Everyday English (Vocabulary Building)
Topic: Travel and Transport
Lesson Notes February 14, 2023 (Vocabulary Building)
Eye drops; (plural noun)
These eye drops are for tired eyes. I have another one that is for allergies.
I use an eyewash for my itchy eyes.
She said she felt pollen in the air in January. (NOT felt pollen flying in the air)
Experiencing swollen, itchy eyes and a runny nose? The hay fever season is here, with some areas forecast to have up to twice as much pollen over an average year.
Have you worn a mask that has a frame? They are especially good for sports.
Swimming styles
Freestyle or Front Crawl: the fastest and most popular stroke, swimmers alternate arm strokes and a flutter kick.
Breaststroke: swimmers move both arms simultaneously in a circular motion, while kicking with a frog-like motion.
Backstroke: swimmers lie on their back and alternate arm strokes with a flutter kick.
Butterfly: swimmers move both arms simultaneously in a circular motion, with a dolphin kick.
How far do you swim in the pool?
How long do you exercise at the gym?
A: Does he go to a special gym for body building?
B: No, he (has / uses) his own routine, so he usually a usual gym.
Travel and Transport
Toll; a charge payable to use a bridge or road
Toll card
Terminal
the end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point
a departure and arrival building for air passengers at an airport
The place where you wait for a taxi is called a taxi stand, but we say a bus stop for the place you wait for a bus
I reserved a seat on the two o’clock train. (NOT reserved a ticket)
I ran into Kris on the platform.
… on the platform at Kakio station.
… on the Kakio station platform.
Driving license (UK)
Driving test
Driver’s license (North American)
Driver’s test
Weigh your luggage before you go to the airport, or you might get hit with added charges.
Homework
Review section 1 vocabulary, and study the expressions in section 2
