is not very efficient, and it is much more convenient to ride a motorbike, however I
have used them a few times in the past, af if the government upgrades the system in the future then I would
definitely use them more often as a way to get A to B. So the types of people who use buses every these days I
guess are people who either cant afford their own private vehicle or people who don’t like to ride their own vehicle
in the hectic traffic of the city. But I would probably say that the majority of people who use buses in my city are the
elderly and children.
So there’ a bunch of advantages and disadvantages when it comes to catching the bus. Firstly, the key
advantage is that it is quite a safe and comfortable way to travel, providing you get a seat to sit on, because
sometimes the bus is so full that people have to stand up, which is one serious disadvantage. Another advatgage is
that due to the ongoing problem of traffic congestion in the city, particularly during rush hour, being on the bus lets
you escape from the polluted air outside from all of the vehicles. However, the disadvantage during rush hour is
that because the bus is so big, it cant more very fast through the dense traffic, so if your in a rush or cutting it fine
to get to school or work, it could be a bad option.

Describe a journey by car that you remember well

You should say:
Where you went to in this journey
Who you went with
Whether you had any difficulties during this journey
And explain whether you enjoyed this car journey

Today, I’m going to tell you about a car journey that I remember very well.
About 4 months ago, my girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to Dalat, a lovely city located in the mountainous
area of Vietnam, to celebrate the 2-year anniversary of our relationship and also to prepare for our wedding in the
following month. As Datlat is not very fer from Saigon, we choose to get there by car, and it took us over 6 hours to
reach the destination.
During our way, we could enjoy the natural beauty outside an urban area, there were barely any houses
on the way and what captured our attention was only th pictureque landscapes. Upon reaching the destination, we
took another drive around the city. The weather in Datlat is quite unique as you can enjoy 4 seasons within just a a
day. A typical day in this city would start with some slight and cool winds in the morning, just like spring, then the
temperature rises gradually and peaks at noon, showing the sign of the summer. After about 4 o’clock, the
temperature starts to drop and the wind blows again to signal that autumn has come, and finally, we can immerse
ourselves in the cold weather of a winter when the night falls.
During the time there, we shot some pictures at various popular spots like the central lake, the ancient
palace and strawberry hill. After that, we got back to our car and returned to Saigon, and this is when the saddest
thing in my life happened: we ran into car accident with a truck. The car was complete;y broken, and my girlfriend
couldn’t survive the crash.
Now I’m still heavily obsessed with that accident, and I believe it will take me years to overcome that pain. I will
never travel by car again.

Describe a time when your vehicle was broken when travelling

You should say:
Where you travelled to
What vehicle you uses
What problem you had
And explain how this problem affected your journey

Today I would like to tell you about my last ride last weekend when my bike broke down halfway back
home.
It was such a bright and sunny day that I decides to take my 3-year-old bike out for a ride to enjoy the
sights along the street. Unlike other scorching hot days, it was one of those rare summer days when the
temperature was about 26 Celsius degree, which was perfect for a nice ride around the city. I was fairly confident
that my beloved bike would take me home safely as it still looked rather new and been running flawlessly ever
since.
Following some of my favorite roads, I made my way to Ton Duc Thang street, enjoying the views of Saigon River
and Bach Dang Wharf along the bank.. The ride went well and smoothly until I set out to return home. While riding
along a secondary road, I noticed that the chain of my bike suddenly fell off. I panicked for a while, before deciding
to pull over in a park nearby. At that time, I was so sweaty as the temperature began to rise. Luckily enough, I cam
across a bike-repair shop on the pavement just after 10 minutes of walking. The repair was quick, so I did not have
to wait for so long under the harsh sun.
It was a bit dissppoiting that the trip turned out to be a weary one, not as perfect as I expected. Another
reason which let me down was that my beloved bike broke down only after three years. I guess It needs to be
maintained frequently from now on.