ielts transport

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journey

A trip from one place to another. Example: My ______ to work takes about an hour.

traffic congestion

A situation in which roads are crowded with vehicles and traffic moves slowly.

Example: Better public transport could reduce ______ in city centres.

highway

A main road, especially one connecting towns or cities. Example: We took the ______ to get to the airport.

commuter

A person who regularly travels between home and work. Example: As a daily ______, she spends two hours on the train.

bus lane

A lane on a road reserved mainly for buses. Example: The new ______ has made bus services faster.

ferry

A boat or ship that carries passengers, and sometimes vehicles, across water. Example: We took a ______ to the island.

tunnel

A passage built underground or through a hill, sometimes beneath water. Example: The train passed through a long ______ beneath the mountain.

freeway

A major road designed for fast traffic, with controlled entry and exit points and no traffic lights. Example: We joined the ______ just outside the city.

railway

A system of tracks along which trains carry passengers or goods. Example: The new ______ connects the two cities.

pedestrianised area

A place where most or all motor vehicles are prohibited so people can walk freely. Example: The main shopping street is now a ______.

travel by public transport

To use shared services such as buses or trains to get from one place to another. Example: I usually ______ because it is cheaper than driving.

commute to work

To travel regularly between home and your workplace. Example: I ______ by train every weekday.

catch a bus/train

To get on a bus or train in order to travel somewhere. Example: We need to ______ before the last service leaves.

drive on the highway

To travel by car along a main road connecting towns or cities. Example: Learner drivers may feel nervous when they first ______.

go through a tunnel

To travel through an underground passage or a passage through a hill. Example: We have to ______ to reach the other side of the mountain.

take a ferry

To travel across water using a boat or ship that provides a regular transport service. Example: We will ______ to the nearby island tomorrow.

get stuck in traffic

To be unable to move, or to move very slowly, because the road is crowded with vehicles. Example: If we leave during rush hour, we might ______.

park in a secure area

To leave a vehicle somewhere protected against theft or damage. Example: To reduce the risk of theft, always ______.

check traffic updates

To look for the latest information about road conditions, delays and congestion. Example: Before setting off, remember to ______.

use a GPS device

To use an electronic navigation device that determines your location using satellites. Example: You can ______ to find your way around an unfamiliar city.