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B1 – Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summer is peak travel season and due to this, European roads become congested with so many people going on their holidays. Families, tourists, and travelers from various countries take to the roads to enjoy their vacations, leading to heavy traffic and busy routes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This increase in road activity can create challenges such as longer travel times and traffic jams. Understanding this seasonal trend helps in planning trips and managing travel expectations during busy periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about traffic jams in Europe this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/european-roads-are-full-of-holidaymakers-level-2\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does traffic jam<\/em><\/strong> mean? “Traffic jams<\/strong>\u00a0are causing problems in Europe as people go on summer holidays.<\/em>” Use it in a senence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does motorway<\/em><\/strong> mean? “In Bavaria, tourists are traveling to Italy and Austria. Last weekend, they caused 14 kilometers of traffic jams on the A8 motorway<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does toll plaza <\/em><\/strong>mean? “The Croatian Tourist Board is giving water bottles and car air fresheners to tourists at toll plazas<\/strong> and ferry ports.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. How do traffic jams affect travelers’ experiences and plans?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What do you think drivers can do to make long trips during busy times easier?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do traffic jams become more common during the summer holidays in Europe? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Why is it important to take breaks and drink water during long drives?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Talk about your own experience with traffic jams during peak season in your city\/country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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