Transportation

“Transportation” is a key topic for you as an ESL learner to grasp, as it directly impacts daily life. Whether it's asking for directions, buying a bus ticket, or describing your commute, navigating transportation requires specific vocabulary and comprehension. Understanding today’s terms will empower you to move about confidently and independently within any English environment. Let’s jump right in!

In today’s lesson, you’re going to have:

• 5 advanced English vocabulary words about Transportation.

• 15 examples of phrases that you can use on a daily basis.

• Eye-catching images will help you learn and retain the vocabulary.

1. Carpool

📚 DEFINITION

A group of people traveling together in a single vehicle, typically to save on transportation costs or reduce environmental impact; to travel in such a manner.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. They decided to carpool to work to reduce their carbon footprint.

2. Carpooling allows commuters to share the expenses of gas and parking.

3. We set up a carpooling schedule to take turns driving our kids to soccer practice.

2. Toll

📚 DEFINITION

A charge payable for the use of a particular road or bridge, typically used to fund its construction or maintenance.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The toll booth collected fees from drivers passing through the expressway.

2. We had to pay a toll to cross the bridge into the neighboring state.

3. The government announced an increase in toll rates to finance infrastructure projects.

3. Lane

📚 DEFINITION

A marked route for a single line of vehicles within a road or highway, typically separated by painted lines and used for guiding traffic.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. The highway has dedicated lanes for cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

2. Stay in the right lane if you're planning to exit at the next junction.

3. The bicycle lane is separated from vehicular traffic by a barrier for added safety.

4. Rush hour

📚 DEFINITION

The busy periods of the day when traffic congestion is at its peak, typically occurring during the morning and evening when people are commuting to and from work.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. Avoid driving during rush hour if you can, as traffic tends to be gridlocked.

2. Public transportation services often experience overcrowding during rush hour.

3. His job allows him to work flexible hours, avoiding the stress of rush hour traffic.

5. Fare

📚 DEFINITION

The money paid for transportation, especially by bus, train, or taxi.

📄 Example Sentences:

1. We purchased our bus fares before boarding the double-decker.

2. Senior citizens are eligible for discounted fares on public transportation.

3. The taxi driver quoted a fare based on the distance to our destination.

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