Vocabulary:
- commuter /kuh-MYOO-ter/
- anticipate/ /an-TIS-uh-peyt/
- route /root/
- administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/
- browse /brouz/
[noun] someone who travels between work and home
Because of the heavy snow this morning, many commuters experienced long delays.
[verb] to expect that something will happen
Olivia’s sudden resignation from her position was something we did not anticipate.
[noun] a specific way or direction between places
My father decided not to take the route recommended to him because he thought it’s dangerous.
[verb] to manage or control the process of something
I assigned William to administer the computer system for now.
[verb] to look at something, such as information, on the internet
Owen told me he no longer has enough time to browse his Facebook app.
Google is offering a new feature that would be beneficial for commuters. Google Maps will be including more information for people who take public transportations as their means of travel. The new commute tab will enable users to anticipate any delays and arrival time of public vehicles, and back-up routes along with the estimated travel time. In Sydney, Australia, commuters will even see the passenger capacity of the incoming buses or trains, which is useful.
Aside from these new functions, users will be able to administer music apps such as Google Play Music, Apple Music, or Spotify within Google Maps. With this, passengers can save time in switching from one app to another. Android users have the advantage of browsing through Spotify’s playlists and podcasts while using Google Maps.
Aside from these new functions, users will be able to administer music apps such as Google Play Music, Apple Music, or Spotify within Google Maps. With this, passengers can save time in switching from one app to another. Android users have the advantage of browsing through Spotify’s playlists and podcasts while using Google Maps.
True or False:
- Commuters will see the number of passengers in buses or trains in Melbourne, Australia.
- Music apps will be accessible from within Google Maps.
- The new feature of Google Maps will allow users to see any delays of buses and trains in advance.
- Browsing Spotify’s playlists and podcasts while using Google Maps will be possible for Apple users.
- The new functions of Google Maps will save time to switch between apps.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think the new function of Google Maps will show the accurate arrival time of buses and trains? Please explain your answer.
- What other features do you think can be added to Google Maps that would further help the commuters? Kindly enumerate each.
- Do you think Google Maps’ newest feature will help in reducing traffic jams? Why or why not?
- What do you enjoy doing while waiting for a public bus, train, or car? Please expound your answer.
- What can you say about the daily commute in your country?
Express Your Opinion:
- Problems in commuting is something that we can solve on our own and not with the help of apps.
- Relying on the internet to determine what people need to do will make them lazy and unproductive.
- There should be more public vehicles so that people’s waiting time would be reduced.