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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Headway - Elementary

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 .

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

Ex:
airport [noun]

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

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation .
board [noun]

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

Ex: The presenter used colorful markers to illustrate key points on the board during the seminar .
card [noun]

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

Ex: His voter card was required to cast his ballot in the election .

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

Ex: He missed his train because he did n’t look at the timetable carefully .

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

Ex: The double-decker train was packed with commuters during rush hour , utilizing space efficiently .
train [noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it ’s more relaxing than driving .

a place designed for goods or passengers to get on or off trains

Ex: He met his friend at the railway station , excited to explore the city together .

a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

Ex: He read a magazine while waiting in the dentist 's waiting room .
arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .

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

Ex: We usually check in online to save time .
desk [noun]

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

Ex: I left my ID at the desk when I checked in .
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: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

Ex: He stood in line at the ticket office to purchase his concert tickets .
buffet [noun]

a meal with many dishes from which people serve themselves at a table and then eat elsewhere

Ex: The company organized a buffet lunch for its employees during the conference .
bar [noun]

a place where alcoholic and other drinks and light snacks are sold and served

Ex:

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

Ex: He forgot to check the weight of his hand luggage , and it was slightly over the limit when he arrived at the airport .
flight [noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex:
platform [noun]

the raised surface in a station next to a railroad track where people can get on and off a train

Ex: The announcement indicated that the train to Berlin would arrive at platform 3 .
customs [noun]

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

Ex: They were stopped by customs for carrying fruits across the border .

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

Ex: She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket .

to return to a person or place

Ex: The family decided to come back to their hometown after years of living abroad .
journey [noun]

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

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .
ticket [noun]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: The flight attendant scanned my electronic ticket before I boarded the plane .

a ticket allowing travel to a destination and back on the same day, often at a discounted price

Ex: They used a day return to travel to the city and back in the evening .

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

Ex: They renewed their season ticket for access to the local swimming pool .

a ticket for a journey from one place to another and back again

Ex: The bus driver asked if she needed a single or return ticket .
euro [noun]

the money that most countries in Europe use

Ex: The entrance to the amusement park is six euros for children .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .
contactless [adjective]

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

Ex: Many public transport systems have adopted contactless ticketing .
machine [noun]

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

Ex: The MRI machine is used for medical imaging in hospitals .