In English about transport. Means of transport. Transport in English. transport. Vocabulary exercises

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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 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 don't 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 is 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 taxies, others do not like walking. Taste differ. And everyone can have his own opinion.

At present, there are many modes of transportation such as airplane, ship, bus, taxi, bicycle… And now I will try to explain my opinion.

One of the most common modes of transport is the bus. This type of transport is one of the oldest. It is common for older people or teenagers. For the elderly, it is cheap and convenient. For teenagers, the bus helps to get to school. As for me, I like to get to school by bus. There are always good and quiet drivers on my route. I often come across funny cases with older people. I always help them. So you can see that there is a kind of atmosphere in the bus. Another form of transport is a taxi. This is a rather expensive vehicle. This is a good idea if you need to travel long distances. I don't like this mode of transport. Taxi drivers are always mean, obnoxious people, or at least I have met such people. Taxis are often old and dirty with a bad 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. In such a bike is the best alternative. The bicycle is an absolutely ecological mode of transport. It is mobile and easy to ride. And it's good for health, especially for the heart or legs.

But I prefer to walk. It's really amazing. You can just stop and look at different 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 mode 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 could not be discussed. And everyone can have their own opinion.

The list of English words on the topic "Transport" (Transport) suitable for continuing to learn English (both independently and with a teacher). The list is quite complete: you can independently choose the words to study, which are divided into categories: means of transport, verbs, set combinations and phrasal verbs, people, transport problems. Transcriptions are given for the most difficult words. The list of English words can also be copied from the site and printed. Additionally attached vocabulary exercises.

I. Means of Transport:

1. means of transport - means of transport (singular, plural)
2. vehicle [‘viːɪkl] - vehicle
3. balloon - balloon
4. helicopter - helicopter
5. plane / airplane - airplane
6. car / taxi - car / taxi
7. bus/coach
8. double-decker bus - double-decker bus
9. van / lorry - van / truck
10. train - train
11. underground
12. ship - ship
13. ferry - ferry
14. yacht - yacht
15. bike / motorbike - bike / motorcycle

II. Transport Verbs:

16. reach / get to - get to
7. arrive in / at - arrive in (big city / place)
18. go on foot / walk - walk
19. go by car/ bus/ etc. - go by car
20. cycle [‘saɪkl] — ride a bike
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.)
27. go on foot
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 - miss the bus / train
32. get on a bus / a train - get on the 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 - I need (time) to get to ...

IV. People:

38. cyclelist / 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
45. car fumes - exhaust gases
46. dangerous driving
47. a lot of traffic
48. few pedestrian (zebra) crossings
49. narrow roads - narrow roads
50. overcrowding - overcrowding
51. queues at the bus stops
52. roadworks - road work
53. ticket prices
54. traffic lights - traffic lights
55. traffic jams
56. get stuck in a jam - get stuck in traffic
57. delays - delays on the route

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transport. Vocabulary 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 words into 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 4Fill in the words: take off, a motorbike, trips, an accident, carriages, flight, traffic jams, check, passenger, get to

If it were necessary to characterize the modern world in one word, then I would not be mistaken in choosing the word "movement" ( move), and the movement is always and everywhere: on the ground ( on land), on water ( on water), by air ( through the air). We are on the move all the time on the move) and, depending on our needs, choose different modes of transport ( means of transport). Since the physical capabilities of a person are limited, and on foot ( on foot) you won’t go far and quickly, in the entire history of its existence, a person has found and is finding new ways to travel. In today's article, we will consider, if not all, then very many modes of transport available ( available) in modern world.

Ground transport

Cars ( cars). One of the most comfortable convenient) and comfortable ( comfortable) ways to get from point A to point B. A hundred years ago they were considered a luxury ( luxury), only a few could afford ( allow) buy a personal car. But now it is impossible to imagine life without cars.
Buses ( buses/coaches). The most common way to travel for short, medium and even long distances.
Trucks ( trucks/lorries). They can hardly be called a daily mode of transport for most people, but they transport goods both between cities and regions, and between countries.
Trains ( trains). The favorite mode of transport of many detective stories, most of which were written in the last century. If the writers were transported to today's world, they would have a difficult choice of location for the detective's action - after all, there is also a light rail ( light railway), which is mainly used to transport passengers around the city. This is a cross between a train and a tram, but closer to a tram. It is popular in Britain, America, Canada and other countries. There are also freight trains ( freight / goods trains) used to transport goods.
Monorail ( monorail) a type of land transport that is not quite familiar to our person. It's like the subway, only above ground. It is especially popular in Asian countries, but in our country monorails can often be found in amusement parks or shopping centers.
Trams ( trams) or, as they were called in the old days, streetcars / trolley cars one of the earliest forms of public transport public transport), which is popular all over the world to this day.
Motorcycles ( motorcycles) need no introduction. Having appeared for the first time at the end of the century before last, they not only do not lose their relevance, but are also modified in every possible way. The "younger brother" of the motorcycle, known as the minibike ( minibike/minimoto/pocketbike), in fact, is a reduced copy of a conventional motorcycle. Their "relative" scooter(“scooter” / “motor scooter”) can be of various types: urban (a distinctive feature is small wheels) and sports.
It is impossible to pass by the transport known to all of us from the first years of life - an eternally young bicycle ( bicycle/bike/cycle). Since its inception, a lot of water has already flown under the bridge, and in our time you can find a variety of bicycles for a wide variety of purposes.
Don't forget about skateboards("skateboards"), segways("electric scooters") and roller skates(“roller skates”), which, however, do not accommodate more than one passenger and are designed more for enjoyment than for movement.
In rural areas and in towns, they still use carts("carts").

Water modes of transport

Ships ( ships) - the very ones that are often confused with sheep because of the similar pronunciation ( ship – sheep), are cargo ( cargo ships) and cruise ( cruise ships). Among the cruise ships, the most popular are the steamboat ( /steamer) and the ship ( motor ship).
cargo ships ( cargo ships), including container ships ( container vessels), tankers ( tankers), bulk carriers or bulk carriers ( bulk carriers), designed to transport heavy cargo by water.
Ferries ( ferries) are necessary for the transportation of passengers and cars from one coast to another.
paddle steamers ( paddle steamers) were used primarily to transport people and products along rivers.
Warships are used to defend the country in the event of an attack on the water ( naval ships), and underwater submarines ( submarines).
Hydrofoils ( hydrofoils), hovercraft ( hovercrafts), catamarans ( catamarans) are also used to transport people.
Motor boats ( motorboats/speedboats) were created for fun: water skiing, fishing, etc.
There are boats that are used not only for transportation, but also for housing. They are called houseboats. houseboats). A very recent invention is boat-cars ( car-boats), they can move both on land and on water.

Air Transport

Passenger aircraft ( passenger planes) have firmly entered the daily life of the modern world and are unlikely to leave it in the coming decades. There is also freight planes("cargo aircraft"), they quickly transport goods over long distances.
Fighter aircraft ( fighter planes) protect the borders of the country in the air.
Balloon ( hot air balloon) is widely used throughout the world as entertainment.
Airship("blimp") - an aircraft lighter than air, which is rarely used anywhere in the modern world, although recently interest in them has been reviving, as they can deliver cargo to places inaccessible to other aircraft.
Helicopters("helicopters") can fly up and down or hover in the air, but cannot boast of accommodating a large number of passengers.
Seaplanes or hydroplanes ( seaplanes) are able to take off from the water and land on the water surface. It should be noted that "seaplane" is a common name for different types of this air transport.
There are also vertical takeoff jets ( jump jets), which differ in that they do not need a runway to take off or land.
Hang gliders ( hang-gliders) are popular with thrill-seekers and are designed for one or two people.
spacecraft ( space crafts) include missiles ( rockets) and spacecraft or shuttles ( space ships / space shuttles).
There are many other aircraft such as ornithopters ( ornithopters), muscle cells ( human-powered aircraft), cyclocopters ( cyclocopters), flying submarines ( flying submarines), ekranoplanes ( ground effect vehicles), gyroplanes ( autogyros) and even backpacks-helicopters ( backpack helicopters)!

What a man has not managed to come up with, and how many unusual inventions are still waiting for us! And now I propose to repeat all the words again and test your knowledge in an interesting test.

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Test

Means of transport

will help you! Good luck!

There are as many means of transport as you can 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 is becoming 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 the people.

Train is popular for its low cost and cozy atmosphere. You can make a long journey 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 modes of transport as you can possibly 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 the car. Nowadays, there are so many car manufacturers and so many brands that the 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 driving rules in another country. Buying a car is a dream of many people, and for most it comes true.

Another popular means of 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 a bus ride is much lower than the cost of using a car.

The bicycle is 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 arrange a long train journey and you don't have to pay much for it.

The aircraft is popular due to its speed, but its cost is quite high. It is considered the safest mode of transport among all.

A vehicle from the highest class is a ship. I'm not talking about those small ordinary ships, but those that travel across the oceans with thousands of tourists. They are often referred to as liners.

Well, we just have to pick the one we like and enjoy it completely.

Phrases:

car producers and car brands- manufacturers machines and brands machines

to travel by car - To travel by car

a driving license - rights (car)

a dream comes true- dream comes 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 affordable (monetary)

don't need to pay a lot - no need to pay much

travel across the oceans- travel through oceans

to pick up sth - select something

car		automobile
ship	[ʃɪp]	ship
plane		airplane
driver	[ˈdraɪvə]	driver
boat		a boat
truck		truck
vehicle	[ˈviːɪkl]	automobile
flight		flight
bus		bus
fuel		fuel
engine	[ˈɛnʤɪn]	engine
ticket	[ˈtɪkɪt]	ticket
train		a train
crew		crew
accident	[ˈæksɪdənt]	accident
pilot	[ˈpaɪlət]	pilot
wheel		wheel
ride		the trip
passengers	[ˈpæsɪnʤə]	passenger
airline	[ˈeəlaɪn]	airline
bike		bicycle (motorcycle)
transportation	[ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən]	transportation
deck		deck
aircraft	[ˈeəkrɑːft]	airplane, aircraft
crash		accident
vessel	[ˈvɛsl]	vessel
port		port

Examples:

In the examples, not all possible meanings of words are given, but only one or two basic ones related to a given part of speech and topic. If you want to know more meanings and examples, use online dictionaries and translators.

car- automobile

I'd like to rent a car. – I would like to rent a car.

ship- ship

This ship will never sink. This ship will never sink.

plane- airplane

The plane took off (landed). - The plane took off (landed).

driver- driver

The driver was fined for speeding. The driver was fined for speeding.

boat- a boat

We are going to need a bigger boat. We'll need a bigger boat.

truck- truck

The truck is loaded with coal. – The truck is loaded with coal.

vehicle- automobile

How many vehicles do you have? - How many cars do you have?

flight– flight

That was a long flight. - It was a long flight.

bus- bus

Go to the bus stop and take a bus. – Go to the bus stop and get on the bus.

fuel- fuel

We ran out of fuel. - We're out of fuel.

engine- engine

Keep the engine running. - Do not turn off the engine (leave it running).

ticket- ticket

How much is a ticket? - How much does the ticket cost?

train- a train

I am traveling by train. - I am going (traveling) by train.

crew– crew

A ship's master is responsible for the crew. The captain of the ship is in charge of the crew.

accident- accident

I witnessed a car accident. - I witnessed a car accident.

pilot- pilot

A pilot is a person who flies a plane. A pilot is a person who controls an aircraft.

wheel- wheel

Do you have a spare wheel? - Do you have a spare tire?

ride- the trip

I'll give you a ride. - I'll give you a ride (literally: "I'll give you a ride").

passengers– passenger

Dear passengers, this is your captain speaking. - Dear passengers, says the captain.

airline– airline

What airline did you fly with? What airline did you fly with?

bike- bicycle (motorcycle)

My bike was stolen from a parking lot. My bike was stolen from the parking lot.

transportation– transportation

This vehicle is used for transportation of lumber. This machine is used to transport timber.

deck– deck

He went up on deck for some fresh air. He went up on deck to get some fresh air.

aircraft- plane, aircraft

Don't forget your personal possessions on the aircraft. Don't forget your personal items on the plane.

crash- accident

I wasn't injured in the crash. - I was not injured in the accident.

vessel– ship

The company has two fishing vessels. The company has two fishing boats.

port– port

naval port - military port

Notes:

What is the difference between car and vehicle?

Under the words car and vehicle often understand the same thing - a car. However, vehicle has a broader meaning - a vehicle, that is, not only cars, but also motorcycles, buses, airplanes, and even spaceships fall under this definition.

Plane or aircraft?

A similar situation with words plane and aircraft. plane- This is an aircraft, as a rule, of the civilian fleet. aircraft- aircraft, i.e. any air transport.

Ship or vessel?

In colloquial speech ship and vessel- synonyms, there is no particular difference between them, except that vessel sounds more formal.

By the way, in Russian there is also a difference between the words vessel and ship. A vessel is understood to mean any waterborne vehicle, including, for example, a rowboat or a lifeboat. A ship is usually a large vessel.

There is also an unofficial difference. Sailors of the fishing and transport fleet never call their ships ships, only “ship” or “steamboat” (steamboats, like steam locomotives, have long been gone, this is professional slang). On the other hand, the military never refers to warships as ships, only ships.

Helicopter or chopper?

You may have heard that a helicopter in English is often called chopper– especially in movies or computer games. Chopper is an American slang term for helicopter and is only used informally. Something like "turntable" in Russian.

Moreover, among the US military, it is considered bad form to call a helicopter chopper: