Do Ex 1
hovercraft: /ˈhɒvəkrɑːft/ (pl hovercraft or hovercrafts)
a vehicle that travels just above the surface of land or water, travelling on a strong current of air that the engines produce beneath it.
E.g.
to catch the early afternoon hovercraft to Boulogne
This produces a lot of propeller noise at the hovercraft terminals, and annoys nearby residents.
mobility scooter: /məʊˈbɪləti skuːtə(r)/ a type of light electric vehicle with a seat, a bar for controlling the direction in which it moves and three or more wheels, designed for people who are unable to move easily from one place to another because they are elderly, disabled, etc.
Segway: a vehicle with a motor and two wheels attached to a platform with a tall handle. The rider holds the handle and puts both feet on the platform.
E.g.
We saw some people riding Segways around the neighbourhood.
e-scooter (also electric scooter, electric kick scooters) a vehicle similar to a child's scooter but with an electric motor attached, used by adults and children.
E.g.
Some police say that because the scooters are tiny motor vehicles, state statutes regarding vehicles should apply.
Today's child rides an electric scooter and plays computer games.
micromobility /ˌmʌɪkrə(ʊ)məʊˈbɪləti/ (also micro-mobility) transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones.
E.g.
Micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities.
If micro-mobility continues to evolve and gain in popularity, it will raise a host of questions for public officials. The demand for bike lanes could, for example, increase sharply.
personal transporter: (also powered transporter, electric rideable, personal light electric vehicle, personal mobility device, personal mobility vehicle) a small vehicle with a motor that is designed for one person, for example a vehicle with two wheels similar to a child’s scooter that is designed to be ridden while standing. They include electric skateboards, kick scooters and Segways.
kayak: /ˈkaɪæk/ a light canoe in which the part where you sit is covered over.
canoe: /kəˈnuː/ a light narrow boat that you move along in the water with a paddle.
E.g.
We crossed the lake by canoe.
cable car: a vehicle that hangs from and is pulled by a moving cable and that carries passengers up and down a mountain.
tram (also tramcar), (Am E. streetcar, trolley ) a vehicle driven by electricity, that runs on rails along the streets of a town and carries passengers.
E.g.
There is easy access to the centre of the city by tram.
Do Ex2
carriage:
1. a train carriage
2. a carriage pulled by horses
cabin:
1. a small room on a ship in which you live or sleep
2. an area inside a plane where the passengers sit or where the pilot works. E.g. the First Class cabin.
shuttle:
a plane, bus, or train that makes regular short journeys between two places
E.g.
He took the Washington–New York shuttle.
A shuttle bus operates to and from the beach of Es Trenc.
There’s a shuttle service from the city centre to the airport.
congestion:
the problem of too much traffic in a place.
E.g.
Councillors are looking at ways to reduce traffic congestion in the town centre.
wreck:
1. a car, plane, or train that has been damaged very badly, especially in a crash.
E.g.
He was still alive when they pulled him from the wreck.
2. a ship that has sunk. SYN shipwreck
wreck of
Divers discovered the wreck of an old German warship
Do Ex 3
Do Ex 4
keep/lose track of somebody/something
to pay attention to someone or something, so that you know where they are or what is happening to them, or to fail to do this. Sp. estar al tanto (de algo), llevar la cuenta (de algo)/ perder la cuenta.
E.g.
It’s difficult to keep track of all the new discoveries in genetics.
I just lost all track of time.
She changes boyfriends so often, I can’t keep track. Sp. Cambia tanto de novio que ya perdí la cuenta.
the reverse: the exact opposite of what has just been mentioned.
E.g.
quite/just/precisely/exactly the reverse
I didn’t mean to insult her – quite the reverse (=in fact, I meant to praise her).
I owe you nothing. If anything, the reverse is true (=you owe me).
wreck:
someone who is very nervous, tired, or unhealthy
E.g.
He looked a complete wreck.
be a nervous/emotional wreck Sp. tener los nervios destrozados
The attack had left her an emotional wreck.
on board with: In agreement with; ready or willing to participate.
E.g.
Is everyone on board with the new plan? Then let's get to work!
overtake somebody/something: to become greater in number, amount or importance than something else. Sp. superar.
E.g.
Nuclear energy may overtake oil as the main fuel.
We mustn't let ourselves be overtaken by our competitors.
Quinine has been overtaken by newer drugs.
Do Ex 5
Expressing your opinion:
I'd personally say that...
In all honesty, my view is that...
Asking for an opinion:
What's your take on this?
How do you feel about this?
Disagreeing:
I see what you mean, but...
I'm afraid I must disagree...
Agreeing:
I'm with you on this...
My thoughts exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/...
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