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25 Read the tips for public transportation and decide which heading (1–8) goes with which topic sentence (A–H) and supporting detail (S–Z). The first one has been done for you. READING 6 Heading 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 First sentence F Detail Z Heading First sentence = topic sentence Details (example/evidence) supporting (following) the topic sentence 1 A (hu)man with a plan A Obtain timetable and route maps for your journey to know what to expect in advance. S These will encourage you to use said bus/train more often. 2 Come fly with me B If you don’t use public transport in your local area because the service doesn’t work for you for whatever reason, then get it changed. T Instead of driving your children the few blocks, walk with them or allow them to take the school bus. Take it a step further by helping organise transportation for other kids in your neighbourhood. 3 Walk to school C Don’t drive to the office or fly to that conference if you can arrange to complete your work/presentation electronically. U Look out for hybrid or pedi-cab taxis (coaches pulled by bicycles) for an even greener option. 4 Catch a taxi D Really these are a form of public transport because you don’t own them, and when you don’t need the service, they are made available for others to use. V Video conferencing can reduce 99 percent of the energy used for a trans-continental flight. In this age of the internet, there are so many tools that make telecommuting an effective and efficient way of working. 5 Telecommute E Return, weekly/monthly or off-peak bus/train tickets are often significantly cheaper than single-ride tickets. W Write letters to your city newspaper, comment on their online stories that address urban travel, join a public transport advocacy group, and meet with your local government representative. 6 Plan your trip F If you’re not sure you can do the public transportation thing, start small with one goal of taking public transportation at least one day a week until you figure out the system. X Many public transport systems now have free online databases that will take your starting point and destination and calculate the fastest times and best route for your trip. This can take the uncertainty out of public transport travel. 7 Buy fare saver tickets G Most children live close enough to walk to school, but few do. Y Plane trips are way more environmentally destructive than automobile trips. 8 Be a change agent H Try to reduce the number of plane trips you take and try not to use a plane for any trips under 1,000 km. Z Before you know it, you’ll be making friends and riding along with everyone else. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv