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Unit 11 - Lesson 1

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speed limit
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traffic lights
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offender
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punishment
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fine
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driving licence
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examination
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petrol
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to enter
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to give way
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to overtake
speed limit
speed limit
noun
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/spˈiːd lˈɪmɪt/
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the most speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to have in specific areas, roads, or conditions

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The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour, so be sure to obey it for safety.
Drivers caught exceeding the speed limit may face fines and penalties from law enforcement.
What is a "speed limit"?

A speed limit is the maximum or minimum speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to travel on a specific road or highway. The limit is set to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. It can vary depending on factors like road type, location, and conditions such as construction zones or residential areas. Drivers are expected to follow these limits, adjusting their speed as needed for traffic, weather, or road conditions.

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compound noun
traffic lights
traffic lights
noun
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/tɹˈæfɪk lˈaɪts/

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

What are "traffic lights"?

Traffic lights are signaling devices used to control the flow of traffic at intersections. They typically have three colors: red, yellow, and green. Red means stop, yellow signals caution or prepare to stop, and green indicates go. These lights help prevent accidents by ensuring that vehicles and pedestrians move safely and in an organized manner. Traffic lights are often placed at busy intersections or areas where controlled movement is needed to manage traffic and pedestrian flow.

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compound noun
offender
offender
noun
o
ə
ff
f
e
ɛ
n
n
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r

a person who commits a crime

punishment
noun
p
p
u
ə
n
n
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
m
m
e
ə
n
n
t
t

the act of making someone suffer because they have done something illegal or wrong

fine
fine
noun
f
f
i
n
n
e

an amount of money that must be paid as a legal punishment

driving licence
driving licence
noun
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/dɹˈaɪvɪŋ lˈaɪsəns/

an official document that shows someone is qualified to drive a motor vehicle

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compound noun
examination
examination
noun
e
ɪ
x
gz
a
æ
m
m
i
ə
n
n
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

petrol
petrol
noun
p
p
e
ɛ
t
t
r
r
o
l
l

a liquid fuel that is used in internal combustion engines such as car engines, etc.

to enter
to enter
Verb
e
ɛ
n
n
t
e
ɜ
r
r

to come or go into a place

exit

Grammatical Information:

transitive
to [give] way
to give way
phrase
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/ɡˈɪv wˈeɪ/
Idiom

to finally agree to something, especially after much resistance or arguing

to overtake
Verb
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/ˈoʊvɝˌteɪk/

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

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