UNIT 7: TRAFFIC
A. PHONETICS
I. Write the sound /e/ or /ei/ of the underlined letter(s)
1. train / /
2. seatbelt / /
3. mistake / /
4. helmet / /
5. way / /
6. left / /
7. ahead / /
8. station / /
9. helicopter / /
10. pavement / /
11. sail / /
12. safety / /
13. railway / /
14. brake / /
15. pedestrian / /
16. healthy / /
17. plane / /
18. great / /
19. record / /
20. said / /

II. Underline the words having the sound /e/ and circle the words having the sound /eI/ in the sentences below. Then read the sentences aloud.
1. Which one is better, train or plane?
2. Great! This is the best way to the railway station.
3. Let’s take a break and have some fresh bread!
4. For your safety, you must obey the traffic rules when driving.
5. Jane was standing on the pavement waving her friends.
6. The wet weather is expected to continue in central valley.
7. I sat waiting patiently for the wedding to end.
III. Find the word which has the different sound in the underlined part.
1. a. break b. bread c. instead d. health
2. a. lane b. stay c. traffic d. wait
3. a. record b. vehicle c. lesson d. zebra
4. a. jam b. narrow c. carry d. danger
5. a. means b. great c. seatbelt d. teacher
B. VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
I. Write the means of transport under the correct pictures





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II. Match the words in part 1 with definitions.
1. A large, heavy vehicle with wheels. It is used for carrying goods.
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2. A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing its pedals with your feet
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3. A vehicle that has two wheels and an engine.
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4. A large machine that runs along a railway line. It can carry many people.
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5. A very large boat used for carrying people or goods across the sea.
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6. A aircraft with large metal blades on top that spin and lift it into the air.
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7. A vehicle that flies in the sky and has wings and one or more engine.
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8. A large vehicle with lots of seats. It carries passengers from one place to another.
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9. A small vehicle that travels on water, moved by oars, sails or a motor.
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10. A railway system that runs under the ground below a big city.
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III. Complete the sentences with the correct tense or form of the verbs from the box.


1. My uncle used to be a pilot. He ___________ helicopters.
2. __________ a number 73 bus. That will take you to Islington High Street.
3. He ________into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car.
4. When being stuck in a traffic jam, some people __________ their motorbikes on the pavement.
5. The old man got into a Rolls Royce and __________ away.
6. I will get myself a little boat and ________ it around the world.
7. When we reach the next stop, we’ll ____________.
8. In the afternoon, Mai usually _____________ round the lake near her house.
IV. Fill in the each gap with an expression in the box.



1. Be careful! The _____________ says “No U-Turn”.
2. You ran through the stop sign. May I see your ________________, please?
3. It is the law that motorists give way to pedestrians at _______________.
4. You can book your _______________ online, by phone, or through a travel agent.
5. Slow down – the _______________ on this road is 60 mph.
6. We were stuck in a _______________ on the freeway for two hours.
7. When we got to the _______________ the train had left.
8. What _______________ did they use at that time