In this video, Rob and Neil discuss the topic of pedestrianisation and its impact on urban traffic. They explore the benefits and challenges of converting streets into pedestrian-only zones to improve safety and reduce pollution.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJq9kPc_-tw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJq9kPc_-tw
Listening Quiz
Test your knowledge with the following quiz questions based on the video:
Q1: What does ‘pedestrianisation’ refer to?
Q2: What is the average speed of a bus on Oxford Street?
Q3: What does ‘congestion’ mean?
Q4: What is the definition of ‘pollution’?
Q5: What does ‘reroute’ mean?
Vocabulary
Enhance your vocabulary with the following key terms from the discussion:
Pedestrian
A person walking, typically in areas shared with traffic.
“The pedestrian bridge allows safe crossing over the busy road.”
“The pedestrian bridge allows safe crossing over the busy road.”
Tackle
To make an effort to deal with a challenging problem.
“The government needs to tackle the issue of homelessness effectively.”
“The government needs to tackle the issue of homelessness effectively.”
Ban
Officially prohibit something from happening.
“The city council will ban smoking in all public parks.”
“The city council will ban smoking in all public parks.”
Reroute
Change the course or direction of travel.
“The road closure forced the bus driver to reroute the journey.”
“The road closure forced the bus driver to reroute the journey.”
Congestion
A situation where there is excessive traffic, leading to movement difficulties.
“The rush hour congestion in the city causes long delays.”
“The rush hour congestion in the city causes long delays.”