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

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

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

Ex: She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby. 
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to hitchhike

to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop

Ex: During their backpacking adventure, they decided to hitchhike through Europe to experience the local culture more intimately. 
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to land
to land
[Verb]

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

Ex: The plane lands smoothly on the runway. 
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to check out

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

Ex: We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight. 
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to confirm

to make something such as an arrangement, position, etc. more definite

Ex: The manager confirmed the meeting time before sending out the invitations. 
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on board
on board
[Adverb]

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

Ex: He jumped on board just as the train started moving. 
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to board
to board
[Verb]

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

Ex: Passengers were instructed to board the airplane according to their assigned seat rows. 
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delayed
delayed
[Adjective]

happening later than the intended or expected time

Ex: The flight was delayed due to severe weather conditions. 
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on foot
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: They decided to explore the city on foot. 
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to depart
to depart
[Verb]

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

Ex: The train is scheduled to depart from the station at 3:00 PM. 
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on time
on time
[Adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

Ex: He completes his tasks on time without any reminders. 
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return
return
[noun]

the act of going back to a prior location

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turning
turning
[noun]

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

Ex: At the turning in the road, we decided to take the left path to explore the forest further. 
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boarding pass

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it. 
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to get around

to move or travel from one place to another

Ex: In the city, it's easy to get around using public transportation. 
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to set off

to start a journey

Ex: We'll set off on our cross-country journey early in the morning to avoid traffic. 
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to go off
to go off
[Verb]

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

Ex: He went off to buy some groceries. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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to arrive
to arrive
[Verb]

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

Ex: After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris. 
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baggage
baggage
[noun]

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

Ex: After a mix-up at the airport, he ended up with someone else's baggage. 
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charter
charter
[noun]

the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour. 
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