Travel Plans for the World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver

多倫多與溫哥華的世界盃交通計劃


Introduction

Toronto and Vancouver have new plans for buses and trains. Many people will visit these cities for the FIFA World Cup.

多倫多與溫哥華針對公車與火車制定了新計劃。許多人將在 FIFA 世界盃期間造訪這兩座城市。

Main Body

Toronto wants most people to use the TTC and GO Transit. The city will use a special team to watch the trains and buses. They will put more workers on the streets to help the streetcars move fast.

多倫多希望大多數人使用 TTC 與 GO Transit。市政府將派遣專門團隊監控火車與公車。他們將在街道部署更多員工,以協助路面電車快速運行。

Vancouver is adding 600 bus trips every day. The SkyTrain and SeaBus will also run more often. The city will stop road work near the stadiums so there is more space.

溫哥華每天將增加 600 個公車班次。SkyTrain 與 SeaBus 也將增加班次。市政府將停止體育場附近的道路工程,以提供更多空間。

Some people are worried. They think the trains and buses will be too full. They fear the travel will be slow.

有些人表示擔憂。他們認為火車與公車會過於擁擠,擔心交通速度會變慢。

Conclusion

Both cities want people to use public transport and walk during the games.

兩座城市都希望民眾在比賽期間使用大眾運輸或步行。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The "Action Now" Pattern

Look at how the text talks about the future using will. For an A2 learner, this is the simplest way to say something is going to happen.

The Pattern: Subject + will + action

Examples from the text:

  • People \rightarrow will visit
  • City \rightarrow will use
  • City \rightarrow will stop
  • Travel \rightarrow will be

💡 Quick Tip: The "Want" Connection

Notice how the author uses want + person + to do something. This is a great way to express a goal.

  • Toronto wants most people to use the TTC.

Try thinking of your own goal:

  • I want my friend \rightarrow to visit me.
  • The teacher wants the student \rightarrow to learn.

Vocabulary Learning

visit (v.)
To go to a place to see it or spend time there.
Example:I want to visit Toronto next summer.
special (adj.)
Different from others; better or important.
Example:The city has a special plan for the World Cup.
worker (n.)
A person who is paid to do a job.
Example:The worker helps people find the right bus.
stadiums (n.)
Large open buildings where people watch sports.
Example:Many fans are going to the stadiums to watch the game.
worried (adj.)
Feeling unhappy because you are thinking about problems.
Example:She is worried that the train will be late.
fear (v.)
To be afraid of something.
Example:Some people fear the buses will be too full.
public transport (n.)
Buses, trains, and other vehicles that anyone can pay to use.
Example:Public transport is a great way to travel around the city.
Practice A2 words in a crossword