Level B. Other.
Kinds of transport
Nowadays there are a lot of kinds of transport such as a plane, a ship, a bus, a taxi, a bicycle… And now I will try to explain my opinion.
One of the most common kinds of transport is a bus. This kind of transport is one of the oldest. It is usual for old people or teenagers. For old people it is cheap and comfortable. For teenagers a bus helps to get at school. As for me, I like getting to school by bus. There are always good and quiet drivers on my route. I often face funny occasions with old people. I always help them. So you can see that there is a kind of atmosphere in a bus. Another kind of transport is a taxi. It is rather an expensive transport. It is a good idea if you need to go a big distance. I do not like this kind of transport. Taxi drivers are always angry and unpleasant people, or, at least, I have met such. Taxies are often old and dirty with an unpleasant smell. And it is very annoying when a taxi driver does not know the way you need. You have to explain it to him.
It is a well known fact that ecology plays a great role in modern life. Cars pollute a lot. In such situation cycling is the best alternative. Cycling is absolutely ecological kind of transport. It is mobile, and it is easy to cycle. And it is great for health, especially for your heart or legs.
But I prefer walking. It's really amazing. You can just stop and watch various sights, enjoy the weather and communicate with people. You can take your friends with you for fun. With them your way becomes more interesting and full of positive emotions.
All in all, every kind of transport has its pros and cons. It is a vital problem of the day for many people. Somebody does not like taxes, others do not like walking. Tastes differ. And everyone can have his own opinion.
Nowadays there are many modes of transport, such as plane, ship, bus, taxi, bicycle... And now I will try to explain my opinion.
One of the most common types of transport is the bus. This type of transport is one of the oldest. It is common among older people or teenagers. For older people it is cheap and convenient. For teenagers, the bus helps them get to school. As for me, I like to go to school by bus. There are always good and quiet drivers on my route. I often come across funny incidents with older people. I always help them. So you can see that there is a kind of atmosphere on the bus. Another type of transport is a taxi. This is quite expensive transport. This good idea, if you need to walk long distances I don't like this type of transport. Taxi drivers are always angry, unpleasant people, or at least I've met them. Taxis are often old and dirty unpleasant smell. And it is very annoying when the taxi driver does not know how to get to the place you need. You have to explain to him.
It is a well-known fact that ecology plays a big role in modern life. Cars pollute a lot. This kind of bike is the best alternative. The bike is absolutely ecological view transport. It is mobile and easy to ride. And it's good for your health, especially for your heart or legs.
But I prefer to walk. This is truly amazing. You can simply stop and look at the various sights, enjoy the weather and interact with people. You can take your friends with you for fun. With them, your path becomes more interesting and full of positive emotions.
In general, each type of transport has its pros and cons. This is a vital question for many people. Some people don't like taxis, others don't like walking. Tastes differ. And everyone can have their own opinion.
Given list English words on the topic "Transport" Suitable for those continuing to learn English (either independently or with a teacher). The list is quite complete: you can independently choose words to study, which are divided into categories: means of transport, verbs, stable combinations and phrasal verbs, people, transport problems. To the most difficult words Transcription given. The list of English words can also be copied from the site and printed. Additionally included exercises to consolidate vocabulary.
I. Means of Transport:
1. means of transport - means of transport (units, plural)
2. vehicle[‘viːɪkl] - means of transportation
3. balloon - balloon
4. helicopter - helicopter
5. plane/ airplane - airplane
6. car/ taxi - car/ taxi
7. bus/ coach - regular/excursion bus
8. double-decker bus - double-decker bus
9. van / lorry - van / truck
10. train - train
11. underground - metro
12. ship - ship
13. ferry - ferry
14. yacht - yacht
15. bike/ motorbike - bicycle/ motorcycle
II. Transport Verbs:
16. reach / get to - get to
7. arrive in/at - arrive at (big city / place)
18. go on foot / walk - to walk
19. go by car/ bus/ etc. - go by car
20. cycle [‘saɪkl] - ride a bicycle
21. drive a car - drive a car
22. ride a bike/ a horse - ride a bike/ horse
23. sail - to sail
24. fly - to fly
25. hitchhike - hitchhike
III. Collocations (stable combinations):
26. go by car (taxi, etc.) - go by car (taxi, etc.)
27. go on foot - walk
28. go on a trip - go on a trip
29. take a taxi - take a taxi
30. catch a bus/ a train - catch a bus/ train
31. miss a bus/ a train - be late for the bus/ train
32. get on a bus/ a train - get on a bus/ train
33. get off a bus/ a train - get off the bus/ train
34. get into a car / a taxi - get into a car / taxi
35. get off a car/ a taxi - get out of the car/ taxi
36. go hitchhiking [‘hɪʧhaɪkɪŋ] - hitchhiking
37. it takes me (...) to get to - It takes me (time) to get to...
IV. People:
38. cyclist/motorcyclist - cyclist/motorcyclist
39. driver / lorry driver - driver / truck driver
40. passenger - passenger
41. pedestrian - pedestrian
V. Transport Problems:
42. accident - accident, accident
43. have an accident - get into an accident
44. air pollution - air pollution
45. car fumes - exhaust gases
46. dangerous driving - dangerous driving style
47. a lot of traffic - difficult movement
48. few pedestrian (zebra) crossings - few pedestrian crossings
49. narrow roads - narrow roads
50. overcrowding - overcrowding
51. queues at the bus stops - queues at bus stops
52. roadworks - road work
53. ticket prices - ticket prices
54. traffic lights - traffic lights
55. traffic jams - traffic jams
56. get stuck in a jam - get stuck in a traffic jam
57. delays - delays on the route
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Transport. Vocabulary strengthening exercises
Exercise 1. Choose definitions for verbs of motion: travel, cycle, walk, sail (2), fly (2)
- travel by bike
- go by boat
- go by plane
- go by air
- go on foot
- go by sea
Exercise 2.Match the words from 2 lines and write them down.
(1) ticket, double-decker, traffic (2), means of, car, lorry, pedestrian, go on, go
(2) fumes, jams, driver, transport, foot, bus, price, crossing, lights, by air
Exercise 3. Insert the words into the sentences: roadworks, off , underground, pedestrian, helicopter
- A ________ is an aircraft that uses rotating wings called blades to fly.
- The ___________ is a railway system in which electric trains travel mainly below the ground.
- There are delays on our main motorway because of ______________.
- A _______________ is a person who is walking in a street.
- Is this Mayakovskaya Street or should I get _______________ at the next stop?
Exercise 4.Insert the words: take off, a motorbike, trips, an accident, carriages, flight, traffic jams, check, passenger, get to
As the great American writer and essayist William Burroughs said: “Living is not necessary, but traveling is necessary.” And in order for the trip to be comfortable, it is necessary to have a minimum vocabulary for traveling, an integral part of which is modes of transport. Today we will discuss not only “bus” in English, but we will also look at the necessary verbs of movement. By remembering this little “traveler’s dictionary”, you can easily get from point “A” to point “B”, wherever you are. Check it out
Main types of transport
IN general types transport in English sound like “means of transport”. And now in more detail about how to say “train” in English or what you can use to move around the world:
Let's remember the difference between American English (AmE) and British English (BrE). Try to focus on the option that is closer to your interlocutor.
Verbs of movement
It is certainly necessary to know the name of a particular vehicle, but you should also skillfully operate with the verbs that are combined with them. Everyone knows that " go" - in English this is to go, go, fly, and in general - the main verb of movement. When indicating the type of transport, you should use the preposition “by” after the verb: “go by ship”, “go by plane”, “go by car”, etc. The exceptions are the expressions “riding a horse” and “walking” (on your feet). The preposition “on” should be used here: “go on foot”, “go on horse”. A synonymous verb for "go" is "travel". It can also be used in these prepositional phrases.
If we are talking about “riding” - on a bicycle, horse or motorcycle, then you should use the verb “ ride": "ride a horse", "ride a bike", "ride a bicycle."
When you are driving a car, use the verb " drive": "to drive a car."
Are you planning to fly on an airplane? In English " take off"(take off) and " land"(land).
When talking about moving on water, you should use the verbs “ sail"(sail, sail) and " dock"(moor, moor).
With all types of transport you can use verbs: “ arrive"(arrive), " depart"(set off, depart), " leave"(to leave, to leave), " take"(use some type of transport, ride something). For example:
- The train arrives at 7 p.m.- The train arrives at 7 pm.
- The plane departed on time.- The plane took off on time.
- We want to leave ASAP.- We want to leave as soon as possible.
- I don’t want to go on foot, let’s take a bus instead.- I don't want to walk, let's take the bus instead.
To be more specific, use the verbs “ get on"(sit down) and " get off"(get out of): "get on the plane", "get off the bus". But in the case of a car or taxi, use the prepositions “in” and “out of” instead of “on” “off”:
- Hurry up! Get in the car!- Quicker! Get in the car!
- No, I don’t want to get out of the taxi.- No, I don’t want to get out of the taxi.
And finally, we would like to introduce you to the very popular expression “ take a ride”, which translates as “to go for a ride”:
- Mr. Anderson, let's take a ride.- Mr. Anderson, let's go for a ride.
Once you've familiarized yourself with the basic vocabulary, look for other words that might be useful.
At the airport
departure- departure
exit- exit
check-in desk- registration desk
arrival- arrival
nursery- mother and child room
baggage carousel- baggage claim track
boarding- landing
boarding pass- boarding pass
carry-on bag / hand luggage- hand luggage
ticket- ticket
passport- passport
reservation- reservation
flight- flight
overweight- advantage
waiting room- passenger hall, waiting room
gate- exit
customs supervision- customs control
destination- destination
At the station
booking/ticket office- ticket sales and booking office
trolley- luggage trolley
porter- porter
compartment- coupe
restaurant / buffet / dining car- dining car, restaurant car
timetable / indicator board- train schedule
seat- place
penalty fare- penalty for unpaid travel
carriage- carriage
railway line- rails
railway station- passenger station
express train- express train
ticket barrier- turnstile
On the ship
life belt /boat / jacket- lifebuoy/boat/vest
harbor- harbor
deck- deck
cruise- cruise
car deck- car compartment
crossing- sea voyage, crossing
crew- ship crew
rough/calm sea- storm/calm
cabin / cuddy- cabin/cabin on a small ship
seasick- nausea associated with seasickness
to embark / disembark- board/disembark the ship
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There are as many means of transport as you can only imagine. They are a bus, a bicycle, a car, a ship, a train, a plane and so on. And today I want to discuss all of them.
The most popular means of transport is a car. Nowadays there are so many car producers and brands that a car becomes the most popular and comfortable type of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driving license and the foreign country rules. A dream of many people is to buy a car and for most of them it comes true.
Another popular transport is a bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all these. The cost of traveling by bus is much lower than that of a car.
Bicycle is popular among young people. They use it during the warm seasons to travel around the city or the nearby places. It’s healthy and affordable for most of people.
Train is popular for its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can make a long travel on the train and don’t need to pay a lot for it.
Plane is popular for its speed but the cost is quite high. It is thought to be the safest means of transport among all. The most luxurious means of transport is a ship. I mean not those small ordinary ships, but the ones that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often called liners.
So we just need to pick up the one we like and completely enjoy it.
Translation:
There are as many types of transport as you can imagine. This is a bus, bicycle, car, ship, train, plane and so on. And today I want to discuss them.
The most popular means of transportation is a car. Nowadays, there are so many car manufacturers and so many brands that a car is becoming the most popular and comfortable mode of transport. You can travel by car everywhere. The only thing that can stop you is your driver's license and the rules of driving in another country. Buying a car is a dream for many people, and for most it comes true.
Another popular transport is the bus. Not everyone can drive or many people just want to enjoy the view and concentrate on their thoughts while traveling. And the bus allows all this. The cost of traveling by bus is significantly lower than the cost of using a car.
Bicycles are popular among young people. They use it during the warm season to travel around the city or to nearby places. It is useful and accessible to most people.
The train is popular due to its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can take a long train trip and you don't have to pay much for it.
The plane is popular due to its speed, but its cost is quite high. He is considered the most in a safe way transport among all.
The highest class vehicle is a ship. I'm not talking about those small ordinary ships, but the ones that travel across oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often called liners.
Well, we just need to pick the one we like and enjoy it completely.
Phrases:
car producers and car brands- manufacturers cars And brands cars
to travel by car - travel by car
a driving license - license (car)
a dream comes true- dream is coming true
to enjoy the view- enjoy view
the cost of travel- price trips
to be popular among- be popular among
travel around the city- travel around the city
to beaffordable - to be permissible (monetarily)
don't need to pay a lot - no need to pay a lot
travel across the oceans- travel through oceans
to pick up sth - select something
Hello, dear readers! The modern world is unthinkable without vehicles. Since ancient times, people have been looking for ways to make their movement faster and easier. The vehicle has gradually evolved - from horses, deer and dogs to airplanes and helicopters. Every day we come across at least one type of transportation device - bicycles, trains, buses, cars. Therefore, the topic of transport in English is very important.
Vehicle names in English The vehicle connects peoples, countries and continents. In the USA and Great Britain, such types of transport as underground and overground trains, taxis, buses, airplanes and, of course, a personal car are very popular. They offer residents of big cities efficient, convenient and quick way movement. But vehicles such as trolleybuses and trams are rare in Western cities, mainly in museums.
In addition, unlike Russian fares, in America and Britain fares are charged by distance. When entering public transport, the passenger tells the driver his destination, and he, in turn, punches him with a ticket with the required amount. As for sea and air transport, here everything is the same as with us, you have to pay for a ticket. Only the amounts are different.
I have prepared a convenient table for you in which you will find the English translation and pronunciation of this or that word:
English | Transcription | Translation | English | Transcription | Translation |
| transport | ["træns‚pɔ:rt] | transport | breakdown | ["breɪk‚daʋn] | accident |
| parking | ["pɑ:rkɪŋ] | parking | crossroad | ["krɔ:s‚rəʋd] | crossroads |
| highway | ["haɪ‚weɪ] | highway | cabstand | [ˈkæbræŋk] | parking |
| main | highway | helmet | ["helmɪt] | hard hat, helmet | |
| sidewallk | ["saɪd‚wɔ:k] | sidewalk | Metro | ["metrəʋ] | metro |
| traffic lights | ["træfɪk laɪt] | traffic light | station | ["steɪʃən] | station |
| transit | ["trænsɪt] | transit | component | detail | |
| boot | trunk | chassis | [ˈʃæsɪ] | chassis | |
| parking place | ["pɑ:rkɪŋ pleɪs] | parking | cowl | hood | |
| pedestrian | pedestrian | ignition | [ıg"nıʃən] | ignition | |
| refuelling | gas station | carburettor | carburetor | ||
| brake | brake | motor | ["məʋtər] | motor | |
| bumper | [ˈbʌmpə] | bumper | pedal | ["pedəl] | pedal |
| cab | cabin | piston | piston | ||
| speedometer | speedometer | semaphore | semaphore | ||
| trunk | trunk | switch | arrow | ||
| tire | ["taɪər] | tire | marine | fleet | |
| jeep | jeep | wheel | wheel, steering wheel | ||
| limousine | ["lɪmə‚zi:n] | limousine | body | ["bɒdɪ] | body |
| sedan | sedan | cabriolet | [ˌkæbrɪəuˈleɪ] | cabriolet | |
| berth | reserved seat | hatch-back | [ˈhætʃbæk] | hatchback | |
| car | carriage | van | van | ||
| compartment | coupe | universal | [‚ju:nə"vɜ:rsəl] | station wagon | |
| anchor | ["æŋkər] | anchor | barrier | [bæriə®] | barrier |
| aqualung | [ˈækwəlʌŋ] | scuba | taxi | ["tæksɪ] | Taxi |
| bay | bay | platform | ["plætfɔ:rm] | platform | |
| harbor | ["hɑ:bə] | harbor | cable | ["keɪbəl] | chain |
| hold | hold | canvas | ["kænvəs] | sail | |
| jetty | [ˈɪˈdʒetɪ] | pier | compartment | compartment | |
| moorage | berth | deck | deck | ||
| overboat | [ˈəuvəbɔd] | overboard | buoy | buoy | |
| mast | mast | stern | stern | ||
| master | ["mæstər] | captain | watercraft | [ˈwɔ:təkrɑ:ft ] | ships, boats |
| scull | paddle | boat | boat | ||
| sluice | gateway | ferry | ["ferɪ] | ferry |
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By the way, despite the fact that the phrase book contains a phrase with which one asks whether a passenger gets off at the next stop, in Western countries In public transport it is not customary to ask “Are you getting off at the next one?” This question will only make you look like a foreigner from Russia or the CIS countries. English speakers themselves explain it this way: “we just shove”, that is, “we push the crowd away” and maybe we say “excuse me”.
Types of vehicles in English
As you know, transport is divided into several types and subtypes:
- Ground-underground (railway, special, personal, etc.)
- Air (military, passenger, cargo)
- Marine (military, passenger, cargo)
Now we can specifically study the types of vehicles themselves using a table with transcription. The translation is presented in both Russian and English:
English | Transcription | Translation | English | Transcription | Translation |
Ground-ground |
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| automobile | [‚ɔ:təmə"bi:l] | automobile | train | train | |
| bulldozer | ["bulˌdəuzə] | bulldozer | car | car | |
| bus | bus | landrover | all-terrain vehicle | ||
| catafalque | [ˈkætəfælk] | hearse | petrol tanker | ["petrəl tæŋk] | fuel truck |
| combine | harvester | push-cycle | [ʹpʋʃ͵saık (ə)l] | scooter | |
| dust-cart | garbage truck | tram | tram | ||
| excavator | ["ekskəveɪtə] | excavator | trolley bus | ["trɒlɪ‚bʌs] | trolleybus |
| loader | [ˈləudə] | loader | truck | truck | |
| lorry | ["lɔ:rɪ] | truck | diesel locomotive | [ˈdiːzl ‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv] | locomotive |
| motor bike | ["məʋtər‚baɪk] | moped | electric locomotive | [ɪ"lektrɪk ‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv] | electric locomotive |
| motorcycle | ["məʋtər‚saɪkəl] | motorbike | locomotive | [‚ləʋkə"məʋtɪv] | locomotive |
| electrotrain | [ɪ"lektrəʋ treɪn] | electric train | steam locomotive | locomotive | |
| hand car | trolley | suburban train | train | ||
| local train | ["ləʋkəl treɪn] | commuter train | tram | tram | |
| bicycle | ["baɪsɪkəl] | bike | skateboard | ["skeɪt‚bɔ:rd] | skateboard |
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