unit 11- transport and travel
TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL
0. VOCABULARY
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1. SPEAKING
Types of cars
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automobile: a self-propelled road vehicle designed to carry passengers, esp. one with four wheels that is powered by an internal-combustion engine
automatic: a car in which the gears change by themselves without any action by the driver
buggy: a light horse-drawn carriage having either four wheels (esp. in the U.S. and Canada) or two wheels (esp. in Britain and India)
cabriolet a car with a roof that can be folded back
camper van a motor caravan
car auto, automobile
classic car a high-quality car built between 1925 and 1948
compact (car) a small car
convertible (car) a car with a roof that can be folded back or removed completely
coupé a car with two side doors and a back that slopes downwards
courtesy car a car that a garage gives you to use while it is repairing your own car
cruiser a high-speed, long-range warship of medium displacement, armed with medium calibre weapons or missiles(a police car)
demo a car that people drive to decide whether they want to buy one like it
dragster (car)a car used in a drag race
electric car charged
estate car a car with a comparatively long body containing a large carrying space, reached through a rear door: usually the back seats can be folded forward to increase the carrying space; a long car with an extra door at the back and a lot of space behind the back seats
family car a comfortable car for a family (medium size)
four-wheel drive vehicle in which all four wheels receive power from the engine to help with steering. This makes the vehicle easier to drive on rough roads or surfaces such as sand or snow.
front-wheel drive
a car with this system
gas guzzler
a car that is expensive to drive because it uses a lot of petrol
gas-electric
gearshift stick shift
getaway car / van / vehicle
the vehicle that criminals use when they are driving away, for example from a bank where they have stolen money
a good runner
a car with an engine that works well
hardtop
a car with a metal roof, especially one that can be removed
hatchback
a type of car that has an extra door on the back that opens from the bottom instead of the side
hearse
a large car used for carrying a dead person in a coffin
hot rod
a car whose engine has been changed so it can go much faster
hybrid
You can use hybrid to refer to anything that is a mixture of other things, especially two other things.
jeep
A Jeep is a type of car that can travel over rough ground.
limo
a limousine
limousine
a large expensive comfortable car in which a screen separates the driver from the passengers
luxury car
cars which are not necessary, but which give you pleasure or make your driving more comfortable.
minicab
a car that is used as a taxi. You must call for it by telephone and you cannot stop it in the street.
minivan
motor caravan
a motor vehicle fitted with equipment for cooking, sleeping, etc., like that of a caravan
off-road vehicle
a vehicle that is designed to travel over rough ground
people carriers
for more than five people
racing car
a car that is designed and used for racing
right-hand drive
a right-hand drive vehicle is designed to be driven by someone sitting on the right
roadster
a car with no roof and only two seats.
runabout
a small car that is used for making short journeys. In American English, runabout is used of cars with open tops.
saloon
a closed car with a front and back seat for passengers and a boot for carrying things such as suitcases. The American word is sedan.
sedan
a closed two-door or four-door car with four to six seats (a saloon for the Americans)
soft-top car
a car that has a roof made of cloth that can be opened and folded back
sports car
a small fast car, often with a roof that you can take off
sports utility vehicle (SUV)
a powerful vehicle with four-wheel drive that can be driven over rough ground. The abbreviation SUV is often used.
sporty
a sporty car looks fast and expensive
squad car
a car used by police officers
station wagon
an estate car
stock car
an ordinary car that has been changed for racing, or an old car used for racing
stretch limo
a very long car with a large and comfortable space inside for several passengers
subcompact (car)
a subcompact car is the smallest type of car, slightly smaller than a compact car
taxi
a car whose driver is paid to take you to a particular place, especially a fairly short distance
taxi cab
the same as a taxi
two-door
van
is a small or medium-sized road vehicle with one row of seats at the front and a space for carrying goods behind.
vintage car
an old car, especially one that was built between 1919 and 1930
automatic: a car in which the gears change by themselves without any action by the driver
buggy: a light horse-drawn carriage having either four wheels (esp. in the U.S. and Canada) or two wheels (esp. in Britain and India)
cabriolet a car with a roof that can be folded back
camper van a motor caravan
car auto, automobile
classic car a high-quality car built between 1925 and 1948
compact (car) a small car
convertible (car) a car with a roof that can be folded back or removed completely
coupé a car with two side doors and a back that slopes downwards
courtesy car a car that a garage gives you to use while it is repairing your own car
cruiser a high-speed, long-range warship of medium displacement, armed with medium calibre weapons or missiles(a police car)
demo a car that people drive to decide whether they want to buy one like it
dragster (car)a car used in a drag race
electric car charged
estate car a car with a comparatively long body containing a large carrying space, reached through a rear door: usually the back seats can be folded forward to increase the carrying space; a long car with an extra door at the back and a lot of space behind the back seats
family car a comfortable car for a family (medium size)
four-wheel drive vehicle in which all four wheels receive power from the engine to help with steering. This makes the vehicle easier to drive on rough roads or surfaces such as sand or snow.
front-wheel drive
a car with this system
gas guzzler
a car that is expensive to drive because it uses a lot of petrol
gas-electric
gearshift stick shift
getaway car / van / vehicle
the vehicle that criminals use when they are driving away, for example from a bank where they have stolen money
a good runner
a car with an engine that works well
hardtop
a car with a metal roof, especially one that can be removed
hatchback
a type of car that has an extra door on the back that opens from the bottom instead of the side
hearse
a large car used for carrying a dead person in a coffin
hot rod
a car whose engine has been changed so it can go much faster
hybrid
You can use hybrid to refer to anything that is a mixture of other things, especially two other things.
jeep
A Jeep is a type of car that can travel over rough ground.
limo
a limousine
limousine
a large expensive comfortable car in which a screen separates the driver from the passengers
luxury car
cars which are not necessary, but which give you pleasure or make your driving more comfortable.
minicab
a car that is used as a taxi. You must call for it by telephone and you cannot stop it in the street.
minivan
motor caravan
a motor vehicle fitted with equipment for cooking, sleeping, etc., like that of a caravan
off-road vehicle
a vehicle that is designed to travel over rough ground
people carriers
for more than five people
racing car
a car that is designed and used for racing
right-hand drive
a right-hand drive vehicle is designed to be driven by someone sitting on the right
roadster
a car with no roof and only two seats.
runabout
a small car that is used for making short journeys. In American English, runabout is used of cars with open tops.
saloon
a closed car with a front and back seat for passengers and a boot for carrying things such as suitcases. The American word is sedan.
sedan
a closed two-door or four-door car with four to six seats (a saloon for the Americans)
soft-top car
a car that has a roof made of cloth that can be opened and folded back
sports car
a small fast car, often with a roof that you can take off
sports utility vehicle (SUV)
a powerful vehicle with four-wheel drive that can be driven over rough ground. The abbreviation SUV is often used.
sporty
a sporty car looks fast and expensive
squad car
a car used by police officers
station wagon
an estate car
stock car
an ordinary car that has been changed for racing, or an old car used for racing
stretch limo
a very long car with a large and comfortable space inside for several passengers
subcompact (car)
a subcompact car is the smallest type of car, slightly smaller than a compact car
taxi
a car whose driver is paid to take you to a particular place, especially a fairly short distance
taxi cab
the same as a taxi
two-door
van
is a small or medium-sized road vehicle with one row of seats at the front and a space for carrying goods behind.
vintage car
an old car, especially one that was built between 1919 and 1930
Native Speaker English
Security check:
Check-up:
a checkup / a check-up
It's a routine medical exam (chequeo, revisión médica) (British and American English)
My company insists I have a check-up once a year.
a check up
comprobación, puesta a punto (del coche) (American English)
http://www.pepboys.com/lp_pep_boys_free_services/ (USA website)
to check up
confirmar, comprobar
Can you check up what time the film starts?
They never check up to see how much it costs.
It's a routine medical exam (chequeo, revisión médica) (British and American English)
My company insists I have a check-up once a year.
a check up
comprobación, puesta a punto (del coche) (American English)
http://www.pepboys.com/lp_pep_boys_free_services/ (USA website)
to check up
confirmar, comprobar
Can you check up what time the film starts?
They never check up to see how much it costs.
Types of car insurance
Extras
A- Would you like to have any extras in the car?
B- Yes, I would like to have a GPS.
A- Ok, but there is an additional charge of 5 pounds a day.
A- Would you like to have any extras in the car?
B- Yes, I would like to have a GPS.
A- Ok, but there is an additional charge of 5 pounds a day.
3. VOCABULARY
a tune-up
afinación, puesta a punto (puede ser de un coche o un instrumento)
My car needs a tune-up.
I'm going to get my car in for a tune-up.
A tune-up will insure the working condition of the vehicle before taking it on a trip.
to tune up
afinar, puesta a punto (puede ser un coche o un instrumento)
I take my car to the mechanic on a regular schedule to let him tune up the engine and perform routine maintenance.
to tune /tju:n/
to change things in your car until it is the way you want it
a tune-up
afinación, puesta a punto (puede ser de un coche o un instrumento)
My car needs a tune-up.
I'm going to get my car in for a tune-up.
A tune-up will insure the working condition of the vehicle before taking it on a trip.
to tune up
afinar, puesta a punto (puede ser un coche o un instrumento)
I take my car to the mechanic on a regular schedule to let him tune up the engine and perform routine maintenance.
to tune /tju:n/
to change things in your car until it is the way you want it
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Vocabulary related with cars:
baby seat
child safety seat (for children under 2)
battery
a rechargeable device for storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, consisting of one or more separate secondary cells
booster seat
child safety seat (for children from 2 to 8)
boot
(Brit.) an enclosed compartment of a car for holding luggage, etc., usually at the rear, (U.S. and Canadian name) trunk
brakes
a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle, wheel, shaft, etc., or for keeping it stationary, esp. by means of friction
breakdown
to cease to function; become ineffective
bump
an impact; knock; jolt; collision
chipped
with a small piece or pieces broken off
cracked
something damaged with one or more thin lines on its surface
dent
a hollow or dip in a surface, as one made by pressure or a blow
diesel
a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc., driven by a diesel engine
engine
any machine designed to convert energy, esp. thermal energy, into mechanical work
flat tyre
a punctured car tyre
fuel
any substance burned as a source of heat or power, such as coal or petrol
fuel-efficient
functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort (or in this case, the least waste of fuel)
GPS
global positioning system
handbrake
(e.g. put the handbrake on) a brake operated by a hand lever
insurance
the act, system, or business of providing financial protection for property, life, health, etc., against specified contingencies, such as death, loss, or damage, and involving payment of regular premiums in return for a policy guaranteeing such protection
mileage
the total number of miles that a motor vehicle has travelled
motor
the engine, especially an internal-combustion engine, of a vehicle
one-way (car) rental
You leave the car you rented in the same place you took it.
rear door
the door at the back of the car
rear window
the window at the back of the car
returnable
able to be taken, given, or sent back
safety distance
stopping distance
the distance travelled between the time when someone decides to stop a vehicle moving, and the time when the vehicle completely stops.
(security distance: doesn't exist)
scratch
to mark or cut (the surface of something) with a rough or sharp instrument
scuff
to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor
small print
matter in a contract, etc., printed in small type, esp. when considered to be a trap for the unwary
spare tyre
an additional tyre, usually mounted on a wheel, carried by a motor vehicle in case of puncture
tank
a large container or reservoir for the storage of liquids or gases
tyre
a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp. a hollow inflated ring (pneumatic tyre) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube
voucher
a document serving as evidence for some claimed transaction, as the receipt or expenditure of money
wheel
a solid disc, or a circular rim joined to a hub by radial or tangential spokes, that is mounted on a shaft about which it can turn, as in vehicles and machines
windscreen
(Brit) the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp. the front window, (U.S. and Canadian name) windshield
wing mirror
a mirror on the outside of a car door that allows the driver to see the vehicles that are behind or overtaking
baby seat
child safety seat (for children under 2)
battery
a rechargeable device for storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, consisting of one or more separate secondary cells
booster seat
child safety seat (for children from 2 to 8)
boot
(Brit.) an enclosed compartment of a car for holding luggage, etc., usually at the rear, (U.S. and Canadian name) trunk
brakes
a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle, wheel, shaft, etc., or for keeping it stationary, esp. by means of friction
breakdown
to cease to function; become ineffective
bump
an impact; knock; jolt; collision
chipped
with a small piece or pieces broken off
cracked
something damaged with one or more thin lines on its surface
dent
a hollow or dip in a surface, as one made by pressure or a blow
diesel
a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc., driven by a diesel engine
engine
any machine designed to convert energy, esp. thermal energy, into mechanical work
flat tyre
a punctured car tyre
fuel
any substance burned as a source of heat or power, such as coal or petrol
fuel-efficient
functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort (or in this case, the least waste of fuel)
GPS
global positioning system
handbrake
(e.g. put the handbrake on) a brake operated by a hand lever
insurance
the act, system, or business of providing financial protection for property, life, health, etc., against specified contingencies, such as death, loss, or damage, and involving payment of regular premiums in return for a policy guaranteeing such protection
mileage
the total number of miles that a motor vehicle has travelled
motor
the engine, especially an internal-combustion engine, of a vehicle
one-way (car) rental
You leave the car you rented in the same place you took it.
rear door
the door at the back of the car
rear window
the window at the back of the car
returnable
able to be taken, given, or sent back
safety distance
stopping distance
the distance travelled between the time when someone decides to stop a vehicle moving, and the time when the vehicle completely stops.
(security distance: doesn't exist)
scratch
to mark or cut (the surface of something) with a rough or sharp instrument
scuff
to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor
small print
matter in a contract, etc., printed in small type, esp. when considered to be a trap for the unwary
spare tyre
an additional tyre, usually mounted on a wheel, carried by a motor vehicle in case of puncture
tank
a large container or reservoir for the storage of liquids or gases
tyre
a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp. a hollow inflated ring (pneumatic tyre) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube
voucher
a document serving as evidence for some claimed transaction, as the receipt or expenditure of money
wheel
a solid disc, or a circular rim joined to a hub by radial or tangential spokes, that is mounted on a shaft about which it can turn, as in vehicles and machines
windscreen
(Brit) the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp. the front window, (U.S. and Canadian name) windshield
wing mirror
a mirror on the outside of a car door that allows the driver to see the vehicles that are behind or overtaking
Engine vs. motor:
engine
máquina que convierte energía térmica en energía mecánica (i.e. motor térmico). El motor de un coche se llama engine (si es de steam, diesel, petrol). A su vez, engine es un tipo particular de motor.
· a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion.
petrol engine, diesel engine, internal combustion engine
motor
· a machine that produces motion or power for doing work.
electric motor
engine
máquina que convierte energía térmica en energía mecánica (i.e. motor térmico). El motor de un coche se llama engine (si es de steam, diesel, petrol). A su vez, engine es un tipo particular de motor.
· a machine that changes energy (such as heat from burning fuel) into mechanical motion.
petrol engine, diesel engine, internal combustion engine
motor
· a machine that produces motion or power for doing work.
electric motor
How to diagnose problems with your car
1.
You will need an on-board diagnostics reader (OBD) if your car was made after 1995 and some basic car knowledge:
- plug the reader into a port located under your dashboard when your car begins acting up, and it will identify the problem.
- expensive readers will spell out what's wrong, while cheaper models will give you a code to translate.
2.
Learn what smoke coming from your tailpipe means:
- black smoke indicates your fuel calibration is off.
- blue smoke means you're burning too much oil.
- white smoke means coolant is leaking.
Smoke coming from the hood is likely from a crack in one of the radiator hoses (leave the car cool down before you pop the hood). Although if you've recently had your oil check, see if the service station attendant forgot to put the oil cap back on.
3.
Know which signs mean big trouble and which mean you just need to refill one of your fluids.
- an engine that moans when you steer likely needs power steering fluid.
- a brake that sinks to the floor when you stop needs brake fluid.
- a clattering engine requires immediate attention (pull over, turn off the car, and call for roadside assistance).
4.
A car that screeches:
- when you accelerate may just need a new fan belt.
- when you steer may simply need a power steering belt adjusted.
- when you slow down means it's time for new brake pads.
5.
Recognise the noises that indicate an easy fix:
- a clicking wheel may just have a loose hubcap or a stone stuck in it.
- a clicking engine could mean you've got a bad valve.
- a loud, rapid rat-tat-tat sound of metal slapping metal could be a damaged or loose fan blade.
- a hiss usually means a leaking hose.
6.
If you hear thumping noises coming from the back of your car, check to see if something in your trunk is rattling around before you panic.
If the sound is more like a rumble and it gets worse when you turn, your wheel bearings may be worn out.
7.
If your engine is squealing like a pig, it's probably just a loose belt.
If you just drove through water, it could be that the belts are wet and the noise will go away as soon as they dry.
8.
If you notice that your car is dripping a clear fluid:
- If it is slippery, you might be leaking brake fluid, a situation that needs to be checked immediately.
- If it isn't slippery, it's probably just water coming from the air conditioning unit, which is normal.
- Clear fuid can also be gasoline, but you'll know that from the distinct smell.
- Some brake fluids have a yellowish tint.
9.
Know the colours of your car fluids in case you ever see a puddle of them beneath your car:
- coolant is usually green, but it can be red or brownish red as well and the colour is translucent.
- an opaque dark red colour means you're leaking either transmission or power steering fluid.
- black, brown or amber fluid is engine or gear oil.
10.
Know the sounds that mean serious business:
- if your engine gives off a knocking sound that gets faster as you drive, roars when you speed up, or whines in general, see a technician as soon as possible.
One study of auto repair shops found that 52% of repair charges represented completely unnecessary work.
You will need an on-board diagnostics reader (OBD) if your car was made after 1995 and some basic car knowledge:
- plug the reader into a port located under your dashboard when your car begins acting up, and it will identify the problem.
- expensive readers will spell out what's wrong, while cheaper models will give you a code to translate.
2.
Learn what smoke coming from your tailpipe means:
- black smoke indicates your fuel calibration is off.
- blue smoke means you're burning too much oil.
- white smoke means coolant is leaking.
Smoke coming from the hood is likely from a crack in one of the radiator hoses (leave the car cool down before you pop the hood). Although if you've recently had your oil check, see if the service station attendant forgot to put the oil cap back on.
3.
Know which signs mean big trouble and which mean you just need to refill one of your fluids.
- an engine that moans when you steer likely needs power steering fluid.
- a brake that sinks to the floor when you stop needs brake fluid.
- a clattering engine requires immediate attention (pull over, turn off the car, and call for roadside assistance).
4.
A car that screeches:
- when you accelerate may just need a new fan belt.
- when you steer may simply need a power steering belt adjusted.
- when you slow down means it's time for new brake pads.
5.
Recognise the noises that indicate an easy fix:
- a clicking wheel may just have a loose hubcap or a stone stuck in it.
- a clicking engine could mean you've got a bad valve.
- a loud, rapid rat-tat-tat sound of metal slapping metal could be a damaged or loose fan blade.
- a hiss usually means a leaking hose.
6.
If you hear thumping noises coming from the back of your car, check to see if something in your trunk is rattling around before you panic.
If the sound is more like a rumble and it gets worse when you turn, your wheel bearings may be worn out.
7.
If your engine is squealing like a pig, it's probably just a loose belt.
If you just drove through water, it could be that the belts are wet and the noise will go away as soon as they dry.
8.
If you notice that your car is dripping a clear fluid:
- If it is slippery, you might be leaking brake fluid, a situation that needs to be checked immediately.
- If it isn't slippery, it's probably just water coming from the air conditioning unit, which is normal.
- Clear fuid can also be gasoline, but you'll know that from the distinct smell.
- Some brake fluids have a yellowish tint.
9.
Know the colours of your car fluids in case you ever see a puddle of them beneath your car:
- coolant is usually green, but it can be red or brownish red as well and the colour is translucent.
- an opaque dark red colour means you're leaking either transmission or power steering fluid.
- black, brown or amber fluid is engine or gear oil.
10.
Know the sounds that mean serious business:
- if your engine gives off a knocking sound that gets faster as you drive, roars when you speed up, or whines in general, see a technician as soon as possible.
One study of auto repair shops found that 52% of repair charges represented completely unnecessary work.
Vocabulary:
What can you do with a penny?
Vocabulary
tread marks- marks that you can find on the tyres.
worn out- used.
tread marks- marks that you can find on the tyres.
worn out- used.
TV programme Top Gear
What can this new BMW do by itself?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of it?
A SUGGESTION: observe the rules of the country where you are driving
Depending on the country you're driving, you should pay attention to their rules.
Depending on the country you're driving, you should pay attention to their rules.
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10. LISTENING
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