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What do the transport and tourism industries do?
Living in society
The transport industry moves
passengers
and
from one place to another. The tourism industry provides
accommodation and entertainment for tourists.
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What means of transport do you prefer? Why?
I prefer to travel by … because it’s…
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E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Rail transport
Passengers and products can be transported
by rail. Trains are convenient because they stop
at stations where passengers can get on or off.
Products can also be loaded and unloaded.
Air transport
Planes are used to transport passengers and
products over long distances. Aeroplanes are fast,
so they are useful for transporting products such as
fresh food and flowers.
Water transport
Cruise ships
carry thousands of passengers
on holiday tours.
Cargo ships
transport heavy
products over long distances.
Tankers
are ships
that transport liquids, such as petroleum.
Road transport
Land vehicles, such as cars, buses and
lorries
,
travel on roads. Buses are useful because they
can carry lots of passengers. Lorries can deliver
products from door to door.
