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

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)

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

Ex: He turned in the direction of the exit as the movie came to an end .

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

Ex: When their car broke down in the middle of nowhere , they had no choice but to hitchhike to the nearest town for assistance .
to land [verb]

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

Ex:

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

Ex: It 's customary to check out at the front desk when leaving .

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

Ex: She confirmed the location of the event to avoid any confusion .
on board [adverb]

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

Ex:
to board [verb]

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

Ex: The cruise ship 's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely .
delayed [adjective]

happening later than the intended or expected time

Ex: There was a delayed reaction to the surprising news at the meeting .
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: Tourists prefer discovering the historic district on foot .

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

Ex: Passengers are kindly requested to be at the airport two hours before their flights are set to depart .
on time [adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

Ex: I need to wake up early to get to the station on time .
return [noun]

the act of going back to a prior location

turning [noun]

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

Ex: She slowed down as she approached the turning , unsure which direction to take .

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

Ex: She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket .

to move or travel from one place to another

Ex: They decided to rent a car to get around and explore the beautiful countryside during their vacation .

to start a journey

Ex: The explorers set off for the jungle , equipped with supplies and a sense of wonder .

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

Ex: I 'll go off to the library to study for my exams .
arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .

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

Ex: The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package .
baggage [noun]

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

Ex: He had to pay extra for his baggage because it was over the weight limit .
charter [noun]

the renting of a plane, ship, etc.

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation .