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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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Total English - Elementary
speed limit

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. 
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traffic lights

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. 
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offender
offender
[noun]

a person who commits a crime or other illegal act

Ex: The offender was arrested shortly after the robbery. 
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punishment

the act or process of making someone suffer a consequence for wrongdoing

Ex: The teacher believed that punishment should be fair and consistent. 
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fine
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. 
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driving licence

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. 
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examination

the process of looking closely at something to identify any issues

Ex: The mechanic's examination of the engine revealed several problems. 
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petrol
petrol
[noun]

a liquid fuel made from petroleum and used mainly in internal-combustion engines

Ex: I need to stop for petrol before we get on the motorway. 
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to enter
to enter
[Verb]

to come or go into a place

Ex: She enters the room with a smile on her face. 
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to [give] way
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. 
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to overtake

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. 
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