Top Notch 2A - Unit 4 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - Lesson 1 in the Top Notch 2A coursebook, such as "tail light", "bumper", "exterior", etc.

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Top Notch 2A
exterior [adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

Ex:

one of the two powerful, large, and bright lights that are placed at the front of vehicles

Ex: She turned on her headlights when the sun started setting .
engine [noun]

the part of a vehicle that uses a particular fuel to make the vehicle move

Ex: She studied mechanical engineering to learn how to design and build engines .
hood [noun]

a metal part that covers the engine of a vehicle

Ex: She slammed the hood shut after filling up the windshield washer fluid .

a long and thin device with rubber on its edge, designed to move across the glass at the front of vehicles to clear it of rain, snow, etc. so that the driver can see the road properly

Ex: She used the windshield wiper to remove the morning frost from the windshield before starting her commute .
sunroof [noun]

a part of a vehicle's roof that can slide open to have more light or ventilation

Ex: They drove with the sunroof open to watch the stars .
trunk [noun]

the space at the back of an automobile in which different things can be put

Ex: The grocery bags filled the trunk after a trip to the supermarket .

a light at the rear of a vehicle that is usually red in color

Ex: The mechanic checked the tail light along with the other lights .

a light on a vehicle that blinks to indicate a change in lane

Ex: The turn signal light on the dashboard flashed , indicating the left turn was being made .
bumper [noun]

a bar that is attached to the back and front of a vehicle to reduce damage in time of an accident

Ex: They added a custom bumper to the truck for a more rugged appearance .
tire [noun]

a circular rubber object that covers the wheel of a vehicle

Ex: He rotated the tires regularly to ensure even wear and extend their lifespan .
window [noun]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: She opened the window to let in some fresh air .
door [noun]

the thing we move to enter, exit, or access a place such as a vehicle, building, room, etc.

Ex: He locked the door before leaving the house .
interior [noun]

the internal part of a building, car, etc.

Ex: The interior of the museum is filled with beautiful artwork and sculptures .

the wheel that a driver holds or turns to make a vehicle move in different directions

Ex: The car 's steering wheel was equipped with controls for audio and cruise settings .
horn [noun]

a device placed inside of a vehicle that makes an alarming and loud sound, used to give a warning or signal to others

Ex: The horn blared as the truck drove past .

the panel placed inside a vehicle, below the glass at the front, that is facing the driver or pilot and contains most of the controls and switches

Ex: The dashboard displayed the car 's speed and fuel level .

the pedal that one uses to control the speed of a car, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: The gas pedal felt smooth and responsive after the repair .

the pedal that one pushes with one's foot to stop or slow down a car, truck, etc.

Ex: She slammed the brake pedal to avoid hitting the car in front of her .
clutch [noun]

the handle or pedal that one uses to change gears in a car, truck, etc.

Ex: He learned to use the clutch carefully when driving a manual car .

a handle in a car or other vehicle, by which a driver can change gears

Ex: The gearshift on the truck was heavy , requiring a firm grip to change gears effectively .

a fixed mirror inside of a car or another vehicle that gives the driver a view of what is happening behind the vehicle

Ex: She checked the rearview mirror before changing lanes .

a belt in cars, airplanes, or helicopters that a passenger fastens around themselves to prevent serious injury in case of an accident

Ex: She adjusted her seat belt to fit snugly across her lap and chest before the flight took off .