What are the advantages and the disadvantages of railway travel?

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RIDING ON A RAILROAD TRAIN

Read the poem “Riding on a Railroad Train” by Ogden Nash. What are the poet's objections to travelling by car? Why does he enjoy travelling by train? Learn the poem and recite it in class.

HAVE YOUR SAY

LISTENING

WRITING

Talking Points

E) Decide if these statements about the passage are true, false or if there is no evidence.

1) She has never taken a train before.

2) She has never been to Brazil before.

3) She has just arrived from Italy.

4) She has been staying in Santos for several weeks.

5) She has grown fond of Santos during her stay.

Why does the writer like travelling by train?

What do you think of her reasons?

Write the dictation “Travelling by Train in Briatin”.

Understanding Spoken English 2004 “The Commuter”.

Some people like to hitch and hike;

They are fond of highway travel;

Their nostrils toil through gas and oil,

They choke on dust and gravel.

Unless they stop for the traffic cop

Their road is a fine-or-jail road.

But wise old I go rocketing by;

I'm riding on the railroad.

Oh, some like trips in luxury ships,

And some in gasoline wagons,

And others swear by the upper air,

And the wings of flying dragons.

Let each make haste to indulge his taste,

Be it beer, champagne or cider;

My private joy, both man and boy,

Is being a railroad rider.