Tổng hợp từ vựng chủ đề: GIAO THÔNG
1, A tailback: when vehicles have stopped or moved slowing in a line because of traffic problems on the road
Example: Yesterday there was a four-mile tailback on the main road into the city after a crash.
2, A pile-up: A traffic accident from many vehicles that hit each other
Example: Because of the thick fog, dozens of cars piled up on the freeway.
3, A tow-away: an act of officially removing cars from a place that parking is illegal
Example: I couldn’t find a parking meter, so I decided to park illegally and risk a tow-away.
4, Congestion: there is too much traffic on the roads, and the movements are made difficult
Example: Congestion in the city centre has increased dramatically.
5, A traffic-free zone: The specific area where cars (or motobikes perhaps) are not allowed to access.
Example: The centre of the city has been designated a traffic-free zone.
6, Speed limit – the fastest speed that you are allowed to drive on a road
Example: The speed limit on this highway is 65 miles per hour.
7, Jump the lights: to ignore a red traffic light and keep driving
Example: It’s dangerous to jump the lights. You may have a terrible accident.
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