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What to do if you are in an accident?
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Lesson 2: Transportation
Look at the photos. What means of transport can you see? Speak about advantages and disadvantages of each of them. Comment on the proverb below
Find the match
A) Think of the negative forms for these positive adjectives describing means of transport. Use a dictionary if you need some help
Example: comfortable uncomfortable
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B) Think of three adjectives to describe the means of transport shown on the pictures above.
Answer the questions using the words above
Do you like travelling?
2) What forms of transportation do you use\prefer while travelling? Why?
What kind of transport would you like to experience? Why?
Have you ever tried to go by unique transport? How did you feel?
Discuss the given statements in your class
· The heaviest baggage for a traveler is an empty wallet.
· He travels faster who travels alone
· Some roads aren't meant to be travelled alone.
· One gets to know people during games and on journeys
· Tell me with whom you travel, and I'll tell you who you are.
You are going to read a newspaper article about cycling safety. Do you agree with the author of the article? Do you know any other rules for the situation described in the text? Explain the meaning of the words in bold.
Cycling safety: How to stay safe on two wheels, and what to do if you have an accident
Following in the pedal path of Wiggo and Froome, more and more Brits are taking up cycling - here's our guide to staying safe on the road 
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Inspired by Team GB's cycling dominance in last summer's Olympic Games and back-to-back British wins for Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome in the Tour de France, more and more of us are taking to two-wheeled transport.
With the rising running costs of owning a car and hikes in prices for public transport, riding a bike can be an economical and healthy alternative to more sedentary ways of getting around.
Many employers now offer a cycle to work scheme for people to buy bikes and safety equipment, making it even more affordable.
While cycling is a fantastic way to burn a few calories and save some money, it is not without its risks. After all, even Bradley Wiggins has been knocked off his bike.
The latest RoSPA stats (released in 2012) reveal that 107 cyclists were killed on Britain's roads in 2011, with another 3,085 seriously injured and 16,023 slightly injured.
Staying alert, obeying traffic laws and riding carefully are all very important when trying to stay safe on the road, but here are some additional things to consider:
Before you ride
· keep your bike, tyres, brakes, gears and chain in good working order - just like you would a car. Your local bike shop should be able to offer you a service package;
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· always use lights and hi-viz clothing if cycling at night - you may be fined £30 if you don't have lights after dark, and;
· make sure you invest in a decent helmet - your brain is important to you, and it could save your life.
On the road
· ride defensively and expect the unexpected from motorists, motorcyclists and pedestrians;
· use hand signals when turning left or right;
· give HGVs, buses and large vehicles plenty of room - AVOID passing them on the left;
· make eye contact with motorists before making manoeuvres to make sure they have seen you, and;
· don't use a mobile phone or earphones while riding.
What to do if you are in an accident?
If you are unlucky enough to be involved in an accident while riding your bike, these are the steps you should take in order to ensure your safety:
1. Get off the road and away from danger as soon as you can.
2. If injured, seek medical attention or ask for someone to call an ambulance.
3. Ask for pedestrians or motorists who can act as witnesses to what happened. Ideally you will need two. Get business cards or contact details.
4. Exchange details with anyone else involved (get number plate, name address and insurance details if possible).
5. Look for CCTV cameras and use your camera phone to take pictures at the scene (include bike damage and car damage if possible)
6. Keep copies of police and ambulance reports and get detailed notes from your doctor.
If the accident was not your fault, you may qualify to receive compensation for your bike or any medical attention you have received as a result.
By Daily Mirror
1. Sign up parts of the bike and body protectors using the words from the box: 
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