Unit 9 - Lesson 4

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Public transportation is cheaper than driving.

something that causes difficulties and is hard to overcome

Finding affordable housing in the city has become a significant problem for many people.

an unexpected and unpleasant event that happens by chance, usually causing damage or injury

She had a minor accident in the kitchen and hurt her foot.

(of an object) powered by machinery or an engine

The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight.

to fail to catch a bus, airplane, etc.

I got lost on my way to the airport and I'm going to miss my flight.

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train.

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

He managed to catch some sleep during the long flight.

feeling sick or nauseous due to the motion of the ship or boat one is traveling with

She felt seasick soon after the boat left the harbor.

feeling sick because of the motions experienced while traveling in a car

She felt carsick after the long, winding road trip through the mountains.

feeling nauseous and sick when on a moving aircraft

She felt airsick shortly after the plane took off and had to use the sickness bag.