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adventure ·noun

Definition: an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience Level: A2

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aeroplane ·noun

Definition: a vehicle that flies and has at least one engine and wings Level: A2

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air ·noun (AIRCRAFT)

Definition: travel in an aircraft Level: A2

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airport ·noun

Definition: a place where aircraft regularly take off and land, with buildings for passengers to wait in Level: A2

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ambulance ·noun

Definition: a special vehicle used to take ill or injured people to hospital Level: A2

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arrive ·verb (REACH A PLACE)

Definition: to reach a place, especially at the end of a journey Level: A2

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battery ·noun

Definition: a device that produces electricity to provide power for mobile phones, laptop computers, radios, cars, etc. Level: A2

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bicycle ·noun

Definition: a two-wheeled vehicle that you sit on and move by turning the two pedals Level: A2

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bike ·noun (BICYCLE)

Definition: a bicycle Level: A2

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book ·verb

Definition: to arrange to use or do something at a particular time in the future Level: A2

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bus station ·noun

Definition: the place where a bus starts or ends its journey Level: A2

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bus stop ·noun

Definition: a place where a bus stops to allow passengers to get on and off Level: A2

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camp ·verb

Definition: to stay in a tent or temporary shelter Level: A2

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camping ·noun

Definition: when you stay in a tent on holiday Level: A2

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car park ·noun

Definition: an area of ground for parking cars Level: A2

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case ·noun (BAG)

Definition: a suitcase Level: A2

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change ·verb (JOURNEY)

Definition: to get off a train, bus, etc. and catch another in order to continue a journey Level: A2

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coach ·noun (VEHICLE)

Definition: a comfortable bus used to take groups of people on journeys Level: A2

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cycling ·noun

Definition: the sport or activity of riding a bicycle Level: A2

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driving licence ·noun

Definition: official permission for someone to drive a car, received after passing a driving test, or a document showing this Level: A2

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engine ·noun

Definition: the part of a vehicle that uses energy from oil, electricity or steam to make it move Level: A2

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enter ·verb (PLACE)

Definition: to come or go into a place Level: A2

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exit ·noun (ROAD)

Definition: a road which you use to leave a motorway or roundabout Level: A2

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flight ·noun (JOURNEY)

Definition: a journey through air or space in an aircraft or other vehicle Level: A2

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fly ·verb (MOVE THROUGH AIR)

Definition: When a bird, insect or aircraft flies, it moves through the air. Level: A2

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guest ·noun (HOTEL)

Definition: a person who is staying in a hotel Level: A2

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guidebook ·noun

Definition: a book that gives visitors information about a particular place Level: A2

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helicopter ·noun

Definition: an aircraft which flies using long, thin parts on top of it that turn round and round very fast Level: A2

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journey ·noun

Definition: when you travel from one place to another Level: A2

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lift ·noun (RIDE)

Definition: a free ride somewhere, usually in a car Level: A2

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luggage ·noun

Definition: bags and cases that you carry with you when you are travelling Level: A2

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map ·noun

Definition: a picture that shows where countries, towns, roads, rivers, etc. are Level: A2

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miss ·verb (TOO LATE)

Definition: to arrive too late to get on a bus, train, aircraft, etc. Level: A2

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motorbike ·noun

Definition: a vehicle with two wheels and an engine Level: A2

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motorway ·noun

Definition: a long, wide road, usually used by traffic travelling fast over long distances Level: A2

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on ·preposition (TRAVEL)

Definition: used for showing some methods of travelling Level: A2

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pack ·verb

Definition: to put your things into bags, boxes, etc. when you are going on holiday or leaving the place where you live Level: A2

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park ·verb

Definition: to leave a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time Level: A2

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passenger ·noun

Definition: someone who is travelling in a vehicle but is not controlling it Level: A2

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passport ·noun (TRAVEL)

Definition: an official document, often a small book, that you need to enter or leave a country Level: A2

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path ·noun (TRACK)

Definition: a long, narrow track between one place and another Level: A2

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petrol ·noun

Definition: a liquid fuel used in cars Level: A2

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petrol station ·noun

Definition: a place where you can buy petrol Level: A2

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pilot ·noun

Definition: someone who flies an aircraft Level: A2

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platform ·noun (TRAIN)

Definition: the area in a railway station where you get on and off trains Level: A2

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railway ·noun

Definition: the system of transport which uses trains, or the metal tracks on which trains run Level: A2

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receptionist ·noun

Definition: someone who works in a hotel or office building, answering the telephone and dealing with guests Level: A2

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return ·verb (GO BACK)

Definition: to go or come back to a place where you were before Level: A2

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roundabout ·noun

Definition: a circular place where roads meet and where cars drive around until they arrive at the road that they want to turn into Level: A2

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scooter ·noun

Definition: a small motorcycle Level: A2

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ship ·noun

Definition: a large boat that carries people or goods by sea Level: A2

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sightseeing ·noun

Definition: the activity of visiting places which are interesting because they are historical, famous, etc. Level: A2

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stay ·verb (LIVE)

Definition: to live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor Level: A2

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stop ·verb (BUS/TRAIN)

Definition: If a bus, train, etc. stops at a particular place, it pauses at that place so that people can get on and off. Level: A2

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suitcase ·noun

Definition: a large rectangular case with a handle for carrying clothes and possessions while travelling Level: A2

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take ·verb (TRAVEL)

Definition: to travel somewhere by using a bus, train, car, etc. Level: A2

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take ·verb (DIRECTIONS)

Definition: used to tell someone which road to go along in order to get somewhere Level: A2

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tour ·noun

Definition: a visit to and around a place, area, or country Level: A2

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tour guide ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to show visitors a place or area Level: A2

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tourist ·noun

Definition: someone who visits a place for pleasure and does not live there Level: A2

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traffic ·noun (VEHICLES)

Definition: the cars, trucks, etc. using a road Level: A2

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traffic light ·noun

Definition: a set of red, green, and yellow lights that is used to stop and start traffic Level: A2

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tram ·noun

Definition: an electric vehicle for carrying passengers, mostly in cities, which moves along metal lines in the road Level: A2

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trip ·noun

Definition: a journey in which you visit a place for a short time and come back again Level: A2

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tyre ·noun

Definition: a thick, round piece of rubber filled with air, that fits around a wheel Level: A2

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visitor ·noun

Definition: someone who visits a person or place Level: A2

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way ·noun (ROUTE)

Definition: the route you take to get from one place to another Level: A2

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wheel ·noun (ON VEHICLE)

Definition: a circular object fixed under a vehicle so that it moves smoothly over the ground Level: A2