Mat Clark – IELTS Speaking
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Nouns
transport network
bus system
minicab
traffic
congestion
delay
fare
commuter
journey
Rush hour
Verbs
commuter
catch (a bus/ train)
Adjectives
old-fashioned
inefficient
well-organized
government
subsidized
Idioms
Packed like sardines/ jam – packed (=very crowded)
During rush hour the buses are always jam-packed- actually the passengers are
packed like sardines.
Pile-up (=traffic accident)
Sometimes there are serious pile ups on the main roads.
Get stuck in traffic (= get stuck in a traffic jam)
Buses always get stuck in traffic during rush hour.
Topic 34: Travelling
How much travelling have you done?
Do you prefer travelling alone or in a group?
When you visit new places, what do you like to do?
What places would you like to visit in the future?
Nouns
package tour independent travel
tourism
tourist
tourist trap
sightseeing
holiday-maker
travel agent
