Different Ways to University – PTE Summarize Group Discussion

PTE Summarize Group Discussion – Different Ways to University

Narration: Three students are discussing the best ways to get to university, each sharing their own experiences, worries and suggestions.

Speaker1: I really hate taking the train to university—it’s always late, and that’s made me late for class so many times. I’ve been thinking about buying a car lately, but honestly, a car might be way too expensive for me right now. I can barely cover my tuition and rent as it is.

Speaker2: Oh, I’ve never had that trouble with buses! I love commuting by bus—every morning I take the first bus, which gets me to campus with plenty of time. On the ride, I can prepare for my lectures, go over class materials, read academic articles, or even watch short study videos. Plus, I really enjoy the quietness of the early morning; it helps me calm down before a busy day. Though I have to admit, a bus may be stuck in the traffic sometimes.

Speaker3: That traffic issue is real, but cars aren’t the solution either—parking on campus is a nightmare, and gas costs add up fast! I live super close to campus, so I just run to school every day. It saves me money and keeps me in shape. Instead of a car, why not try a bicycle? It’s fast enough to get to university on time, and it’s great exercise too. And honestly, I think buses are better than cars.

Speaker1: You’re right about buses getting stuck in traffic. I’ve heard so many people complain about that, but since my train is even less reliable, I’m actually willing to try taking the bus. Though I’m still worried—what if the first bus is full and I have to wait for the next one? That might make me late too.

Speaker2: Oh, I’ve never had that problem! The first bus at 6 a.m. is usually pretty empty—most students don’t want to get up that early. If you leave 10 minutes earlier than me, you can definitely get a seat. And even if the bus is a little slow, you’ll still have time to grab a coffee before class, which is way better than rushing because the train’s late.

Speaker3: And if the bus doesn’t work out, the bicycle is still a backup! I used to cycle to school when I lived a little farther away, and I didn’t have to worry about traffic jams. The only downside someone mentioned before is that cycling’s inconvenient on rainy days, but you can keep a foldable umbrella in your bag, or just switch to the bus that day.

Speaker1: That makes sense—having a backup plan would ease my worry. I think I’ll start with the first bus next week, and if it doesn’t work, I’ll look into buying a second-hand bicycle. It’s way cheaper than a car, and I could use the extra exercise too.

Speaker2: Yay, that’s a good call! If you take the 6 a.m. bus, we might even run into each other—we can walk to the classroom together after getting off.

Speaker3: Perfect! And if you need help picking out a bicycle, just tell me—I know a few good shops near campus that sell affordable used ones. No need to spend a lot when you’re just starting out.

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