这周跟着Eric开启了早上的晨读，这次晨读选择的教材非常实用，作者是两位有多年ESL教学经验的老师和研究者，书里包含她们精心为英语学习者挑选出来值得学习的地道表达，基础水平的读者完全不会觉得有难度，有一定语言基础的读者则一定会遇到很多“原来XX是这么说”“XX还可以这样表达”的时刻。
书中每一章有一篇导读，两到三个模拟真实场景的对话，晨读主要练习对话里的表达和语音现象，书中导读部分也有一些可以积累的表达，非常适合雅思口语Pary1素材积累。因为最近又开始准备考试了，所以这一篇笔记就以Part1的形式，来积累我自己能用到的口语表达。
话题一：交通
1. 住在城市里的好处，交通便捷
There are plenty of upsidesof living in a big city, one of which is that there are many ways to get around. Withefficient mass transit system, I can just take a bus or the subway to places I need to go; with sharing bikes, the last-mile-to-work problem can be solved; with ubiquitous taxis or internet-hailing cabs, it seems I don't need a car at all.
2. 搭公交不方便的地方；在陌生的城市，不熟悉当地公交
But sometimes, taking a bus can be tricky and complicated, especially when you are in a new city. It will take some time to figure out which bus you want to take and where the correct station is. Plus, you'll need the exact change.
Besides, for most of the time, not knowing the exact arrival time, you might be fed up with all the hanging-around and waiting. In the winter, waiting outside can be chilly.
3. 搭地铁的好处；在陌生的城市地铁是个好选择
The subway system are always efficient in big cities. At some stations, there may be people singing or playing a musical instrument, which can be an entertaining way while waiting for the next ride.
The instruction in the subway station is also easier than the bus in an unfamiliar city. We can just buy a token at the token booth or at the ticket machine. Now we can even pay it on our phones without cash. Then put the token into the slot, push through the turnstile, get onto the platform and hop on the subway.
4. 另一种出行方式的选择：租车
It is in big cities that people are provided with another mode of transport, that is renting a car. We can go to the DMVwebsite for more information and get to know the rules in advance.
We can also rent a car to take a road trip with our family, enjoying the sights. The car-rental companies usually provide many choices: economy, midsize or luxury. And we can shop around to find the best price.
