K14.History Of English Language
Transcript of K14.History Of English Language
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American English and British English differences in
vocabulary of transportPresented by :
Nguyen Thi Nam Phuong
Bui Thi Phuong Nhung
Le Thi Huyen Trang
Nguyen Thi Hai Yen
Nguyen Quoc Ve
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Overview
Importance of knowing the differences
Kinds of vehicleTypes of roadOn or near the roadTaking in the train Others
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Importance of knowing the differences
To avoid misunderstanding in communication
To understand clearly American English and British English Culture in vocabulary of transport
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Kinds of vehicle
Truck Lorry
Motorbike Motorcycle
A large, heavy motor vehicle. Used for transporting goods, materials or troop
A two-wheeled vehicle that is powered by a motor and has no
pedals
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Kinds of vehicle
Intercity bus Coach
Articulated lorry
Tractor trailer
A large motor vehicle carrying passengers by road, one serving the public on a fixed
route and for a fare
A transport vehicle consisting of a semi-tractor and attached trailer
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Kinds of vehicle
Fire truck Fire engine
Convoy Caravan
A vehicle carrying firefighters and equipment for fighting large fires
Group of vehicles or ships traveling together with solders for protection
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Kinds of vehicle
Trailer Caravan
Estate car Station wagon
A small home on wheels pulled by a car
Car with an area for luggage behind the back seat and a door at the back
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Kinds of vehicle
Dumpster Skip
Sedan Saloon
Skipping movement, large mental container for rubbish
Car with four doors and a boot which is separated from the rest of the interior
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On or near the road
Sleeping policeman/ Speed
hump
Speed bump
Car park Parking lot
A ridge set in a road surface, typically at intervals ,to control the speed of vehicle
An area where cars or other vehicles may be left temporarily
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On or near the road
Underground Subway
Petrol Gas /Gasoline
A tunnel under a road for use by pedestrians
Refined petroleum used as fuel for internal combustion
engines
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On or near the road
Pavement Sidewalk
Petrol station
Gas station
A paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road
A service station
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On or near the road
Roundabout Traffic circle
Phone box Telephone booth
A road junction at which traffic moves in one direction around a central island
A telephone direction
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On or near the road
Central reservation Median or centre divide
Lay-by Pull-off/ rest area
The strip of land between the lanes of opposing traffic on a
divided highway
An area at the side of a road where vehicles may pull off the road and stop
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On or near the road
Traffic lights Stoplights
a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
Taxi rank Taxi stand
a queue area on a street or on private property where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers.
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On or near the road
Zebra crossing/ Pedestrian crossing
Cross walk
A marked part of a road where pedestrians have right of way to cross
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Types of road
Dual carriagewa
y
Divided highway
A road with a median strip between the traffic in opposite directions and typically two or more lanes in each
direction
Cul-de-sac Dead end
Street that is closed at one end
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Types of road
Motorway Superhighway/ expressway
Wide road with at least 2 lanes in each direction, for fast traffic
Railway Railroad
A track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which passenger and freight trains run
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Types of road
Flyover Overpass
bridge, road, railway or similar structure that crosses over another
Diversion Detour
Alternative route when a road is temporarily closed
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Types of road
Slip road Ramps
Overtaking lane
Passing lane
A segment of roadway that joins a motorway to ordinary roads (in either direction)
the act of driving around another slower automobile on a road
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Taking in the train
Buffet car Cafe’ car
Timetable Schedule
a schedule of times of arrivals and departures
a passenger car of a train, where snacks and drinks can be bought at a counter and consumed
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Taking in the train
One way ticketSingle ticket
Return ticket Round trip ticket
Allowing a person to travel to a place but not back again
A ticket that allows someone to travel to a place and back again
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Taking in the train
Railway carriage Railroad car
Railway station Train station
a passenger car designed for the conveyance of passengers by rail ...
Terminal where trains load or unload passengers or goods
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Taking in the train
Baggage van Baggage car
a railway car where passengers' bags are carried
Luggage trolley Baggage cart
small vehicles pushed by travelers to carry individual luggage, mostly suitcases
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Others
Traffic jam/ tailback
Traffic jam
a number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move
Overtake Pass
To catch up with and pass while traveling in the same direction
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Others
Cruise ship Cruise liner
a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages
The person who drives the engine of a train
Engine driver Engineer
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Others
Lollipop man or lady Crossing guard
A person whose job it is to help pedestrians, schoolchildren to cross intersections safely