Insight - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "cabin", "pier", "aisle", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
cabin [noun]

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

Ex: The cabin was equipped with entertainment systems for passenger enjoyment .
carriage [noun]

a vehicle with usually four wheels, pulled by one or more horses

Ex: The carriage driver skillfully navigated through the crowded marketplace .
crossing [noun]

a trip or journey from one place to another by going over a large area of water like an ocean or a sea

Ex: A storm made the crossing difficult for passengers .

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

Ex: The retirees planned to cruise across the Mediterranean , visiting historical sites .
deck [noun]

a ship or boat's upper outside floor

Ex: They set up chairs on the deck for the evening party .
gate [noun]

a part of an airport or terminal that passengers go through to get on or off a plane, train, or bus

Ex: The gate closed shortly after the final boarding call .

a carrier designed to hold on top of a car or luggage above the seats of a train

Ex: She stored her backpack in the overhead luggage rack .
motorway [noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .
locker [noun]

a small closet that usually has a lock, in which valuable items and belongings could be stored

Ex: Students are encouraged to keep their lockers organized and free from clutter .
pier [noun]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

Ex: The pier was lined with colorful shops and eateries , enticing visitors with their seaside charm .
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 .
runway [noun]

a strip of ground with a hard surface on which aircraft land or take off from

Ex: The airport has a long and wide runway .

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 .
track [noun]

a station where a train arrives at or leaves from

Ex: The conductor announced that the train would depart from track 3 .

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: They got on the plane and found their seats .

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop .
ashore [adverb]

toward the land from the direction of a ship or the sea

Ex: Waves carried the debris ashore during the storm .
land [noun]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Ex: The explorer crossed vast stretches of barren land in search of a lost city .
to sail [verb]

to travel on water using the power of wind or an engine

Ex: In favorable conditions , the small dinghy sailed effortlessly across the serene lake .

to move with a lower speed or rate of movement

Ex: During the race , the sprinter started to slow down near the finish line .

to become faster

Ex: In the second half of the game , the pace started to speed up as both teams aimed for more goals .

to leave a surface and begin flying

Ex: Birds effortlessly take off into the sky with a flap of their wings .
ship [noun]

a large boat, used for carrying passengers or goods across the sea

Ex: The ship sailed across the ocean , carrying cargo from one country to another .
plane [noun]

a winged flying vehicle driven by one or more engines

Ex: The noise of the plane taking off echoed across the runway .
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 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 .
coach [noun]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London .
with [preposition]

used when two or more things or people are together in a single place

Ex:
for [preposition]

used to indicate who is supposed to have or use something or where something is intended to be put

Ex: These cookies are for the school bake sale .
to [preposition]

used to say where someone or something goes

Ex:
along [preposition]

used to show the progress or movement through a process or time

Ex: Along the journey , we encountered many challenges .
around [preposition]

in every direction surrounding a person or object

Ex: There are beautiful flowers around the house .
down [preposition]

toward a lower position or level

Ex: He looked down from the balcony and marveled at the view of the bustling city below .
through [preposition]

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

Ex:
aisle [noun]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

Ex: The train conductor moved up and down the aisle , checking tickets and assisting passengers with their luggage .

a carriage on a train where passengers can purchase and consume food and beverages

Ex: She went to the buffet car to get a coffee .
voyage [noun]

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

Ex: They planned a voyage to Antarctica to study the continent ’s unique wildlife and climate .