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The way to school (1)
Textbook pp. 16–18
GoalKnow the traffic light colours and the main road signs.
New words
traffic light · svetoforpedestrian · piyodaroad sign · yo‘l belgisizebra crossing · zebra
Explanation
The traffic light controls traffic. On the drivers’ light, red means stop, yellow means get ready, green means go. On the pedestrians’ light, red means wait, green means cross. If there is no traffic light, we cross where there is a “Pedestrian crossing” sign and zebra stripes.
Worked examples
“Red light”. Aziza and her brother stood at the roadside. The red light was on and there were no cars. Aziza said: “Shall we cross now?” Her brother said: “No, we wait for green. The rule is the same for everyone.” When the green light came on, they looked left and right and crossed.
Class activity
“Living traffic light”: the teacher shows red, yellow and green cards; children stop, get ready or walk accordingly.
Practice
1
What does yellow mean on the drivers’ traffic light?
Get ready to move
2
Where is it safe to cross the road?
At a pedestrian crossing (zebra)
3
Why shouldn’t we talk on the phone while crossing the road?
We may not notice a car and be in danger