Improving neighbourhood transport

A bilingual reading that brings this unit's language together in context.

Read the English text first, then check the translation. This reading intentionally brings the unit examples together in context. Note the main idea and two expressions you could use.

Text and translation

I think our neighbourhood would benefit from a later evening bus. Several colleagues finish work after the last regular service leaves. As a result, they often have to arrange expensive alternatives. An extra service would not solve every transport problem. Nevertheless, it could make a significant difference for evening workers. A short trial would help us understand how many people would use it.

أعتقد أن حينا سيستفيد من حافلة تعمل إلى وقت متأخر مساءً. ينهي عدة زملاء عملهم بعد مغادرة آخر رحلة منتظمة. ونتيجة لذلك، يضطرون غالبًا إلى ترتيب بدائل مكلفة. لن تحل رحلة إضافية كل مشكلات النقل. مع ذلك، قد تُحدث فرقًا مهمًا للعاملين مساءً. ستساعدنا تجربة قصيرة على فهم عدد الأشخاص الذين سيستخدمونها.

Check your understanding

1. Choose the closest Arabic meaning of this expression: As a result, they often have to arrange expensive alternatives.
2. Choose the English expression that matches this meaning: ستساعدنا تجربة قصيرة على فهم عدد الأشخاص الذين سيستخدمونها.