Types of transportation
This urban transport system consists of electrically powered vehicles running on tracks at street level, often sharing the road with cars.
The tram
This verb means “to enter a vehicle such as a bus, train, or plane.
Get on or board
This is the place where trains regularly arrive and depart in a city.
The train station
This happens when a flight leaves later than scheduled.
A delay
“I went to school with the bus.”
I went to school by bus.
This is a vehicle that travels on water and carries people or cars across short distances.
The ferry
Complete the sentence:
"I arrived late because I ______ the bus."
missed
This is where you wait for a bus.
The bus stop
This term refers to bags that do not arrive at the destination with the passenger.
A lost luggage
“She did a travel to Paris last summer.”
She travelled to Paris last summer.
This is a fast train that travels long distances between cities at very high speed.
A high-speed train or bullet train
This formal verb means “to travel regularly between home and work or school.”
to commute
This is the place at the airport where you show your ticket and give your luggage.
The check-in
This occurs when too many tickets are sold and some passengers cannot board.
Overbooking
“We took the train, and we descended in Rome.”
We took the train, and we got off in Rome.
This term refers to a small bus that operates on flexible routes and schedules, often on demand. It usually connects the city centre to the airport.
Shuttle bus
This verb means “to arrive at a destination after a journey.”
Ex. After a long journey I _______ Rome
Reached
This is the area at an airport where passengers wait just before boarding, often connected to a specific flight number.
The gate
This is when a flight is officially stopped and will not take place.
A cancellation
“I was stuck in a traffic because there was too many cars.”
I was stuck in traffic because there were too many cars.
This is a type of bus used for long-distance travel, usually more comfortable and with fewer stops.
A coach
This verb means “to go from one vehicle to another during a journey.”
to transfer
This is the place where you wait to get on a train.
The platform
This is when there are too many cars and the road is very slow.
A traffic jam
“We took a taxi to arrive at the airport on time.”
We took a taxi to get to the airport on time