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Chapter 3 Campus Life

Unit 2: Directions Going to School

Getting to school on time is important for students. Some students organize their route
and schedule to make sure they arrive early for a class. Briefly describe how you plan
your daily route going to school.

Answer A:
Going to my school takes me about half an hour or less. From my studio apartment, I take a walk
going to the subway station. It takes me around seven to ten minutes to get there. Although it
gets crowded during rush hours, I still prefer riding the subway train because it saves time. The
trip going to the station nearest to the university lasts for only four to six minutes. Once I get off
the train, I just walk a few blocks until I reach the university’s main entrance. If I am a little early
for my class, I drop by the school’s breakfast nook to have a cup of coffee or tea.

Points to emphasize in answering:
Estimate the average time it would take you to go to school from your starting point.

Give the starting point.

Specify the mode of transport to take.

Mention the amount of time for the trip.

Specify where to get off and what to do to reach destination.

Vocabulary

get off - to leave a large vehicle
nook - any remote or sheltered spot

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