Travel and Transport Learning Quizzes - Modern Foreign Language Year 10

Question 1

How can we make public transport more accessible for people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Provide designated seating areas for people with disabilities.

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Increase the cost of public transportation tickets for all passengers.

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Reduce the number of train stations and bus stops in operation.

Question 2

Which strategy is ineffective in reducing carbon emissions in transportation?

Accepted Answer

Expanding road and highway infrastructure

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Promoting public transportation

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Encouraging walking and cycling

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Improving vehicle fuel efficiency

Question 3

When traveling to a new country, what is essential to consider to understand cultural etiquette and customs related to travel?

Accepted Answer

Research local laws and traditions, learn essential phrases in the native language, and respect local customs.

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Pack essential travel items, use a navigation app, and rely on credit cards for purchases.

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Tip generously, speak loudly, and interrupt conversations to ask questions.

Question 4

You're planning a trip from Manchester to London. You want to travel quickly and conveniently, but also consider cost and environmental impact. Which transport option is best?

Accepted Answer

Train: Fast, frequent, and eco-friendly, with similar convenience to flying.

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Plane: Faster than a train, but less frequent, more expensive, and less eco-friendly.

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Car: Less convenient, more expensive, and less eco-friendly than a train or plane.

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Coach: Less expensive than a train or plane, but slower and less convenient.

Question 5

When dining in Japan, which action is considered polite?

Accepted Answer

Eating rice with chopsticks

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Slurping noodles noisily

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Tipping the server

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Using a mobile phone at the table

Question 6

You're lost in a train station in a foreign country. You don't speak the local language. How would you ask a station attendant for directions to platform 5 using gestures and basic travel phrases?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you show me how to get to platform 5? (gesturing with five fingers)

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I need to find platform 5. Where is it?

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Platform 5, please.

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I'm looking for the train. Can you help?

Question 7

At the airport, you need to find the departure gate for your flight. Which of these phrases would be the best way to ask an airport employee for directions?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, can you tell me where the departure gate for flight BA2578 is please?

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I'm looking for my plane. Can you help me find it?

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Could you please show me the way to the departure lounge?

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Which way is gate 25?

Question 8

When traveling on public transport in London, which behavior is considered impolite?

Accepted Answer

Talking loudly on the phone

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Allowing elderly or disabled passengers to board first

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Offering your seat to someone in need

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Tipping the bus driver

Question 9

When booking a plane ticket, which step is typically not required?

Accepted Answer

Selecting a specific seat

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Choosing a destination and travel date

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Entering personal information

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Confirming the booking and making payment

Question 10

When using public transport in Japan, what is considered polite behavior?

Accepted Answer

Giving up your seat to someone older or with a disability

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Talking loudly on your phone

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Eating or drinking on the bus or train

Question 11

What is the English translation for "Fahrkarte"?

Accepted Answer

Ticket

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Passport

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Visa

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License

Question 12

How do you book a flight online in English?

Accepted Answer

Visit an airline's website, select your flights, and follow the booking process.

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Call the airline's customer service number and provide your travel details.

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Visit a travel agent in person and ask them to book your flight.

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Send an email to the airline with your flight preferences.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety precaution when traveling?

Accepted Answer

Consume excessive amounts of alcohol.

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Keep valuables hidden and out of sight.

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Be aware of your surroundings and potential risks.

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Inform someone about your travel plans and itinerary.

Question 14

What is the English translation for "Reisepass"?

Accepted Answer

Passport

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Driving license

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Visa

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Identity card

Question 15

Which of the following websites is used to book train tickets online in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

National Rail Enquiries

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Google Maps

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Uber

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Transport for London

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a form of public transport commonly used in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Helicopter

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Bus

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Tram

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Train

Question 17

Where do you wait for a bus?

Accepted Answer

Bus stop

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Bus station

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Bus shelter

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Bus terminal

Question 18

Which of these is NOT an accepted method of payment for public transport in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Bitcoin

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Cash

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Contactless bank card

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Oyster card

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a well-known car rental company?

Accepted Answer

Uber

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Avis

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Hertz

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Enterprise

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a type of public transport in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Metro

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Bus

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Train

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Tram

Question 21

What is the most convenient way to buy a train ticket online in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Through the train operator's website or app

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Using a ticket vending machine at the station

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Calling the national rail enquiry line

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Visiting a travel agent

Question 22

Which is the largest airport in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Heathrow Airport

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Gatwick Airport

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Manchester Airport

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Birmingham Airport

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a common type of road vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Plane

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Car

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Bus

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Motorcycle

Question 24

What is the term for a ticket that allows unlimited travel on public transport within a city or region for a specific period?

Accepted Answer

Season ticket

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Single ticket

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Return ticket

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Day pass

Question 25

Which type of accommodation is typically budget-friendly?

Accepted Answer

Hostel

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Hotel

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Guesthouse

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Bed and breakfast

Question 26

What document is required for international travel?

Accepted Answer

Passport

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Visa

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Identity card

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Driving license

Question 27

Which airport is the largest in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Heathrow Airport

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Gatwick Airport

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Stansted Airport

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Manchester Airport

Question 28

In the context of public transport in the UK, what does the phrase "mind the gap" refer to?

Accepted Answer

The space between the train and the platform

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The distance between stations

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The time between trains

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The fare difference between different ticket types

Question 29

How do you politely ask for directions to the nearest train station?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest train station?

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Can you show me the way to the train station?

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Where is the train station, please?

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How far is it to the train station?

Question 30

When traveling by bus, how do you indicate that you want to get off at the next stop?

Accepted Answer

Press the stop button.

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Tell the bus driver that you want to get off.

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Wave your hand to the bus driver.

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Shout out the window at the next stop.

Question 31

If you lose your passport while traveling by plane, what is the most appropriate action to take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately inform the airline and relevant authorities.

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Panic and give up.

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Try to locate it yourself.

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Ignore it and hope it reappears.

Question 32

In English, what is the term for a document that allows you to travel on public transport?

Accepted Answer

Ticket

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Passport

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Visa

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Driver's license

Question 33

Which of the following is not typically considered a common type of public transport?

Accepted Answer

Helicopter

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Subway

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Tram

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Ferry

Question 34

What is a synonym for 'delay'?

Accepted Answer

Late

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Punctuality

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Arrival

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Faster

Question 35

When asking for an approximate travel time in English, which question is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

How long will it take?

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When will we arrive?

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How far is it?

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What time do we leave?

Question 36

Which of the following is not an advantage of using public transport?

Accepted Answer

Provides door-to-door service

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Cost-effective

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Environmentally friendly

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Avoids traffic congestion

Question 37

How do you ask for directions to the train station in English?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, where is the train station?

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Excusez-moi, où est la gare?

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Perdón, ¿dónde está la estación de tren?

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すみません、駅はどちらですか?

Question 38

Which method is usually the most reliable for booking a train ticket online?

Accepted Answer

Visit the official website of the train operator

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Use a third-party website

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Call the train station directly

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Send an email to the train operator

Question 39

What is the main difference between a 'single' and a 'return' ticket?

Accepted Answer

A single ticket is valid for one trip, while a return ticket is valid for two trips.

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A single ticket is valid for one day, while a return ticket is valid for two days.

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A single ticket is cheaper than a return ticket.

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A return ticket is always more expensive than a single ticket.

Question 40

What is the speed limit on motorways in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

70 miles per hour

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60 miles per hour

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80 miles per hour

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90 miles per hour

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a common type of travel document?

Accepted Answer

Birth certificate

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Passport

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Visa

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Driving license

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a good way to avoid getting lost when travelling in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

Ignore all signs and landmarks

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Use a map

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Use a GPS device

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Ask for directions

Question 43

What is the most likely meaning of the road sign with a red circle and a white bar across it?

Accepted Answer

No entry

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Speed limit

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School zone

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Pedestrian crossing

Question 44

What is the purpose of a travel itinerary?

Accepted Answer

To plan and organize a trip

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To book accommodation and transport

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To keep track of expenses

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To share travel experiences

Question 45

What is the term for a document that gives you permission to drive a car in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Driving license

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Car registration

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Insurance certificate

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MOT certificate

Question 46

What is the English translation for the German word 'Bahnhof'?

Accepted Answer

Train station

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Bus stop

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Airport

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Hotel

Question 47

What is the primary purpose of a ticket machine?

Accepted Answer

Purchasing and booking tickets

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Checking in luggage

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Displaying train schedules

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Providing information about destinations

Question 48

What is the correct English translation of the German term 'Linksverkehr'?

Accepted Answer

Left-hand traffic

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Right-hand traffic

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One-way traffic

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Heavy traffic

Question 49

What is the English translation for the German word 'Flughafen'?

Accepted Answer

Airport

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Bus stop

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Train station

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Hotel

Question 50

Which mode of transport has the least environmental impact?

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

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Plane

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Car

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Train

Question 51

When asking for directions in English, which of the following phrases is used most frequently?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, how do I get to...

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Could you please point me in the direction of...

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I'd like to know where...

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Do you happen to know the location of...

Question 52

Which of these transport options is typically NOT used for long-distance travel in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Train

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Plane

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High-speed rail

Question 53

What does 'ATM' stand for in the context of travel?

Accepted Answer

Automated Teller Machine

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All-Terrain Motorcycle

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Advanced Travel Management

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Air Traffic Management

Question 54

Which type of transport is generally used for traveling within cities in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Train

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Plane

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Ferry

Question 55

How can you book a train ticket online?

Accepted Answer

Visit the authorized website of the train company.

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Call the train station directly.

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Go to a local travel agent's office.

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Booking train tickets online is not possible in the UK.

Question 56

Which phrase can you use to ask for the cost of a taxi ride?

Accepted Answer

How much is the fare?

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What is the price of the journey?

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Can you tell me the cost of the trip?

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Could you please give me the total amount?

Question 57

What is the key difference between a single and a return ticket?

Accepted Answer

A single ticket allows one journey, while a return ticket allows two journeys.

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A single ticket is valid for one day, while a return ticket is valid for two days.

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A single ticket is cheaper than a return ticket.

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There is no difference between a single and a return ticket.

Question 58

What is the meaning of the phrase 'book a flight'?

Accepted Answer

To reserve a seat on a plane.

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To buy a ticket for a train.

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To rent a car.

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To check in at a hotel.

Question 59

Which of the following is considered public transport?

Accepted Answer

Bus

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Car

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Bicycle

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Plane

Question 60

What is the correct English translation for 'train station'?

Accepted Answer

Railway station

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Train stop

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Bus station

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Airport

Question 61

Which of these is not a mode of transportation?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

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Walking

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Cycling

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Driving

Question 62

What does the traffic sign 'No Entry' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Do not enter this area.

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You must enter this area.

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You can only enter this area on foot.

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You can only enter this area by car.

Question 63

Which of the following is a type of accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Hotel

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Restaurant

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Shop

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Bank

Question 64

What does the term 'check in' mean in a travel context?

Accepted Answer

To arrive at a hotel or airport.

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To leave a hotel or airport.

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To book a room or flight.

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To collect luggage.