B1 – Intermediate
Picture yourself going through narrow streets, feeling the wind on your face, and enjoying the sights and sounds of a busy city.
This is the charm of the tuk-tuk — a popular three-wheeled vehicle, known for their compact size and open-air design, have become synonymous with urban mobility and cultural experiences.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about electric tuk-tuks.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “fix” mean in this sentence, “Sri Lanka is having problems with their energy supply and many people lost their jobs because of it. To fix this, the government wants to change 500,000 tuk-tuks to electric ones over five years.” Use it in a sentence.
- “The government hopes to help people who have lost their jobs and help the environment, too.” What does “environment” mean? Use it in a sentence.
- “Sri Lanka is having problems with their energy supply and many people lost their jobs because of it.” What does “energy supply” mean? Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you ever ridden in a tuk-tuk? If yes, where was it and what was your experience like? If not, would you like to try riding in one?
- How can the change from traditional to electric tuk-tuks affect the owners/drivers in Sri Lanka?
- What are the differences between traditional taxis and tuk-tuks?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of using tuk-tuks for short-distance travel?
- How do you think tuk-tuks help the tourism industry in different countries?