Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Transportation

Here you will learn some English words about transportation, such as "nonstop", "commute", "local", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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reservation [noun]

the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: Due to high demand , we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch .

nonstop [adjective]

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

Ex: They completed a nonstop drive across the country without taking any long breaks .

express [noun]

a public transport service, such as a train or bus, that travels quickly by making only a few scheduled stops

Ex: Passengers preferred the express for its speed and convenience .

departure [noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation .

to commute [verb]

to regularly travel to one's place of work and home by different means

Ex: Living in the suburbs , they have to commute by car .

class [noun]

a group of people, services, objects, etc. categorized based on shared qualities or attributes

to board [verb]

to get on a means of transportation such as a train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc.

Ex: The cruise ship 's staff guided passengers on how to board the vessel safely .

terminal [noun]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

Ex: There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy .

rail [noun]

a system of tracks for trains

Ex: The cargo company prefers shipping by rail for long distances .

local [noun]

a bus, train, etc. that makes all or most of the regular stops, allowing people to get on or off

aboard [adverb]

on or into a vehicle such as a bus, train, plane, etc.

Ex: Once the children were safely aboard , the bus pulled away from the curb .

compartment [noun]

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

Ex: Passengers enjoyed privacy in their compartments during the long-distance trip .

junction [noun]

the place where two or more things such as roads or railways cross

carsick [adjective]

feeling sick because of the motions experienced while traveling in a car

Ex:

crossroad [noun]

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .

driving licence [noun]

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

Ex: He had to renew his driving licence because it had expired last month .

global positioning system [phrase]

a satellite system that shows a place, thing, or person's exact position using signals

Ex:

license number [noun]

the numbers and letters on the plates at the front and back of a vehicle

Ex: The license number was required when filing an insurance claim for the minor accident .

pavement [noun]

the hard surface of a road covered with concrete or tarmac

Ex: The new highway boasts fresh pavement for a comfortable drive .

sidewalk [noun]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

Ex: The dog pulled its owner off the sidewalk and onto the grass .

traffic jam [noun]

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles , causing frustration among drivers .

avenue [noun]

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: They drove down the busy avenue , admiring the architecture of the historic buildings .

bypass [noun]

a highway or route built to divert traffic around a town or city center

Ex: The bypass connects the northern and southern exits of the highway .

parking ticket [noun]

a notice issued by authorities, typically a fine, given to a driver for violating parking regulations

Ex: The parking ticket was issued for parking longer than the allowed time .

business class [noun]

a category of travel service offered by airlines, trains, etc., that is better than economy but not as luxurious as first class, particularly for those traveling on business

Ex: Business class passengers often receive priority boarding and access to airport lounges .

round trip [noun]

a journey to a destination and back to the point of departure

Ex: I prefer a round trip because it ’s more convenient .

arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .

airline [noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline .

international [adjective]

happening in or between more than one country

Ex: The international airport serves flights to and from various countries around the world .

immigration [noun]

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

Ex: She applied for immigration status after marrying a citizen of the country .

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