Vocabulary Lessons

In one way or another, we all use some form of transportation to get where we want to go. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context, as seen in the example. You can use the Internet to find such sentences.

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

1. avenue
2. bicycle lane
3. bus
4. bus pass
5. bus stop
6. bus stop
7. cable car
8. highway
9. intersection
10. motorist
11. pedestrian
12. street
13. subway
14. subway line
15. subway station
16. taxi
17. taxi stand
18. ticket machine
19. train station
20. truck

Describe the transportation system in your area. How do people commute to and from school and work? What transportation problems do people encounter as they get around the city?