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Headway - Elementary - Everyday English (Unit 12)

Here you will find the vocabulary from Everyday English Unit 12 in the Headway Elementary coursebook, such as "timetable", "come back", "platform", etc.

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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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to travel
[Verb]

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

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.
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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 the airport two hours before her flight .
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departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip .
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board
[noun]

a flat and hard tool made of wood, plastic, paper, etc. that is designed for specific purposes

Ex: She grabbed a whiteboard marker and began writing down ideas on the board during the meeting .
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card
[noun]

a business or identification card issued by a government, organization, or institution for official purposes

Ex: The company issued a new employee card for office access .
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timetable
[noun]

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

Ex: The timetable lists all available bus routes in the city .
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a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

Ex: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .
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train
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a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

Ex: After buying a ticket at the railway station, they found their platform and settled in for the journey .
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a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

Ex: The bus terminal waiting room was warm and well-lit during the winter .
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arrival
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the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The arrival of the train was announced over the loudspeaker .
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to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: The attendant checked us in for the flight.
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desk
[noun]

a counter or table in a business or public setting where transactions or services are conducted

Ex: She stood at the desk waiting for her turn to speak .
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bus stop
[noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: They decided to walk to the next bus stop, hoping it would be less busy than the one they were at .
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a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

Ex: The ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .
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buffet
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a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: We sat at a table near the window to enjoy our buffet breakfast with a view of the garden .
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bar
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a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex: The beachside bar serves refreshing cocktails and seafood snacks .
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bags and suitcases with a size and weight that is allowed to be carried onto an airplane

Ex: To save time during boarding , she organized her hand luggage so that her travel documents and snacks were easily accessible .
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flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: The flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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platform
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the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

Ex: The train pulled into the platform, and the passengers began to board .
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customs
[noun]

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

Ex: They waited in line at customs for over an hour after their flight .
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a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: The boarding pass was required for the tax refund process at the airport .
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to return to a person or place

Ex: We visited the beach and will come back next summer .
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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

Ex: The journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .
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ticket
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a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: They checked our tickets at the entrance of the stadium .
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a ticket allowing travel to a destination and back on the same day, often at a discounted price

Ex: He showed his day return to the conductor while boarding the train back .
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a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

Ex: He proudly showed his season ticket at the concert venue entrance .
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a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: He misplaced his return ticket and had to buy another one .
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euro
[noun]

the money that most countries in Europe use

Ex: The price of the meal is ten euros.
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to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the taxi driver for the ride to the airport .
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contactless
[Adjective]

(of interactions or payments) done without physical touch, often using wireless technology

Ex: Contactless technology makes purchases faster and more secure.
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machine
[noun]

any piece of equipment that is mechanical, electric, etc. and performs a particular task

Ex: The ATM machine was out of service due to technical issues .
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