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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Transportation

Here, you will learn some English words related to Transportation that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.
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ticket
[noun]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

Ex: They checked our tickets at the entrance of the stadium .
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rail
[noun]

a means of transportation by train

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station
[noun]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.
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timetable
[noun]

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

Ex: The timetable lists all available bus routes in the city .
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ship
[noun]

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

Ex: The ship's crew worked together to ensure the smooth operation of the vessel .
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bicycle
[noun]

a vehicle with two wheels that we ride by pushing its pedals with our feet

Ex: They are buying a new bicycle for their daughter 's birthday .
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a vehicle with two wheels, powered by an engine

Ex: She prefers the freedom and agility of a motorcycle over a car .
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subway
[noun]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.
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airplane
[noun]

a flying vehicle with fixed wings that moves people and goods from one place to another through sky

Ex: The airplane is a fast way to travel long distances .
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boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: We went fishing in a small boat on the calm lake.
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a large aircraft with metal blades on top that go around

Ex: We took a helicopter tour to get a bird's-eye view of the city .
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van
[noun]

a big vehicle without back windows, smaller than a truck, used for carrying people or things

Ex: The florist 's van was filled with colorful blooms , ready to be delivered to customers .
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cab
[noun]

a vehicle, typically with a driver for hire, used to transport passengers to their destinations in exchange for an amount of money

Ex: Uber and Lyft have revolutionized the cab industry by offering ride-hailing services through mobile apps .
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a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: He checked the tire pressure at the gas station's air pump .
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the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

Ex: The public transportation options in the city are affordable and reliable .
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a powered railroad vehicle that pulls a train along

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monorail
[noun]

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

Ex: Engineers praised the monorail for its minimal footprint and environmentally friendly design compared to traditional rail systems .
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to brake
[Verb]

to slow down or stop a moving car, etc. by using the brakes

Ex: In heavy traffic , it 's essential to maintain a safe following distance and be prepared to brake quickly if needed .
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bypass
[noun]

a road that goes round a city or town rather than going through the city center

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to repair
[Verb]

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Ex: The workshop can repair the broken furniture .
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to park
[Verb]

to move a car, bus, etc. into an empty place and leave it there for a short time

Ex: As the family reached the amusement park , they began looking for a suitable place to park their minivan .
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to let a person waiting by a road or street to get inside one's vehicle and give them a ride

Ex: I picked a stranded tourist up on my way to the city center.
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to signal or direct a driver to move their vehicle to the side of the road

Ex: The driver was pulled over for speeding through the school zone .
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to come into sudden and forceful contact with another object or person

Ex: The strong winds caused two trees to lean and eventually collide during the storm .
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accident
[noun]

a situation where vehicles hit each other or a person is hit by a vehicle

Ex: He called emergency services immediately after seeing the accident on the road .
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crash
[noun]

an accident in which a vehicle, plane, etc. hits something else

Ex: He was shaken but unharmed after the crash that occurred when he lost control of his car .
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to park a vehicle alongside another parked vehicle

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reverse
[noun]

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

Ex: Learning to use reverse properly is essential for parking maneuvers .
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