Life Pre-intermediate - Unit 3

MULTIPLE CHOICES: Choose the correct option (a-c).

1. It's not far to the town centre and it's quicker if you go ____ foot.
A. on B. by C. with
2. We are moving our furniture ____ lorry.
A. by B. with C. on
3. Which ____ does the train to Norwich leave from?
A. platform B. gate C. stop
4. For the History museum ____ the bus at the next stop.
A. drop off B. get off C. check in
5. I can't park at the bus station but I can ____ outside when you arrive.
A. get you off B. drop you off C. pick you up
6. The bus ____ is more expensive now than it was the last time I was here.
A. price B. fare C. cost
7. Excuse me, does the ticket machine give ____?
A. price B. fare C. change
8. There is a taxi ____ right outside the train station.
A. station B. stop C. rank
9. What time do you want me to pick you ____ from the station?
A. by B. off C. up
10. We have to ____ at the airport two hours before the plane leaves.
A. check in B. get on C. book

COMPLETION: Complete the sentence with the comparative form of the adjective in brackets.
1. The train is ________________________ flying and I enjoy looking at the scenery. (cheap)
2. Rickshaws are still as __________________________ they used to be. (popular)
3. Working dogs, like huskies, are _______________________ when they have a job to do. (happy)
4. Snowmobiles are much _______________other forms of transport like sledges or skis. (loud)
5. Are electric cars ___________________________ other cars? (expensive)
6. Are Asian elephants ___________________________ the ones in Africa? (big)
7. The bus is not __________________________ as the metro when there is a lot of traffic. (fast)

Complete the superlative form. Use the word in brackets.

8. I can't say that the city has ________________________ transport system, but it's alright. (good)
9. Travelling by train across India was _____________________ experience of my life. (interesting)
10. Buying an electric car was ______________________________ mistake I've ever made. (big)
11. Waiting for the bus on a cold, rainy night is _______________ thing about using public transport.
(bad)
12. My parents booked _____________ tickets so that they would be comfortable on their trip.
(expensive)

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Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence. Use the word in
brackets.
13. Taking a taxi isn't as cheap as going by bus.
Taking a taxi is ______________________________ going by bus. (expensive)
14. No way of travelling is more relaxing than going by boat. (most)
Going by boat is ______________________________ way of travelling.
15. Walking is faster than taking the bus when there is a lot of traffic. (slower)
When there is a lot of traffic, taking the bus is ______________________________ walking.
16. Going by rickshaw is less comfortable than riding on an elephant. (comfortable)
Riding on an elephant is ______________________________ going by rickshaw.
17. The buses here are not as clean as the trains. (cleaner)
The trains here are ______________________________ the buses.
18. I think electric cars are better than normal ones. (good)
I think normal cars are ______________________________ electric ones.
19. Is your mum's car newer than mine? (older)
Is my car ______________________________ your mum’s car?
20. Travelling across India by train is better than you think. (bad)
Travelling across India by train is ______________________________ you think.

SHORT ANSWER: Replace the underlined word with the correct word.
1. Flight number 342 to Paris is ready to leave from platform three. _________

2. There are a lot of vehicles at the moment so make sure you have plenty of time for your trip.
__________

3. Don't go faster than the rush hour or the police will stop you. __________

4. When I can, I avoid travelling during the road works  there is too much traffic at that time in the
morning. __________

5. Pedestrians often use their time travelling to work to read books or relax. __________

6. The city centre is perfect for passengers as many roads are vehicle-free. __________

7. I'm sorry I'm late. I got stuck in a bad transportation. __________

8. We need to stop at a petrol rank. __________

9. I use commuter transport every day to get to work – either the bus or metro. __________

10. Sometimes dirt from all the traffic is very bad. The fumes can make you feel really sick.
__________

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Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
11. Reorder the following:
A. It leaves at seven o'clock and arrives at six-thirty the next morning.
B. Thank you. Good bye.
C. A cabin for two people costs 164 euros.
D. There are two boats every day. One in the morning and one in the evening.
E. Hello. I'd like some information about ferry tickets to Lesvos.
F. That's all right. When you've decided, call me back and we can book it for you.
G. Right! What time is the evening ferry?
H. Hello, booking office. How can I help you?
I. We need to be comfortable for an all-night trip. How much are first class tickets?
J. That's quite expensive. I need to think about it.

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