[C+] Driving and Traveling I

LET'S UNDERSTAND 1 📚

Driving and Traffic

Driving woman

A. crosswalk noun phrase

a special place in a road with black and white stripes where traffic must stop to allow people to walk across; called "pedestrian crossing" in British English

Example:

Pedestrians have the right of way at a crosswalk so you should stop when there are people trying to cross the road.

B. reckless driving noun phrase

a traffic offense whereby the driver of a vehicle disregards the rules of the road, or is driving under no control causing accidents or other damage

Example:

Speeding and neglecting to stop at a traffic light are just some of many forms of reckless driving.

C. roadworthy adjective

used to describe a vehicle that is in good enough condition to be driven on the road without danger

Example:

Cars should be regularly examined to ensure that they are roadworthy and properly maintained.

D. give way phrase

to slow down and, if necessary, stop in order to allow other vehicles to go past before you move onto a road and prevent a crash from happening

Example:

You need to give way if you're turning left at an intersection with a 'left turn on red after stopping' sign.

E. honk one's horn phrase

to make the horn of your vehicle produce a short loud sound to alert a driver who is about to hit you, to alert a pedestrian that they are in danger, or to alert another car of a traffic signal

Example:

The driver of the black pick-up truck honked his horn since the driver in front of him was distracted.

F. jump a red light phrase

to ignore a red traffic light and keep driving or to start moving before it turns green;

also called "jump the light" or "run a (red) light"

Example:

The police officer fined her for jumping a red light when she was on her way home for an emergency.

LET'S TRY IT!

Direction: Complete the sentences using the words about describing food products.

crosswalk	roadworthy	reckless driving
give way	honk your horn	jump a red light

The problem with trying to maintain an old car is that you're always throwing money down the drain just to keep it .
The new city officials have proposed new penalties for careless or which could mean heavier consequences once approved.
Jordan tried to every chance he could so he avoided missing his flight and arrived at the airport on time.
When driving, you should if you're moving off from being stopped on the side of the road.
During heavy traffic, cars and other vehicles would block this , forcing the pedestrians to make their way between cars.
It would not be a good idea to to get your friend's attention while you're on the road, it can confuse other drivers around.

LET'S UNDERSTAND 2 📚

Travel and Accommodation

Travel Woman

A. non-refundable adjective

a sum of money that is not repayable or returnable in any circumstances

Example:

The school bus fee is non-refundable and non-transferable, unless the school cancels the service.

B. scheduled/charter flight noun

a scheduled flight is a normal, regular flight; a charter flight is when a person, group or company hire an entire aircraft for a specific journey

Example:

He was elected by a great number of people.

C. unlimited mileage noun

a rental car rate that allows the renter to drive an unlimited number of miles for the same price, with no additional mileage charges

Example:

The unlimited mileage we offer applies only in the state where you picked up the rental vehicle and the neighbouring states.

D. cancellation noun

amount of money you need to pay if you cancel a reservation after the cancellation deadline or cancel it against the company's policies

Example:

If you cancel within an hour of placing your order, you can avoid a cancellation fee of $10.

E.exotic island noun

not like the islands you're used to; places where you find something unique, something beautiful, something mysterious, usually because it is in a distant country

Example:

Our destination is an exotic island about half the size of our country and its population is only about 1,500.

F. through train noun

a train that travels a long distance without making any stops or with a limited number of stops; also called a "direct train"

Example:

We ended the trip on a through train, drinking wine and having some cheese, looking at the beautiful scenery.

G. holiday of a lifetime noun phrase

the best, or a very special, once in a lifetime holiday experience

Example:

Going on a safari camp and being on a hot air balloon ride are some of the activities I imagine in the holiday of a lifetime.

H. go on a cruise verb phrase

to make a trip by sea in a liner for pleasure, often stopping at a series of ports

Example:

Aunt Allison and Uncle Jim have been saving up for their plan to go on a world cruise for their silver annivesary.

I. get away from it all verb phrase

to go somewhere, usually on vacation, where you can completely relax and forget your responsibilities or problems

Example:

My high school friends and I have decided to go paragliding in Cape Town, South Africa to get away from it all.

J. come and go as you please verb phrase

to be allowed to go into and leave a place whenever you want

Example:

If you drive your own car to your trips, you can have the freedom to come and go as you please.

K. chalet noun

a small wooden house found in the mountains, especially one used by people on vacation

Example:

Jeremy's family stayed at a luxury ski chalet with a hot tub in the most picturesque location offering a perfect place for a wonderful winter holiday.

L. guest house noun

a small, relatively cheap hotel or a separate facility from a main home that is designed to provide accommodations for visitors

Example:

After a long day of backpacking, I checked into possibly the cheapest guest house I found and fell asleep in the bed without removing my backpack.

K. inn noun

similar to a pub, but also offering accommodation where you can stay for the night, usually in the countryside

Example:

The Runningdale Inn is popular for its wall filled with photographs of celebrities who have stopped by for a drink.

LET'S PRACTICE!

A. Direction: Complete the sentences by using the words in Let's Understand. The first letter is already given for each one.

We offer u within your country of rental, extra charges may apply for cross-bordering.
The Smith family just lives in the main house next to this g . It's affordable but offers stylish interiors.
With all the beauty of this e, it is not surprising that it has drawn a number of celebrity visitors.
You can cross major towns with the railways but you may have to transfer if you are not able to get a t .
This airline's flight tickets can only be used on the date and are n .
My friends and I are planning to stay at a c in the Smoky Mountain for the coming Christmas holidays.
The cost of a seat on a c is part of the total cost of the package offered by the tour operator.
During the day, this i is peacefully quiet but it comes to life at night when bikers in town visit for some beer. The lodgers sometimes complaint about the noise, though.
You should expect to be charged a c if you give notice about not making it less than 48 hours ahead.

B. Direction: Complete the passage using the words in the box.

holiday of a lifetime	come and go as you please
go on a cruise	get away from it all

Sea travel is normally on a ferry, and the journey is called a crossing, but you can have a vacation on the sea if you (1). For some people, a luxury cruise is the (2). You may decide to book a berth in a shared cabin , or to have a single or double cabin. For an additional charge, you can often get a deluxe cabin, perhaps on the upper deck. Cruises often go to exotic islands where you can (3). However, these types of holidays won't give you the freedom to (4) since they usually have fixed itineraries.

LET'S RECAP! 📝

Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?