Topic vocabulary
Transport & Traffic
Band 6-7The full list of 20 words in this set. Open any word for its pronunciation, collocations, a band 8 sentence and the mistakes Vietnamese learners make.
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railwaynoun/ˈreɪlweɪ/
a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run; also the system of tracks and trains
“The coastal railway offers scenic views but services are infrequent.”
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overcrowdingnoun/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪŋ/
the state of having too many people in a place, making it too crowded and sometimes unsafe
“Overcrowding on the morning trains makes commuting uncomfortable for workers.”
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transitnoun/ˈtrænsɪt/
the systems or process of moving people or goods from one place to another, especially public transport
“Many cities are investing in public transit to reduce car dependency.”
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terminalnoun/ˈtɜːmɪnəl/
a building at an airport or bus/coach station where passengers arrive and depart
“The international terminal opens three hours before departure.”
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overtakeverb/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/
to go past a vehicle or person that is going more slowly than you
“He decided to overtake the lorry on the left.”
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sidewalknoun/ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
a paved path along the side of a road for people to walk on
“Children should be careful when crossing from the sidewalk to the road.”
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passengernoun/ˈpæsɪndʒə/
a person who is travelling in a vehicle but is not driving it
“The train was delayed and passengers were getting anxious.”
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ride-sharingnoun/ˈraɪdˌʃeərɪŋ/
A service where people share car trips (often arranged via an app) so several passengers travel together.
“Many commuters now use ride-sharing to cut travel costs and avoid driving alone.”
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autonomousadjective/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
Able to operate independently without human control; self-governing (often used about vehicles or systems).
“Autonomous vehicles must be tested thoroughly before they are allowed on public roads.”
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sustainableadjective/səˈsteɪnəbl/
able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without causing long-term damage to the environment or society
“Cities are investing in sustainable transport to reduce pollution and congestion.”
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capacitynoun/kəˈpæsəti/
the maximum amount that something can contain or the ability to do something
“The stadium has a seating capacity of 60,000.”
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accessibilitynoun/əkˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being easy to reach, enter, or use, especially for people with disabilities
“Improving accessibility to public transport is a key policy for the city council.”
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ferrynoun / verb/ˈfɛəri/
a boat or ship carrying people and vehicles across a body of water
“We took the early ferry to the island to avoid the crowds.”
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shuttlenoun / verb/ˈʃʌtəl/
a vehicle that regularly travels between two places, often to transport people over a short distance
“The hotel provides a free airport shuttle for guests.”
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bottlenecknoun/ˈbɒtəlˌnɛk/
a place or situation that causes delay because it slows down the whole process
“The single-lane bridge is a major bottleneck on our commute.”
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gridlocknoun / verb/ˈɡrɪdlɒk/
a situation in which movement is impossible, especially because of severe road traffic
“The protests caused gridlock in the city centre for several hours.”
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bypassnoun / verb/ˈbaɪpɑːs/
a road built around a town to reduce traffic in the centre; or to avoid something by taking an alternative route
“The new bypass cut travel time by twenty minutes.”
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jaywalkingnoun / verb/ˈdʒeɪˌwɔːkɪŋ/
the act of crossing a street carelessly or illegally, not at a crossing or against the signal
“Jaywalking is common in busy Asian cities where pedestrians try to save time.”
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operatornoun/ˈɒpəreɪtə/
a person or company that runs a service or business, especially transport services
“Local bus operators have increased the frequency of services on busy routes.”
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alightverb/əˈlaɪt/
to get off a vehicle (formal); to step down from a vehicle
“Please alight from the train through the rear doors.”