24. Transport

Matching Exercise
Match each statement with its function.

1. Governments can improve public transport, build cycle routes, introduce parking controls or restrict cars in busy areas.

2. I think improving public transport should be the priority.

3. But if public transport were cheaper and more reliable, wouldn't more people choose to use it?

4. What do you think governments should do about traffic congestion?

5. I agree that reliable public transport could reduce car use.

6. If public transport becomes faster and more convenient than driving, demand for car journeys is likely to fall.

7. When you say "public transport", are you mainly thinking about buses and trains?

8. Another possibility would be to introduce park-and-ride schemes around major towns and cities.

9. I don't agree that people can simply be expected to give up their cars.

10. There are several possible solutions, but none is particularly simple.

1. Presenting a number of arguments

2. Giving your opinion about a topic

3. Countering

4. Asking someone for their opinion about a topic

5. Agreeing

6. Logical argument

7. Clarification

8. Expressing solutions and alternatives

9. Disagreeing

10. Delaying strategies