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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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English File - Intermediate
lorry
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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motorbike
motorbike
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to take a road trip on their motorbike, stopping at different towns along the way to explore .
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motorway
motorway
[noun]

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

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad .
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scooter
scooter
[noun]

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

Ex: After learning how to balance , he confidently rode his scooter for the first time without assistance .
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tram
tram
[noun]

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

Ex: The tram stopped at each designated station , allowing passengers to board and alight efficiently .
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underground

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

Ex: The city has made significant investments in upgrading the underground infrastructure to improve safety and service.
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van
van
[noun]

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

Ex: The florist 's van was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .
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seat belt
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: The driver 's seat belt saved him from serious injury during the accident .
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transport
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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coach
coach
[noun]

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

Ex: He preferred traveling by coach for long distances because of the extra legroom .
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ferry
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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speed camera

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

Ex: Many drivers are frustrated by speed cameras, believing they are more about generating revenue than improving road safety .
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car crash
car crash
[noun]

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

Ex: After the car crash, the driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries .
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zebra crossing

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: They painted the zebra crossing with bright , reflective paint to increase visibility at night .
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rush hour
rush hour
[noun]

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

Ex: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .
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traffic jam

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

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .
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parking fine

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

Ex: After receiving a parking fine, she decided to use public transportation to avoid any future tickets .
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cycle lane

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

Ex: It 's important for all cyclists to respect the rules of the cycle lane to ensure their safety and that of others .
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traffic lights

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

Ex: He ran through the red traffic lights and was fined by the police .
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speed limit

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

Ex: During school hours , the speed limit is reduced to 25 miles per hour to protect children walking to and from school .
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taxi station

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

Ex: After a long flight , she was relieved to find a taxi station right outside the arrivals area .
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taxi rank
taxi rank
[noun]

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

Ex: You can find a taxi rank near the airport entrance .
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road works

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: We had to navigate through road works to reach the restaurant, but it was worth it for the delicious food.
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petrol zone

a place where people can buy fuel for their vehicles

Ex: After filling up in the petrol zone, we grabbed snacks from the convenience store nearby .
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to run off

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The police were alerted when someone saw a person running off with a bicycle from the park.
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: The police officer picks up the evidence with a gloved hand .
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