Total English - Elementary - Unit 11 - Lesson 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 11 - Lesson 1 in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "speed limit", "overtake", "examination", etc.

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speed limit

[noun]

the most speed that a vehicle is legally allowed to have in specific areas, roads, or conditions

Ex: The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour, so be sure to obey it for safety.

traffic lights

[noun]

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

Ex: The traffic lights turned red, so all the cars came to a stop.

offender

[noun]

a person who commits a crime

Ex: The police apprehended the offender and took him into custody.

punishment

[noun]

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

Ex: The judge handed down a severe punishment to the convicted criminal, sentencing them to several years in prison.

fine

[noun]

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

Ex: He had to pay a hefty fine for speeding on the highway.

driving licence

[noun]

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

Ex: She finally obtained her driving licence after passing the road test on her first attempt.

examination

[noun]

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The mechanic's examination of the engine revealed several problems.

petrol

[noun]

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

Ex: The car stopped on the highway because it ran out of petrol.

to enter

[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: She enters the room with a smile on her face.

to give way

[phrase]

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

Ex: After hours of negotiation, they finally gave way and agreed to the terms of the contract.

to overtake

[Verb]

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

Ex: The car overtook us on the highway, speeding past at a rapid pace.

Total English - Elementary
Unit 8 - Reference	Unit 9 - Lesson 1	Unit 9 - Lesson 2	Unit 9 - Lesson 3
Unit 9 - Reference	Unit 10 - Lesson 1	Unit 10 - Lesson 2	Unit 10 - Lesson 3
Unit 10 - Reference	Unit 11 - Lesson 1	Unit 11 - Lesson 2	Unit 11 - Lesson 3
Unit 11 - Reference	Unit 12 - Lesson 1	Unit 12 - Lesson 3	Unit 12 - Reference

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