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Public Transportation Vocabulary
school bus

a large motor vehicle designed to transport students to and from school

Ex: The school bus arrived at the bus stop to pick up the children in the morning. 
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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany. 
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passenger
passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: She often reads a book to pass the time when she's a passenger on long road trips. 
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bus
bus
[noun]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

Ex: I prefer sitting near the window when I'm on the bus. 
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

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

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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public transport

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: Public transport is a convenient option for commuting in large cities, as it reduces traffic congestion. 
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to ride
to ride
[Verb]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Ex: He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving. 
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ticket
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: He lost his ticket and had to get a new one at the ticket counter. 
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to journey or move across the entirety of a specific place

Ex: She dreamt of one day traveling the Silk Road to experience the historical trade routes. 
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fixed
fixed
[Adjective]

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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motorized
motorized
[Adjective]

fitted with a motor or engine, enabling movement or operation without manual effort

Ex: The wheelchair is motorized, allowing for easier mobility. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to become visible and noticeable

Ex: With the sun rising over the horizon, the outline of the mountains appeared in the distance. 
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steam engine

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
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gas engine

an internal-combustion engine similar to a gasoline engine but using natural gas instead of gasoline vapor

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reliable
reliable
[Adjective]

able to be trusted to perform consistently well and meet expectations

Ex: He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work. 
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World War II

the war that took place from the year 1939 to 1945 between the axis and the allies

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transport
transport
[noun]

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

Ex: The city's transport system includes buses, trams, and a metro network. 
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solution
solution
[noun]

a way in which a problem can be solved or dealt with

Ex: The team brainstormed to find a creative solution to the design challenge. 
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cheap
cheap
[Adjective]

having a low price

Ex: He found a cheap flight deal for his vacation. 
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to reduce
to reduce
[Verb]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
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bus stop
bus stop
[noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived. 
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floor
floor
[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The ground floor of the building housed the lobby, reception area, and administrative offices. 
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double-decker

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

Ex: The double-decker bus offered tourists a panoramic view of the city from its upper deck. 
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bendy
bendy
[Adjective]

able to bend easily without breaking

Ex: That wire is very bendy and easy to shape. 
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articulated
articulated
[Adjective]

made up of distinct, connected parts that can move or bend

Ex: The articulated trailer allowed the truck to make sharper turns. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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sight
sight
[noun]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

Ex: Exploring the sights of a new city is an essential part of experiencing its culture and history firsthand. 
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