IELTS Transport Homework from Ms. Nanik

Today's topic is Transport

Part 1: Style questions

Q: What is your favorite mode of transportation?

A: I love riding bicycle to go from one place to another. However, bicycle has it own limitations, and one cannot travel on it for long distances. Apart from bicycle, i prefer flights for longer distances.

Q: How much time do you spend travelling on a normal day?

A: I probably spend about an hour and a half travelling to and from work. I travel during the rush hours, so there is quite a lot of traffic.

Q: What do you do while you are travelling?

A: I usually listen to the radio or a CD. In the morning i like to listen to the news to find out what is happening in the world.

Q: Do you ever have a problems with transport?

A: Yes, as i said. I get stuck in the traffic on my way to and from work. I used to get annoyed by traffic jams, but now i'm used to them.

Part 2: Style Task

1. Describe your favorite means of transport?

you should say:

-What it is

-When and how often you use it

-Why you use it

-Why it is your favorite transport

People in this world use the means of transportation which are suitable for them. The previous mentioned means of transportation are used to travel within the country whereas the airplanes are used to travel from one county to another.

My favorite means of transportation is a car. I got this car when i was 19 years old. First i used to travel on a bus, but after getting the car my life got a lot of easier and felt that car was a necessity it rather than a luxury. First, i used to travel on a bus and I never reached my destination on this time. There was a day when i missed a bus and due to that I also missed my exam so i got a zero on my exam.

    

I think that the use of a car enables a person to reach on time and it also protects a person from bad weather. There are also some disadvantages attached to the use of car as it is very expensive to keep a car and a person also has to pay for the maintenance charges. Cars also create pollution and traffic congestion.

I still feel that the benefits of using a car outweigh the drawbacks and more and more people in this world are trying to get their own car. 

Part 3: Style Questions

Q: Do you ever use public transport?

A: Well, i do use public transport when i need to travel to far off places and i don't have much time. Also, they are a better way of transportation when i am alone, as they tend to be safer.  

Q: Do you like the public transport in your country?

A: I think apart from some faults here and there, the public transport is really good in my country. It is cheaper and tend to be more safe.  There are lots of buses and vikrams, so one does not need to wait for a very long time for them.  However, the buses and the vikrams tend to overload more people than can adjust in the bus, making them often prone to accidents. But with the strictness from the government in recent times, the situation has improved a lot.

Q: What is the differences between taking a bus and taking a train?

A: There is not much a difference when going for smaller distances, apart from the fact that trains tend to be more comfortable as one gets to sleep. With bus, one is stuck at one place and has to sit. However, in longer distances, trains tend to be faster as compared to bus. 

Page 98-100

Homework for Book 8 Lesson 2

Exercise C
Dave went to the doctor last year. His doctor said, "You can exercise and eat the right foods." Now, Dave is a healthy man. He exercises, he eats healthy food, and he sees his doctor two times a year.

Exercise D
John wanted to exercise at the gym last Friday. When he went to the gym, the exercise room was crowded. He thought, "I'll go to the pool." He swam up and down the pool 50 times. John didn't get to work out at the gym, but he got good exercise at the pool.

Exercise B & C page 86

My Hometown

West Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Barat) is a province of Indonesia. Located on the west coast of the island of Sumatra, the province had a 2019 estimated population of 5,479,491 across an area of 42,012.89 km². The province includes the Mentawai Islands off the coast and borders the provinces of North Sumatra to the north, Riau and Jambi to the east, and Bengkulu to the southeast. West Sumatra is sub-divided into twelve regencies and seven cities. It has relatively more cities than other provinces outside of Java. Padang is the province's capital and largest city.
translate:
Sumatra Barat (Indonesia: Sumatera Barat) adalah provinsi Indonesia.  Terletak di pantai barat pulau Sumatra, provinsi ini memiliki 2019 perkiraan populasi 5.479.491 melintasi area seluas 42.012,89 km2.  Provinsi ini mencakup Kepulauan Mentawai di lepas pantai dan berbatasan dengan provinsi Sumatera Utara di utara, Riau, dan Jambi di timur, serta Bengkulu di tenggara.  Sumatera Barat dibagi lagi menjadi dua belas kabupaten dan tujuh kota.  Ini memiliki kota yang relatif lebih banyak daripada provinsi lain di luar Jawa.  Padang adalah ibu kota provinsi dan kota terbesar.

West Sumatra is home to the Minangkabau people, although the traditional Minangkabau region is actually wider than the province's boundaries, covering up to the southern region of North Sumatra, the western region of Riau, the western region of Jambi, the northern region of Bengkulu, and Negeri Sembilan in Malaysia. Another native ethnic group is Mentawai people, who inhabit the western islands of the same name. Islam is a predominant religion in the province with about 97.4% of the total population.
trans: 
Sumatra Barat adalah rumah bagi orang Minangkabau, meskipun wilayah tradisional Minangkabau sebenarnya lebih luas dari batas provinsi, mencakup hingga wilayah selatan Sumatra Utara, wilayah barat Riau, wilayah barat Jambi, wilayah utara Bengkulu,  dan Negeri Sembilan di Malaysia.  Kelompok etnis asli lainnya adalah orang Mentawai, yang mendiami pulau-pulau barat dengan nama yang sama.  Islam adalah agama yang dominan di provinsi ini dengan sekitar 97,4% dari total populasi.

Since Sumatra is right next to the equator, Sumatra's climate is very tropical. This means one minute the weather is hot and humid, the next it is raining in sheets. However, in general, throughout the year, the temperature during the day remains in between 70 and 86 degrees.
trans: 
Karena Sumatra tepat di sebelah khatulistiwa, iklim Sumatra sangat tropis.  Ini berarti satu menit cuacanya panas dan lembab, selanjutnya turun hujan lebat.  Namun, secara umum, sepanjang tahun, suhu siang hari tetap di antara 70 dan 86 derajat.

West Sumatra is a province with Padang as the capital city. Their unique buffalo-horned roof architecture is what makes them charming. Not only that, West Sumatera is also one of provinces in Indonesia that is surrounded by the volcanoes and lakes. No wonder, this region offers plenty natural tourists’ attraction for the traveler.
trans:
Sumatera Barat adalah provinsi dengan Padang sebagai ibu kota.  Arsitektur atap bertanduk kerbau yang unik inilah yang membuat mereka menawan.  Tidak hanya itu, Sumatera Barat juga merupakan salah satu provinsi di Indonesia yang dikelilingi oleh gunung berapi dan danau.  Tidak heran, wilayah ini menawarkan banyak daya tarik wisata alam bagi para pelancong.

Aside from that, there are some beach tourism, such as Pagang Island or Pasumpahan Island where tourists can do some exciting water activities like fishing, snorkeling, banana boat, and scuba diving. Don’t forget to visit Kerinci Seblat National Park that is one of UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is the home for Sumatran Tiger preservation
trans:
Selain itu, ada beberapa wisata pantai, seperti Pulau Pagang atau Pulau Pasumpahan di mana wisatawan dapat melakukan beberapa kegiatan air yang menarik seperti memancing, snorkeling, banana boat, dan scuba diving.  Jangan lupa untuk mengunjungi Taman Nasional Kerinci Seblat yang merupakan salah satu Situs Warisan Dunia UNESCO karena merupakan rumah bagi pelestarian Harimau Sumatera

Making inference page 76

Exercise C&D Page 75 answer

WHO OR WHOM?


Exercise C
1. with my teacher
2. from my teacher
3. to the students
4. to my children
5. at everyone i meet
6. my husband
7. my friend
8. with my daughters