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

Walking or cycling to work instead of driving a car can improve feelings of health and happiness. Click on the title to know more about alternative ways of commuting. Be ready to answer some discussion questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/worldservice\/learningenglish\/language\/wordsinthenews\/2014\/09\/140915_witn_cycling.shtml<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click on the title to listen to the report:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/http-ws.bbc.co.uk.edgesuite.net\/mp3\/learningenglish\/2014\/09\/bbc_witn_cyclists_report_140915_witn_cycling_report_au_bb.mp3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. How do you get to work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Do you think it is better to walk, to take your bike or to travel by public transport to work? Explain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What kind of exercise routine do you have?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What do you do stay healthy and happy?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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