Pre-reading questions:
- How often do you ride a bus?
- What transportation do you commonly use in order to reach the airport?
- What do you think about the latest bus fare?
Since Narita Airport is not right in the middle of Tokyo, the transportation fee to and from Tokyo is a little expensive. The common means of transportation around the area include regular train, The Access Narita, and shared mini bus. Limousine bus, Tokyo shuttle, and taxi are also being used by people for their daily commute.
One of the cheapest bus option from Narita airport is The Access Narita. This bus service will drop passengers off at Tokyo station for quick access to subways. The said company launched its cheapest fare last Monday. The prices range from ¥1,000 to ¥1,200 only. It is the premier low-cost bus route bridging the airport in Chiba Prefecture and a station on the southern section of Yamanote Line. Among the modes of transportation, The Access Narita is the most convenient because passengers only need to line up at the bus stop rather than to buy paper tickets at the counter. However, the fares are cheap enough to guide tourists, and for them to gain easy access to the airport.
Vocabulary:
expensive – [adjective] high-priced
option – [noun] choice
drop off – [verb] to leave someone or something at a particular place
fare – [noun] amount charged for transportation
premier – [adjective] first
Comprehension Questions:
- According to the article, how much is the transport fee?
- What are the common modes of transportation stated above?
- Which company launched its latest fare, and when?
- How much is the latest bus fare?
- What is the bus route of The Access Narita?
Express Your Opinion:
- “The transportation fee to and from Tokyo is a little expensive.”
- “Among the modes of transportation, The Access Narita is the most convenient”
- “Fares are cheap enough to guide tourists, and for them to gain easy access to the airport.”