You can use this video to practice your listening and comprehension as I speak.

您可以用這段視頻來練習聽力和理解能力。

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在我們開始之前，請記得訂閱頻道，點擊鈴鐺，並在 Instagram 上關注我們。

You ready?

準備好了嗎？

So today, I'm going to talk about transportation.

所以，今天我要談談交通問題。

This is an important topic because we all use some kind of transportation in our lives.

這是一個重要的話題，因為我們在生活中都會使用某種交通工具。

Let's talk about the different types of transportation.

讓我們來談談不同類型的交通工具。

One popular type of transportation is the subway.

地鐵是最受歡迎的交通工具之一。

In other countries, people also use the words metro or underground, but in the US, we usually say subway.

在其他國家，人們也使用地鐵或地下鐵，但在美國，我們通常說地鐵。

Many big cities around the world have a subway system.

世界上許多大城市都有地鐵系統。

In cities like Paris, London, and Tokyo, the subway system is amazing.

在巴黎、倫敦和東京等城市，地鐵系統令人歎為觀止。

The subways in these cities are very organized and efficient.

這些城市的地鐵非常有序、高效。

However, many big cities in the US don't have good subway systems.

然而，美國許多大城市都沒有完善的地鐵系統。

Most people in the US drive cars, so they don't need to take the subway.

美國大多數人都開車，所以不需要坐地鐵。

In my hometown of San Diego, we don't have a subway system.

在我的家鄉聖地亞哥，我們沒有地鐵系統。

I like taking the subway in other countries because it's easy.

我喜歡在其他國家乘坐地鐵，因為很方便。

You can go anywhere in the city without a car.

在這座城市裡，沒有汽車你也可以去任何地方。

But in some cities, the subway stations are dirty and a little scary.

但在一些城市，地鐵站很髒，還有點嚇人。

You need to be careful when you take the subway.

乘坐地鐵時一定要小心。

Okay, another form of public transportation is taking the bus.

好吧，另一種公共交通方式是乘坐公車。

Big cities have bus systems that help people move around.

大城市有幫助人們出行的公交系統。

In some cities, buses are nice, clean, and safe.

在一些城市，公車漂亮、乾淨、安全。

But in other cities, buses are old, dirty, and a little dangerous.

但在其他城市，公車又舊又髒，還有點危險。

For example, in Mexico, most buses are old and uncomfortable.

例如，在墨西哥，大多數公共汽車都很陳舊，而且很不舒適。

They can also be dangerous because many bus drivers drive really bad.

公車也很危險，因為很多公車司機開車技術很差。

They drive really fast and they often have accidents.

他們開得非常快，而且經常發生事故。

Most people don't like taking the bus, but sometimes they have to.

大多數人不喜歡坐公車，但有時不得不坐。

In many cities, taking the bus is cheap.

在許多城市，乘坐公車很便宜。

If you don't have a lot of money, the bus can be a good option.

如果您沒有很多錢，乘坐公共汽車也是一個不錯的選擇。

Okay, now let's talk about taxis and Ubers.

好了，現在我們來談談計程車和 Uber。

In the past, many people took taxis, but nowadays, many people use Uber.

過去，很多人乘坐計程車，但現在，很多人使用 Uber。

I love using Uber.

我喜歡用 Uber。

I use it all the time.

我一直在用它。

An Uber is cheaper than a taxi and it's usually safe.

Uber 比計程車便宜，而且通常很安全。

I always have good experiences using Uber.

我使用 Uber 的經歷總是很愉快。

I've taken a few taxis before, but I didn't like it.

我以前坐過幾次計程車，但都不喜歡。

Taxis are usually expensive.

計程車通常很貴。

In some cities, Uber is illegal, so people can't use it.

在一些城市，Uber 是非法的，所以人們不能使用它。

How about you?

你呢？

Do you use Uber in your city?

您在自己的城市使用 Uber 嗎？

Okay, another common type of transportation is riding a bike.

好吧，另一種常見的交通工具是騎自行車。

This is a great way to move around the city because it's free.

這是在城市中自由活動的絕佳方式，因為它是免費的。

Riding bikes is also a healthy activity.

騎自行車也是一項健康的活動。

The problem is that it's dangerous in some cities.

問題是，在某些城市這樣做很危險。

In some cities, the drivers are crazy, so it's dangerous to ride a bike in the street.

有些城市的司機很瘋狂，在街上騎車很危險。

In other cities, there are bike lanes in the street, so it's safer.

在其他城市，街道上有自行車道，所以更安全。

But I think it's always a little dangerous to ride a bike in the city.

但我覺得在城市裡騎車總是有點危險。

One more type of transportation is walking.

還有一種交通方式是步行。

This is my favorite type of transportation because it's easy, free, and fun.

這是我最喜歡的交通方式，因為它簡單、自由、有趣。

I love walking because I love being outside.

我喜歡散步，因為我喜歡戶外活動。

I think everyone should try to walk more.

我認為每個人都應該嘗試多走路。

All right, that's all for today.

好了，今天就到這裡。

Leave a comment and tell me what type of transportation you prefer.

請留言告訴我您喜歡哪種交通工具。

And remember to subscribe to the channel, click on the bell, and follow us on Instagram for more English tips and lessons.

記得訂閱頻道，點擊鈴鐺，並在 Instagram 上關注我們，獲取更多英語技巧和課程。

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