Agree or disagree

Two hundred years from now people will be able

a) to travel in space freely;

b) to spent weekends on other planets alone as well as with their friends and relatives;

c) to fly private helicopters and small planes;

d) to travel faster than light in space in time.

7. Read the following short texts in fill in the table below with the information given. Then say what the advantages and disadvantages are as in the example:

As a tourist the fastest and perhaps the most comfortable way to travel long distances is by air. You can sit back and relax, read, or even watch a video. Of course you have to pay more money and run the ridk of being delayed. Some people refuse to fly for fear of accidents. However, according to statistics it’s a safe way to travel.

Travelling by ship is often the cheapest form of travel. Unlike other means of travel you have the chance to move around on or below deck. Large ships often have shops,T.V. lounges and restaurants so there’s plenty to do. However, a sea voyage is the slowest way to get to your destination and should be avoided if you suffer from sea sickness.

Perhaps the most convenient way to travel is by car, simply because you decide when and where to stop. You have the freedom to organize your own timetable so there’s no danger of missing appointments. However, you may need somebody else to help share the driving, a good map reader and petrol money. There is also the possibility that the car will break down or you will feel travel sick.

A train journey is often the best way to see a country. You can sit back and enjoy the view or have a meal in the restaurant car. For long journeys you can reserve a bed in a sleeping compartment. However, you may be delayed, or miss your connection. It’s also not the fastest or cheapest way to travel.

e.g. Travelling by plane is the fastest and most comfortable means of transport. However, it is expensive and flights are often delayed.