Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Transportation

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion .

a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

Ex: His dream is to start a food truck specializing in seafood dishes .
subway [noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines .
ferry [noun]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

Ex: Cars and pedestrians boarded the ferry for the trip to the mainland .
port [noun]

a city or town that has a harbor where ships can be loaded or unloaded

Ex: The port is a key hub for international trade and commerce .
airplane [noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: I will be flying in an airplane to visit my family .
airline [noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline .
by [preposition]

used to show the type of transportation used to travel

Ex:
cabin [noun]

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

Ex: The cabin was equipped with entertainment systems for passenger enjoyment .

a bar in front of a motorcycle or bicycle that a person takes by hand to control the direction in which they want to travel

Ex: The mechanic repaired the broken handlebar on the motorcycle to ensure it was safe to ride .
jet [noun]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

lorry [noun]

a large, heavy motor vehicle designed for transporting goods or materials over long distances

Ex: The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country efficiently .
to cycle [verb]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

Ex: They decided to cycle to the nearby town instead of driving .
border [noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: The fence marks the border between the two properties , ensuring clear demarcation .
fuel [noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: Gasoline is a widely used fuel for vehicles .
operator [noun]

a person who controls or works an apparatus, machine, or system

Ex:

an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: I forgot where I parked , so I had to walk around the parking lot until I found my car .

an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

Ex: During the busy holiday season , it can be challenging to secure a parking space at popular shopping areas .
railroad [noun]

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

Ex: The railroad construction project was expected to be completed by next year .

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

Ex: The road sign indicated a speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour .
rocket [noun]

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

Ex: The space agency celebrated the successful test of a prototype rocket intended for future Mars missions .
route [noun]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

Ex: The bus followed its usual route despite the heavy snow .
to sail [verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: In favorable conditions , the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake .

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

Ex: Engineers designed a new spaceship with advanced propulsion systems for interplanetary travel .
tunnel [noun]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: Workers are repairing the tunnel to improve traffic flow .
vehicle [noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: You need a license to drive a vehicle .

the front window of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust, and other debris while driving

Ex: He was cleaning the windscreen when the rain started .
signpost [noun]

a post displaying a sign that indicates directions or provides guidance on location or route

Ex: Travelers followed the signpost to reach the main highway .