Coaches

National Express (1) ________ operate from Victoria coach station to all over the (2) ________. The coach station is not connected (3) ________ the main-line train station or the underground: it is a (4) ________ of approximately 10 minutes. So, if you are arriving (5) ________ coach keep in mind that carrying (6) ________ bags and packages can prove difficult as you will need to cross a main road and navigate (7) ________ steps.

However, travelling by coach is the (8) ________ way to travel in and out of London (9) ________ most places in the UK. You may even consider that it is cheaper to take the coach to Victoria, (10) ________ a taxi to your new home. There is a taxi rank close to the coach station.

1. A. taxis B. buses C. coaches D. cars

2. A. country B. world C. region D. area

3. A. with B. to C. for D. in

4. A. travel B. journey C. go D. walk

5. A. by B. on C. in D. with

6. A. hard B. heavy C. hot D. hollow

7. A. slow B. seven C. severe D. several

8. A. cheap B. cheapest C. cheaper D. cheapen

9. A. for B. in C. from D. to

10. A. that B. than C. then D. the

1. What company provides the coach service all over the country?

2. What should one keep in mind when arriving by coach?

3. Is it cheaper to travel by coach in London or out of London?

E. Find the words given in column A in the ‘By Road’ and match them with their very brief explanations in column B.

By Road

Travelling by road can be the most convenient way to transport your belongings, as you can take them right to your door. However, parking and unloading may be difficult. If you are using a removal company, the local council will allow loading and unloading to take place and even cordon off an area for you, providing they have been notified. Some councils make a charge for this service, some don’t.

Most of central London has permit parking for residents only – which as a resident you will be grateful for. However, that means there are limited places to park and parking meters only allow parking for a maximum of four hours at a time. If you park illegally you will be towed away or camped and it is very expensive and time-consuming to get your vehicle back.

A. B.

1. belongings a. people who live and stay in a particular place

2. residents b. to surround and protect an area with police, etc. or

vehicles

3. cordon off c. the things you own

4. notify d. not allowed by the law

5. illegally e. formally or officially tell someone about something

6.Grammar Focus Modal Verbs can, must

A.

Study these examples: I can travel by plane. (can = I am able to) You must halt at a crossroad. Grammar Comment We use can to express ability in the present and future (can’t – lack of ability). Example: Tom can’t catch a taxi. We use must to express obligation in the present and future.

B. Read the text and then answer the questions in writing.

Word list:

single-decker – одноповерховий автобус

will come round – тут обійде усіх пасажирів