by Clara
Part 1: Before you listen
The following are words you will need to know before you listen to the recording.
Match each word to its meaning and then check your answers.
Part 2: Listening for the main idea
Listen/ view the video and choose what it is about.
The video is about:
– please select –
how to use transportation in Canada.
how to use local transportation in Vancouver.
how to use local transportation in BC (British Columbia).
how to use transportation in Canada.
how to use local transportation in Vancouver.
how to use local transportation in BC (British Columbia).
Part 3: Listening for specific information.
Play the video again and write the missing words.
- 1. To use public transportation, you need exact change, a ticket or a {{{pass}}}.
- 2. In rural areas, you may be able to {{{flag down}}} a bus, but you should ask local people.
- 3. You need to {{{stand}}} in line and let people in front of you get on the bus.
- 4. The rules of the road state that pedestrians have the right of way. Then bicycles, then {{{vehicles}}}.
- 5. Bicycles should follow the {{{rules}}} of the road and ride on the road.
- 6. At night, you’ll need lights on your bike: red on the {{{rear}}} and white in front.
- 7. There may be a Handy Dart service. You need to {{{register}}} and pay a small fee.
Part 4: True or False?
Listen again and decide if the statements are True or False.