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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Transportation

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
transport
[noun]

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

Ex: Efficient transport is crucial for economic development and connectivity .
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a large vehicle equipped with a kitchen that sells freshly prepared meals, snacks, or beverages in different locations

Ex: The festival featured a variety of food trucks offering international cuisine .
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subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.
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ferry
[noun]

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

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .
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port
[noun]

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

Ex: The cruise ship docked at the port early in the morning .
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airplane
[noun]

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

Ex: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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airline
[noun]

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

Ex: The airline offers daily flights from New York to London .
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by
[preposition]

used to show the type of transportation used to travel

Ex: We took a short trip by boat .
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cabin
[noun]

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

Ex: He found his seat in the front of the cabin.
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handlebar
[noun]

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: He noticed a slight wobble in the handlebar, which he had to fix before his next ride .
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jet
[noun]

a very fast aircraft with jet engines

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lorry
[noun]

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

Ex: He drove the lorry carefully , ensuring that the heavy cargo was secure for the journey .
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to cycle
[Verb]

to ride or travel on a bicycle or motorbike

Ex: In the city , it 's common to see commuters cycling to avoid traffic and reach their destinations faster .
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border
[noun]

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

Ex: The border patrol is responsible for monitoring and enforcing immigration laws along the country 's borders.
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fuel
[noun]

any substance that can produce energy or heat when burned

Ex: The fireplace was stocked with plenty of fuel to keep us warm .
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operator
[noun]

a person who uses or controls a machine, device or piece of equipment

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an area in which people leave their vehicles

Ex: We found a spot in the parking lot right next to the entrance , which was super convenient .
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an area designed so that people could leave their cars or other vehicles there for a period of time

Ex: The parking space was too small for her SUV , so she had to look for a larger spot nearby .
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railroad
[noun]

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

Ex: The scenic railroad tour offered stunning views of the mountains .
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road sign
[noun]

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

Ex: The road sign showed the distance to the next gas station .
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rocket
[noun]

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

Ex: The rocket’s engines ignited , generating the thrust needed to overcome Earth 's gravity and reach space .
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route
[noun]

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

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .
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to sail
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to sail across the lake on a bright summer afternoon .
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spaceship
[noun]

a kind of spacecraft used by astronauts to explore in space

Ex: The movie featured a futuristic spaceship capable of traveling to distant star systems .
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tunnel
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a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .
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vehicle
[noun]

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

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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the front window of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from wind, dust, and other debris while driving

Ex: The windscreen fogged up because of the humidity.
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signpost
[noun]

a sign that provides information such as the distance to a certain place or its direction, usually found at the side of a road

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