BBC Unit 4 Flashcards
the tube
an informal name for the London Underground train system
commuting
travelling from home to work and back again
a folding bike
a bicycle that folds up so it can be carried easily
Oyster card
an electronic ticket that you can use on any train or bus within London
vox pops
audio or video clips of people talking about everyday topics
extreme commuters
people who spend a very long time travelling to work
following
next: the ‘following day’ is the ‘next day’
productively
successfully; usefully
go about
(a sailing term) turn and sail in the opposite direction
steer
control the direction of movement of a vehicle such as a boat, car or bicycle
navigate
find a route across an area of land or water, often using a map
satnav
short for ‘satellite navigation’: a piece of technology that uses satellites to find the best way to get to a place
on course
going in the right direction
fare
the money you pay to travel on a train, bus, taxi etc.
typical
usual, normal
