Solutions - Advanced - Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 7 - 7A - Part 1 in the Solutions Advanced coursebook, such as "accelerate", "maintenance", "kerb", etc.

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Solutions - Advanced
safety [noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors .
seat [noun]

a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket

Ex: She found an empty seat on the bus and settled in for the journey .
to stop [verb]

to not move anymore

Ex: The train does n't stop on this route after 6 PM .
to test [verb]

to achieve a specific result or evaluation on an assessment

Ex: The team tested poorly on their first attempt , but improved after practice .
traffic [noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex:
user [noun]

someone who uses a particular device or service

road [noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: There 's a dedicated road for pedestrians and cyclists along the riverbank .
travel [noun]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

Ex: He spends a lot of his work time on travel between cities .

to make a vehicle, machine or object move more quickly

Ex: The driver accelerated the car to overtake the slow-moving vehicle ahead .
brake [noun]

a device used to slow down or stop the movement of a vehicle

Ex:
to aid [verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: The medical team aids patients in their recovery .
atlas [noun]

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

Ex: The atlas includes detailed maps of every continent , along with climate charts .
car [noun]

a road vehicle that has four wheels, an engine, and a small number of seats for people

Ex: She forgot to lock her car before going into the store .
driver [noun]

someone who drives a vehicle

Ex:

the act of keeping something in good condition or proper working condition

Ex: Poor maintenance led to serious equipment failure .

a raised barrier or divider separating opposing lanes of traffic on a multi-lane road

Ex: The central reservation was landscaped with grass and shrubs , enhancing the road 's appearance .

to make a person or thing different

Ex: The accident changed everything for him .
gear [noun]

a set of mechanical parts or devices that transmit and control power or motion in a machine or vehicle

a street with one closed end

Ex: The house was located in a cul-de-sac , making it ideal for young families .

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .

a road with two separate carriageways, each for traffic traveling in opposite directions, usually divided by a central reservation

Ex: The driver was speeding on the dual carriageway when the police pulled him over .
flyover [noun]

a flight maneuver performed by aircraft, typically military, at a low altitude over a specific location, often for display or demonstration purposes, to be observed by spectators on the ground

Ex: The president ’s motorcade was accompanied by a flyover of fighter jets .

to move aside in order to make space or allow someone or something to pass

Ex: In a crowded hallway , polite people often give way to those in a hurry .

the outer edge of a road, often paved, where vehicles can stop in case of emergencies or breakdowns

to show, point out, or suggest the existence, presence, or nature of something

Ex: The arrow on the map indicates the next turn .
kerb [noun]

the raised edge or curb along the side of a road or pavement, typically used to separate the road from the sidewalk and provide a barrier

Ex: The city council decided to install new kerbs along the main road for safety .
lay-by [noun]

a designated area at the side of a road where vehicles can pull off and park temporarily, often used for rest stops, emergencies, or loading/unloading purposes

Ex: He used the lay-by to let the faster cars pass by .

a place where a road or path crosses over a railway line, at the same level

Ex: Drivers are warned to slow down when approaching a level crossing .

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

Ex: We had to slow down as a truck overtook us on the narrow road .

to signal or direct a driver to move their vehicle to the side of the road

Ex:
reverse [noun]

a gear in a vehicle's transmission system used to make it move backward

Ex: When the reverse failed , the mechanic suggested replacing the transmission .

a smaller road or street that intersects with a main road, often providing access to residential or commercial areas

Ex: The side street was blocked due to construction , causing a traffic detour .

a short road or lane that allows vehicles to enter or exit a major road or highway, usually through a separate ramp or junction

Ex: The slip road was congested due to heavy traffic during rush hour .

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

Ex: The neighborhood streets are filled with speed bumps to reduce traffic speed .
to stall [verb]

to cease to make progress or move forward

Ex: The negotiations stalled after the first round of talks .
to steer [verb]

to control the direction of a moving object, such as a car, ship, etc.

Ex: In adverse weather conditions , the captain faced the challenge of steering the sailboat safely back to harbor .