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Unit 4 Public transport Wele to the unit Where have you been to? How did you go there? Brainstorming public transport buses coaches trains underground ships maglev trains aeroplanes … Different means of transport In the 19th century, ___________ helped transport people all over the world. steam trains _________ have routes. They pick up and drop off people at different places on the route. It is a popular means of transport within a city. Different means of transport Buses _______ were a popular way to travel from place to place in the 20th century. Different means of transport Ships ________ are buses that carry people over long distances. Different means of transport Coaches In the 19th century, roads became crowded in cities and so ______________________became popular. Different means of transport underground trains ____________ are used to travel quickly over long distances. Different means of transport Aeroplanes The ______________ is a new form of transport. It is powered by mags. maglev train Different means of transport Questions 1. What is the difference between a bus and a coach? The main difference between the two is that a bus often travels on a fixed route while a coach is the means of transport for people who travel to a relatively faraway place. Both of them look very similar, but in most cases a coach is designed for longdistance travellers, so you won’t be surprised to find a coach equipped with air conditioning, seats with cushions and DVD players. In contrast, a bus appears very plain. There are two reasons. First, air travel is quicker. Businessmen who value time regularly travel by aeroplane because of its speed. Second, travelling by plane is more fortable than by ship. With the improvement of technology, many airline panies offer excell