Reading (Full Blast 6 Module 4)
How Do People Get Around in Rome?
Rome is a very busy city. Most Romans have got their own cars or motorbikes. Actually, 50% drive their cars or ride motorbikes in the city centre. It is cheap to use the underground or take the bus, and about 22% get around the city like this. The city centre is small, so it is easy to walk. About 19% of people walk in Rome. Taxis are very expensive, so only 7% take them. Not many people have got bikes. Only 2% of Romans ride their bikes in the city.
How Do People Get Around in London?
London is also a very busy city. The underground is very easy and fast and 40% of the people there use it to get around London. A lot of Londoners have got cars. 30% drive their cars in the city. Londoners also often take the bus because it is cheap. 19% take the bus to get around. Taxis are expensive, but 8% of Londoners take them. Not many Londoners ride motorbikes and only 3% walk or ride a bike because it is usually rainy or cold