Lesson Overview
This free GEPT Elementary handout helps students practice A2 reading and speaking through the topic: Traffic Safety: Walking and Riding Carefully.
Each lesson includes three readings, vocabulary, short dialogs, speaking frames, quiz questions, and an answer key for classroom use.
Reading 1 | The Busy Crosswalk
Every morning, Ruby walks to school. There is a busy road near the school gate. Some students cross quickly when the light is red, but Ruby waits for the walking signal.
One day, her friend Tom says, 'Come on. There are no cars now.' Ruby says, 'Let's wait. A scooter may come fast.' A teacher sees them and says Ruby made a safe choice.
Ruby learns that being careful may take one more minute, but it can stop a big problem. She tells Tom, 'We should arrive alive, not just arrive fast.'
Reading 2 | Riding a Bike
Biking is fun and healthy, but riders need to prepare. A bike should fit the rider. The brakes should work. A helmet and bright clothes can help protect the rider.
Bike riders should be predictable. They should ride in the correct direction, look before turning, and use lights at night or when it is hard to see.
Drivers and bike riders both need to share the road. When everyone follows rules and watches carefully, roads become safer for all people.
Reading 3 | A Rainy Morning
On a rainy morning, Ruby walks to school with an umbrella. The road is wet, and drivers may not see students clearly. Ruby wears a bright yellow raincoat.
At the crosswalk, she looks left, right, and left again. She makes eye contact with a driver before crossing. The car stops completely, and Ruby crosses with other students.
In class, Ms. Chen asks students to share safety tips. Ruby says, 'Do not look only at your phone. Look at the road.' Her classmates agree.
Speaking Practice
When I cross the street, I ____.
Bike riders should ____.
Drivers should ____.
On rainy days, students need to ____.
Teacher Notes
Use the warm-up questions before Reading 1.
Ask students to role-play the dialogs in pairs, then change one detail and practice again.
Use the quiz as a quick review or homework check.
Source Notes
NHTSA Pedestrian Safety: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety
NHTSA Bicycle Safety: https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety
Dialog 口說對話
Tom: Can we cross now?
Ruby: No. The light is red.
Tom: But there are no cars.
Ruby: A scooter may come fast. Let's wait.
Tom: OK. Safety first.
Dad: Is your helmet on?
Ruby: Yes. The brakes work too.
Dad: Good. Are your lights ready?
Ruby: Yes, front and back.
Dad: Ride carefully.
Teacher: Why is rainy traffic dangerous?
Student: Drivers may not see us clearly.
Teacher: What can we do?
Student: Wear bright clothes and wait for the signal.
Teacher: Good answer.