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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Travel Logistics & Status

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

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: The teacher pointed in the direction of the library when the students asked where to find more resources .
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to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

Ex: The backpacker decided to hitchhike to the trailhead instead of waiting for the infrequent bus service .
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to land
[Verb]

to arrive and rest on the ground or another surface after being in the air

Ex: The skydivers have landed after their thrilling jump .
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to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

Ex: The family checked out early to avoid traffic on the way home .
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to make something such as an arrangement, position, etc. more definite

Ex: He called to confirm the reservation for dinner .
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on board
[Adverb]

on a means of transportation such as an aircraft, train, or ship

Ex: She was already on board when the announcement was made.
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to board
[Verb]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: The flight attendants asked the passengers to board in an orderly fashion .
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delayed
[Adjective]

happening later than the intended or expected time

Ex: The company issued a delayed response to the criticism from the media .
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on foot
[phrase]

used to refer to traveling or moving by walking instead of using any other mode of transportation such as a vehicle or bicycle

Ex: The journey can only be completed on foot through the forest.
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to depart
[Verb]

to leave a location, particularly to go on a trip or journey

Ex: Students gathered at the bus stop , ready to depart for their field trip to the science museum .
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on time
[Adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

Ex: She cooked the meal on time for the dinner party.
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return
[noun]

the act of going back to a prior location

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turning
[noun]

the part in a path that separates into two paths with different directions

Ex: There ’s a turning ahead , so be cautious and watch for oncoming traffic .
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a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: The boarding pass was required for the tax refund process at the airport .
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to move or travel from one place to another

Ex: We used a map to get around the unfamiliar neighborhood .
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to start a journey

Ex: The cyclists set off on their long ride through the countryside , enjoying the fresh air .
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to go off
[Verb]

to depart from a place, usually for a specific purpose or activity

Ex: He 's planning to go off to a conference next week .
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arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The arrival of the train was announced over the loudspeaker .
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to arrive
[Verb]

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Ex: We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began .
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baggage
[noun]

suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

Ex: The airline lost my baggage during the transfer , but they delivered it to my hotel the next day .
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charter
[noun]

the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

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departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip .
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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
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