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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: The lorry arrived early in the morning to deliver the supplies to the construction site. 
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motorbike
motorbike
[noun]

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

Ex: He loves riding his motorbike along the scenic coastal roads during the summer. 
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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: The motorway was congested with traffic during the holiday weekend, causing delays for travelers. 
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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: He enjoys riding his scooter around the neighborhood to run errands and meet friends. 
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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 glided smoothly along its tracks, taking commuters through the heart of the city. 
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underground

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

Ex: The underground system in London is one of the oldest and most extensive in the world. 
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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 family loaded their camping gear into the van and set off on their weekend adventure. 
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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: Always remember to fasten your seat belt before starting the car to ensure your safety. 
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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: The city's transport system includes buses, trams, and a metro network. 
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coach
coach
[noun]

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

Ex: They traveled to Paris by coach, enjoying the comfortable seats and scenic views. 
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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: They took the ferry across the bay to reach the island. 
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speed camera

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

Ex: The speed camera caught several drivers exceeding the limit on the highway last weekend. 
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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: The car crash on the highway caused significant traffic delays during the morning commute. 
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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: She waited at the zebra crossing until the traffic stopped, allowing her to cross the street safely. 
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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 left the house early to avoid the rush hour traffic on her way to the office. 
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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: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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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: She was frustrated to find a parking fine on her windshield after leaving her car in a no-parking zone. 
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cycle lane

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

Ex: The city has implemented a new cycle lane to encourage more people to bike to work safely. 
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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: The traffic lights turned red, so all the cars came to a stop. 
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speed limit

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

Ex: The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour, so be sure to obey it for safety. 
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taxi station

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

Ex: We arrived at the taxi station just in time to catch a ride to the airport. 
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taxi rank
taxi rank
[noun]

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

Ex: We waited at the taxi rank for a cab to take us to the hotel. 
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road works

the work that is done to build or repair a road

Ex: The road works caused significant delays during the morning commute, so I decided to take an alternate route. 
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petrol zone

a place where people can buy fuel for their vehicles

Ex: The petrol zone at the airport is clearly marked, making it easy for travelers to find fuel before heading out. 
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to run off

to leave somewhere with something that one does not own

Ex: The mischievous kids ran off with candy from the store without paying. 
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to pick up

to take and lift something or someone up

Ex: He picked the suitcase up and walked to the taxi stand. 
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