English File - Intermediate - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Intermediate coursebook, such as "motorway", "ferry", "underground", etc.

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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 .

motorbike [noun]

a light vehicle that has two wheels and is powered by an engine

Ex: After taking a safety course , she felt confident enough to buy her first motorbike .

motorway [noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .

scooter [noun]

a light motor vehicle with a floorboard on which the rider puts their legs, and with wheels of usually small size

Ex: She bought a new electric scooter that allows her to travel quickly and effortlessly through the city .

tram [noun]

a vehicle that is powered by electricity and moves on rails in a street, used for transporting passengers

Ex: The city 's new tram system reduced traffic congestion by providing a reliable alternative to cars and buses .

underground [noun]

a city's railway system that is below the ground, usually in big cities

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van [noun]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: She converted the old van into a cozy camper for her cross-country road trip .

seat belt [noun]

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

Ex: She adjusted her seat belt to fit snugly across her lap and chest before the flight took off .

transport [noun]

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 .

coach [noun]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London .

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 .

speed camera [noun]

a device that photographs one's vehicle if one exceeds the speed limit

Ex: After receiving a ticket from a speed camera , he became more mindful of his driving habits .

car crash [noun]

a situation where a car collides with something, such as another vehicle or other object

Ex: Witnesses reported seeing the car crash occur after one driver ran a red light .

zebra crossing [noun]

an area on a road that is marked with wide white lines, where vehicles must stop so people could walk across the road safely

Ex: He used the zebra crossing to navigate across the busy intersection during rush hour .

rush hour [noun]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns .

traffic jam [noun]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles , causing frustration among drivers .

parking fine [noun]

a sum of money one needs to pay as punishment for parking one's vehicle at a place that parking is illegal

Ex: The city increased the amount of the parking fine for repeat offenders to encourage better compliance .

cycle lane [noun]

a section of a road specially marked and separated for people who are riding bicycles

Ex: The cycle lane is marked with bright green paint , making it easy for drivers and cyclists to see .

traffic lights [noun]

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning , causing confusion for drivers .

speed limit [noun]

the most speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to have in specific areas, roads, or conditions

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taxi station [noun]

an area where taxis park and wait until someone orders a taxi

Ex: He waited patiently at the taxi station for his turn to get into a cab .

taxi rank [noun]

an area where taxis stand in a line to pick up passengers

Ex: There was a long line at the taxi rank during rush hour .

road works [noun]

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: The local council announced that the road works would improve safety and accessibility for pedestrians and cyclists .

petrol zone [noun]

a place where people can buy fuel for their vehicles

Ex: In the petrol zone , vehicles are required to turn off their engines to reduce emissions and improve safety .

to run off [verb]

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

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to pick up [verb]

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: She picked up the newspaper from the porch in the morning .

English File - Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B