Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Transport & Vehicle Parts

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to ride [verb]

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Ex: Participants in the off-road rally eagerly prepared to ride their dirt bikes through challenging trails in the desert .
bike [noun]

a vehicle that has two wheels and moves when we push its pedals with our feet

Ex: They went on a bike trip through the countryside last weekend .
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .
coach [noun]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London .

a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: The helicopter transported the injured person to the hospital .

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: After taking a safety course , she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike .
scooter [noun]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

Ex: She bought a new electric scooter that allows her to travel quickly and effortlessly through the city .
tram [noun]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

Ex: The city 's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses .
flight [noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

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engine [noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: She studied mechanical engineering to learn how to design and build engines .
to fly [verb]

to travel or cross something in an aircraft

Ex: Instead of a long road trip , the family chose to fly to their dream destination .
petrol [noun]

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

Ex: The price of petrol has risen significantly this month .
railway [noun]

a system or network of tracks with the trains, organization, and people needed to operate them

seat [noun]

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

Ex: She found an empty seat on the bus and settled in for the journey .
tyre [noun]

a rubber covering filled with air that fits around a vehicle's wheel to help it move smoothly and safely on the road

Ex: The tyre on my bicycle is losing air , so I need to inflate it .
wheel [noun]

any of the circular objects typically found under vehicles like cars, bicycles, buses, etc., used to make movement possible by turning

Ex: They replaced the old wheels with new ones for better performance .

a source of power used for lighting, heating, and operating machines

Ex: Power plants generate electricity that is distributed to homes and businesses .
gas [noun]

a flammable gas used mainly as a fuel

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