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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
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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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

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

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings. 
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airport
airport
[noun]

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

Ex: I always feel a mix of emotions when saying goodbye to loved ones at the airport. 
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departure
departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the train was delayed by half an hour. 
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board
board
[noun]

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

Ex: The teacher wrote the day's lesson on the board at the front of the classroom. 
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card
card
[noun]

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

Ex: The driver’s card includes his license information and photo. 
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timetable
timetable
[noun]

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

Ex: She checked the train timetable to plan her journey. 
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double-decker

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 bus offered tourists a panoramic view of the city from its upper deck. 
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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railway station

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

Ex: She arrived at the railway station an hour early to catch her train to London. 
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waiting room

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

Ex: She sat in the waiting room until the doctor called her name. 
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arrival
arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: The train's arrival was announced on the station's loudspeaker. 
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to check in

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

Ex: We'll check in as soon as we reach the hotel. 
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desk
desk
[noun]

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

Ex: She waited at the desk to check in for her flight. 
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bus stop
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: She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived. 
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ticket office

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

Ex: I bought my train tickets at the ticket office. 
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buffet
buffet
[noun]

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

Ex: The hotel offered a lavish buffet with a wide variety of international cuisines. 
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bar
bar
[noun]

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

Ex: They decided to meet at the local bar after work for a few drinks. 
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hand luggage

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

Ex: She packed her essentials in a small suitcase, making sure it complied with the airline's hand luggage restrictions. 
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flight
flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight. 
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platform
platform
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked the platform number on his ticket before heading towards his train. 
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customs
customs
[noun]

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

Ex: They passed through customs quickly, as they had nothing to declare. 
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boarding pass

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

Ex: He forgot his boarding pass in the waiting area and had to rush back to get it. 
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to come back

to return to a person or place

Ex: I will come back home after I finish my work at the office. 
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journey
journey
[noun]

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

Ex: Their journey across the country took them through diverse landscapes and cultures. 
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ticket
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: He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter. 
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day return

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

Ex: She bought a day return to London for her business meeting. 
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season ticket

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

Ex: She bought a season ticket for all the football matches this year. 
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return ticket

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

Ex: She bought a return ticket for her trip to London. 
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euro
euro
[noun]

the money that most countries in Europe use

Ex: I exchanged my dollars for euros before my trip to Europe. 
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to pay
to pay
[Verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: She paid the repairman to fix her broken dishwasher. 
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contactless
contactless
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She paid for her coffee using a contactless card. 
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machine
machine
[noun]

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

Ex: The factory installed new machines to increase production efficiency. 
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