SR Speaking 5 (Transport)

Motorcycles have always been the most common vehicle in Vietnam. ......... more people today can afford cars.

• is a far cry from

• On the other hand

• is vastly different from

• In contrast with

In the past, the roads used to be narrow and low-quality. The roads today ...... because they are modernized and there are more expressways.

• are a far cry from that

• have become vastly different

• on the other hand

• A & B are both correct

Public transport in Vietnam can be quite hot and smelly. ...... if buses are AC-equipped and deodorized, more people will use public transport.

• Likewise

• On the other hand

• In contrast

• B & C are both correct

Public transport is generally safer and environmentally friendly. ....... this, private vehicles are time-saving and more convenient.

• In contrast to

• In comparison with

• Compared to

• All are correct

Now humans have to drive cars themselves. ...... self-driving cars will be more popular in the future.

• Similarly

• Likewise

• On the other hand

• All are correct

Motorbikes are incredibly ubiquitous in Vietnam. ...... buses and taxi are also common in my country.

• Likewise

• Similarly

• The same can be said about

• A & B are correct

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• Most Vietnamese ride motorcycles, like other Asian countries.

•    Most Vietnamese ride motorcycles, and so do people in other Asian countries.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

•    Pollution in Vietnam is not as bad as other countries.

•    Pollution in Vietnam is not as bad as that in other countries.