54   Transport

1. What is the most popular means of transport in your country?

Most people in my country travel by car.

2. How do you go to school or work?

I prefer bus due to its convenience. I enjoy reading books while sitting on the bus.

3. How often do you take busses?

Every day. I went to school by bus 2 years ago, and the bus is still my best choice.

4. Do people in your country like traveling by bus?

Not really, they have their own cars.

5. What are some benefits of traveling by bicycle?

It’s a good way of doing exercise. We can protect our environment as well.

6. Do you prefer public transport or private transport?

Public transport is much cheaper.

7. Do you think bus should replace other means of transport?

Sure. In the future, busses should be used widely by commuters.

8. What do the government do to encourage people to use public transport?

It’s a good idea to make public transport as convenient as private transport. Besides, more campaigns should be launched to raise the awareness of protecting our environment.

9. How has the transport changed recently?

There are more cars in a household now than before, which partly leads to traffic jams in some cosmopolitan cities.

56  Communication

1. What’re your favorite means of communication?

I prefer talking directly to people.

2. How to you keep in touch with your friends?

I’m so busy that I don’t often hang out with friends, so I usually get in touch with them using social networks or phone.

3. Do you get in touch with your family by phone?

Yes, I do. I live away from my family, so phone would be an ideal means of communication.

4. Do you usually write letters or emails?

I used to write letters when the Internet hasn’t been used widely. Now I prefer emails due to its convenience.

5. What are some advantages of using a mobile phone?

That’s the easiest means of communication, I think. Mobile phones are portable. Just dial the numbers and you can immediately get connected with anyone you want.

6. Do you like handwriting letters?

Yes, I do. I like to keep handwriting letters as keepsakes.

7. Do you use social networks?

Yes, the youth now can hardly live without social networks.

8. Do you need communication skills using social networks?

Sure. Even in social networks.

9. How have social networks changed communication?

People prefer talking online rather than directly. Because of the illusion of social networks, people tend to forget necessary skills to communicate with others in real life.

10. Do you have good communication skills in your opinion?

Maybe yes. People are quite happy talking to me.