— So they are. But they still _________________ too much,

— No. I'm very tired.

New York is a very large city with over eight million people. How do so many people move on their way to work or school? In New York you can travel by subway, bus, taxi and private car.

The subway runs on the railroad lines under the city. Travelling by subway is the fastest way to get around the city. The second way to travel around the city is by public bus. It is a sower way to travel. This is, because the traffic is very heavy.

You can also travel around the city by taxi. This is very expensive, but the taxi will take you to the very place you want to. If the traffic is heavy, the taxi will be slow too.

During the mornings and afternoons, there is the “rush hour”. This is the time when the traffic is very heavy with people going to and from work. The last way to get around New York is using your own private car. It is inconvenient(不方便的) because you will perhaps be driving during the “rush hour”. The best time to travel around the city is from9 am to 4 pm, because it isn't the "rush hour".

London is such a wonderful city. It is very large. So the city has two parts: the south and the north. In the north, there are important buildings, shops, big parks and interesting places. In winter it is not very cold and in summer it is not very hot because the city is near the sea. People say that London is a foggy (多雾的) city and it often rains. It is true. Last year, when I was in London, I met one of the thickest fogs in years. Cars and buses moved along with their lights on. When the evening fell, the weather got even worse. All the buses and cars stopped. I happened to have an important meeting on the other side of the town, but it was impossible to find a car. I had to get there on foot.

    Now more and more people like to travel on their holidays. What is the way to travel? I ask some people about this question and they have different . Evan says that he likes travelling by car, because it can be free. They can stop at any time and they can carry a lot of things in their car. But it is to drive the car. Danny likes travelling by plane. He thinks it is the way, but it is also the most expensive way. William says travelling by train is the best way. The train is very comfortable and if he feels tired, he can have a rest on the bed. He can meet people too. He can. talk with them and know a lot about other people's lives.

Remember when you ride your bike to school.

    I was travelling alone through the UK. To reach places that were off the public transportation map, I bought an old car, which cost most of my money. I couldn't afford to stay in the hotel, so I had to camp in my car for the rest of the trip.

    One morning I awoke in my old car on a country road in Ireland and saw a single house. The water in my thermos(保温杯) had gone cold, so I knocked on the door of the house. A woman opened it. I asked her for some hot water. But she wouldn't let me get away with just that! I was invited indoors. She asked me to sit at the table and have breakfast with her family. They filled my thermos before I left.

I was greatly moved. And I decided to pass the kindness on. The other day I met a young man who had been driving around to look for a parking lot. He looked increasingly upset. I was glad that I was able to point one out to him. His thankful smile was the hugest reward(奖赏) for me.

A: Hi, Du Lin.

B: I am going to Hainan with my friends. But I'm not sure how to go there.

A: It is the fastest way.

B: You are right. But I think a plane trip is boring.

A: Then you can take a coach. It is cheap, and you can see cities and the country through the window.

B: A coach ride will be interesting. But you know, Hainan isn't close to our city.

A: Would you like to go by train? It is relaxing and comfortable. Maybe you'll make some friends.

B: That's really a good idea. Thank you.

    It is Ruben's first day to go to his new school. He thinks his grandfather will walk to school with him. , his grandfather says, "I will walk with you to the bus  ."

    They walk down the street. “I like walking to school. Why don't we go to school on foot?” Ruben asks.

    "Your school this year is very ," answers his grandfather.

    They sit down on a bench and wait for the bus at the bus stop. Ruben says, “Walking to school is fun! I always talk a lot with some friends. We can also see many interesting things.

    The bus comes, and Ruben gets on it. His friend Ahmed is on the bus. "Sit to me, Ruben," says Ahmed.

    Ruben says goodbye to his grandfather and sits down. the bus is going to be fun!