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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 3A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "aisle", "baggage", "customs", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

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goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

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on board
[phrase]

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

Ex: She was on board when the announcement was made .
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aisle
[noun]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

Ex: Please keep aisle clear for safety reasons .
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the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

Ex: He admired the efficiency of cabin crew during the long flight .
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a flight between two points that involves changing planes and possibly airlines in the middle of the journey

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a flight between two points that takes place without changing planes, but might include stops on the way

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jet lag
[noun]

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

Ex: The effects jet lag can vary depending on the direction of travel and individual resilience .
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long-haul
[Adjective]

traveling over a long distance, particularly when it involves transporting passengers or goods

Ex: She enjoys reading novels long-haul train journeys across Europe .
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flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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a way of transport that involves an aircraft

Ex: Despite the environmental concernsair travel remains one of the most common ways to connect with distant places around the globe .
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at
[preposition]

used to show a particular place or position

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airport
[noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: She arrived at airport two hours before her flight .
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a building that passengers enter to gain access to the services provided at an airport

Ex: After a long layover , he was relieved to finally find his way to the airport terminal for his connecting flight .
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bag drop
[noun]

the area where one leaves one's suitcases, bags, etc. to be loaded onto a plane

Ex: Many gyms offer bag drop service , so members can securely leave their personal items while they work out .
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baggage
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suitcases or other bags, containing our clothes and things, that we carry when we are traveling

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to get back something that has been lost, taken away, etc.

Ex: He managed reclaim his lost luggage from the airport ’s lost and found .
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check-in
[noun]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

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desk
[noun]

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

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departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

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to board
[Verb]

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

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gate
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the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

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runway
[noun]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

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security
[noun]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

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airline
[noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: airline offers daily flights from New York to London .
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lounge
[noun]

a comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi

Ex: The airline offers access to its lounge for first-class passengers .
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flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

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time
[noun]

the quantity that is measured in seconds, minutes, hours, etc. using a device like clock

Ex: We had a time at the party .
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on time
[Adverb]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

Ex: She cooked the on time for the dinner party .
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boarding
[noun]

the act of entering an aircraft, ship, train, etc.

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closed
[Adjective]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

Ex: closed window blocked out the noise from the street .
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delayed
[Adjective]

happening later than the intended or expected time

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luggage
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suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

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

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liquid
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a substance such as water that flows freely, unlike a gas or a solid

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sharp
[Adjective]

having a point or edge that can pierce or cut something

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object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

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to scan
[Verb]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

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bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

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a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

Ex: Some airlines offer lie-flat seats and personalized service in business class cabins .
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the most luxurious seats on a plane, ship, or train

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to leave a surface and begin flying

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to land
[Verb]

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

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to gather together things from different places or people

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row
[noun]

a group of people or objects placed in a line

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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

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instability and sudden changes in the movement of water or air

Ex: As the helicopter ascended , it turbulence, causing the ride to feel more exhilarating than anticipated .
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to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

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trip
[noun]

a journey that you take for fun or a particular reason, generally for a short amount of time

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journey
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the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

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to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

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to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

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to write all the information that is needed in a form

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to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

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to get on
[Verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

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the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

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customs
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the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

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English File - Upper Intermediate
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