Text One. «Are Buses as Easy to Use as Cars?

«Are Buses as Easy to Use as Cars?»

Vocabulary: traffic to complain smart parking place to decrease would rather a schedule convenient

When the weather is cold, it’s not very much fun to wait for a bus. These people have been standing on the corner for fifteen minutes. They’ve been watching the traffic, looking for the bus, and hoping it will come soon. They’ve been talking about the bus and complaining about the weather. Most of them feel cold. One smart man has been drinking coffee to stay warm.

Traveling on buses decreases pollution, but people often would rather drive their cars. Many people aren’t used to the bus schedules, and they don’t like to wait. On the other hand, many people have been taking the bus every day for many years. They’re used to it. They say the bus has been coming on time every day, and they’ve never been late to work. In addition, they haven’t needed a parking place in all that time. Buses are very convenient when you’re used to them.