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English vocabulary: Transport – 47 words with pictures, audio & printable flashcards

47 words · Story levels: A0–B2
Including: car · road · train · station · boat

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car

/kɑɹ/

car, an automobile

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/treɪn/

a railway vehicle

Also means: having been taught or prepared through practice · to practice or exercise

the train is late.

An Unknown Number · A1

/ˈvɛsəl/

ships

This is not because of the distance alone, but because of everything that comes with it: the tidal currents that shift every six hours, the water that sits at a relentless fourteen degrees Celsius, and the shipping lanes where cargo vessels the size of apartment blocks move without concern for lone human bodies.

The Swimmer Who Turned Back at the White Cliffs · B2

/ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

commercial transport of goods

This is not because of the distance alone, but because of everything that comes with it: the tidal currents that shift every six hours, the water that sits at a relentless fourteen degrees Celsius, and the shipping lanes where cargo vessels the size of apartment blocks move without concern for lone human bodies.

The Swimmer Who Turned Back at the White Cliffs · B2

/ˈkæbɪn/

an enclosed room or compartment on a boat

On the boat, wrapped in a foil blanket and drinking tea she could barely taste, Donna sat with her back against the cabin wall and watched the White Cliffs grow slowly smaller as the Marguerite turned south.

The Swimmer Who Turned Back at the White Cliffs · B2

/leɪnz/

designated routes for ships

This is not because of the distance alone, but because of everything that comes with it: the tidal currents that shift every six hours, the water that sits at a relentless fourteen degrees Celsius, and the shipping lanes where cargo vessels the size of apartment blocks move without concern for lone human bodies.

The Swimmer Who Turned Back at the White Cliffs · B2

/ˈbɔrdɪŋ/

getting onto a train

A station announcement: the 9:00 train to the city is now ready. Final boarding.

Sam Explains Everything · A1

/draɪv/

travel by car

Also means: operate a boat · car journey · transport someone by car

She decided to drive to her mother's house to get some clothes for the hospital.

What the Old Box Held · A2

/ˈsɛntrəl/

name of the station

Central Station. Tuesday morning. Mia's train to the city leaves in twelve minutes.

Where Is My Ticket? · A1

/droʊv/

travelled by car

Also means: operate or control a vehicle

Diana picked up Priya just after 1 PM. They drove to their mother's house in near silence. When their mother opened the door, her eyes were red but she was calm. She let them in without a word.

The Inheritance Email Went to Everyone · B2

/stɑp/

place where a bus halts

Also means: cease an activity · halt or pause a journey · cease operating or functioning

One man waits at the bus stop.

The Midnight Bus to Notting Hill · A0

/ˈtɪkɪt/

noun modifier: related to tickets

Also means: travel ticket

Mia ran to the ticket machine. She looked at the tray at the bottom. Empty.

Where Is My Ticket? · A1

/teɪk/

ride or use a means of transport

Also means: take possession of · capture a photograph · carry or bring

He takes a train to Oakfield.

The Cafe with No Name · A1

/ɡɑt/

boarded

Also means: obtained · received · understood

They got on the train together. Sam sat by the window. His face was still red. Mia was still smiling.

Sam Explains Everything · A1

/ˈæksɪdənt/

car crash

Also means: unintentionally; by chance · unexpected mishap · administrative mistake

Six months later, he died in a car accident.

What She Chose Not to Say · A2

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