Unit 7: Traffic
Part 2: Vocabulary
Key words and phrases about traffic
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Vocabulary: Traffic
11. Traffic Vocabulary Table
| Word | Type & Pronunciation | Vietnamese | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| traffic | (n) /ˈtræfɪk/ | giao thông | The traffic is heavy. |
| vehicle | (n) /ˈviːəkl/ | phương tiện | Trucks are large vehicles. |
| bicycle | (n) /ˈbaɪsɪkl/ | xe đạp | She rides a bicycle. |
| motorbike | (n) /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ | xe máy | He goes by motorbike. |
| helmet | (n) /ˈhelmɪt/ | mũ bảo hiểm | Wear a helmet. |
| traffic light | (n) /ˈtræfɪk laɪt/ | đèn giao thông | Stop at the red light. |
| zebra crossing | (n) /ˈzebrə krɒsɪŋ/ | vạch kẻ đường | Cross at the zebra crossing. |
| pavement | (n) /ˈpeɪvmənt/ | vỉa hè | Walk on the pavement. |
| road sign | (n) /rəʊd saɪn/ | biển báo | Read the road signs. |
| traffic jam | (n) /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/ | tắc đường | I was stuck in a traffic jam. |
| accident | (n) /ˈæksɪdənt/ | tai nạn | There was an accident on the highway. |
22. Means of Transport
Means of transport by category:
Road (đường bộ):
- car /kɑː(r)/ - ô tô
- bus /bʌs/ - xe buýt
- bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl/ - xe đạp
- motorbike /ˈməʊtəbaɪk/ - xe máy
- taxi /ˈtæksi/ - taxi
Rail (đường sắt):
- train /treɪn/ - tàu hỏa
- subway /ˈsʌbweɪ/ - tàu điện ngầm
Air (đường hàng không):
- plane /pleɪn/ - máy bay
Water (đường thủy):
- ship /ʃɪp/ - tàu thủy
- boat /bəʊt/ - thuyền
33. Pronunciation: Sounds /eɪ/ and /aɪ/
Distinguishing /eɪ/ and /aɪ/
Sound /eɪ/: (phát âm từ /e/ chuyển sang /ɪ/)
- plane /pleɪn/ - máy bay
- train /treɪn/ - tàu hỏa
- way /weɪ/ - đường, cách
- safe /seɪf/ - an toàn
- pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ - vỉa hè
Sound /aɪ/: (phát âm từ /a/ chuyển sang /ɪ/)
- bike /baɪk/ - xe đạp
- ride /raɪd/ - đi (xe)
- light /laɪt/ - đèn, ánh sáng
- sign /saɪn/ - biển báo
- drive /draɪv/ - lái xe
44. Word Practice Exercises
Practice using traffic vocabulary:
- Match the word to its meaning: traffic jam - ?
- Fill in the blank: 'He rides a _____ to school.' (xe đạp)
- Choose the correct word: 'You should wear a _____ for safety.' (helmet/hat)
- Categorize: Which group does 'train' belong to? (road/rail/air/water)
Answers:
- traffic jam = tắc đường
- bicycle
- helmet
- rail (đường sắt)