CITY TRANSPORT IN NEW YORK
ike every big city, New York has its own traffic system. Traffic jams can be terrible, and it's usually the quickest way to go by subway. The New York, subway is easy to use and quite cheap. It goes to almost every comer of Manhattan. But be careful. It’s better not to go by subway late at night.
You see more, of course, if you go by bus. New York buses are also easy to use. The “Shoppers Shuttle” (Monday to Friday) and the “Cultural Loops” (Saturdays and Sundays) stop at some of the best-known stores and tourist places. You can get on and off as many times as you like in one day with only one ticket.
There are more than 30,000 taxis in New York. They are easy to see, because they are bright yellow and carry large TAXI signs. Taxis do not go outside the city but they will go to the airports. People give the taxi driver a “tip” of 15% extra.
If you really have to drive in New York, remember that nearly all the east-west streets and most of the north-south streets are one way only. This can be difficult for the visitor who does not know his way. Try to get a map that shows the direction of the traffic, and — good luck!
1. Is subway hard or easy to use in New York?
2. What is the colour of taxi in NY?
3. Can taxi go outside the city?
4. What problems does the visitor have if he comes for the first time?
5. New York buses are also easy to use, aren’t they?
"Home Alone" plot summary
The McCallister family is preparing to spend Christmas in France. The youngest in the family named Kevin got into an argument with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room which is on the third floor of the house. Then, the next morning, the rest of the family went to the airport in a hurry and completely forgot about Kevin. When Kevin finds out that he is home alone, he is glad at first, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents' bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin finds out that two burglars, Harry and Marv, are going to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin makes a lot of traps to stop the burglars and his neighbour helps him to defeat them. The next morning his family comes back and Kevin is happy.
2 If I have time this weekend, I will go to the lake.
3 If I don't finish my homework, I will be screwed tomorrow.
4 If my friend doesn't phone me tonight, I will get upset.
5 If I don't go out this weekend, I will finish my library book.
6 If it ranis tomorrow, I will stay home.
7 If it doeshn't rain tomorrow, I will go to play soccer outdoor.
8 If everyone in rhe class passes the exam, our teacher will reward us and take us to the movie theater.