VII. Read the definitions and make up the crossword
V. Apparently, the British government is finally going to have some road signs over here totally axed or redesigned. Some are good, but others are misleading, baffling and confusing to many motorists. The next some signs show what some people may think they mean (with a bit of humour). This is especially true if they view them for the first time from overseas
IV. Match the following words and their definitions, there is one extra definition which you do not need to use
| 1. | travel | a) | the time spent and the distance covered in going from one place to another, especially if the distance is long |
| 2. | journey | b) | a short journey from one place to another |
| 3. | voyage | c) | the general activity of moving from one place to another |
| 4. | trip | d) | a long journey made by boat or ship, including spaceship |
| 5. | cruise | e) | a sail for pleasure and relaxation |
| 6. | route | f) | a chosen direction or line of travel |
| 7. | itinerary | g) | a fixed way along which a bus, a train regularly travels |
| 1. X-Box Red Ring of Death What is really means → All vehicles prohibited except pedal cycles being pushed by pedestrians | |
| When you’re Jivin’ on your horse & cart in England, be careful What is really means → Horse drawn vehicles likely to be in road ahead | |
| “I Pity the Fool!” What is really means → No through road for vehicular traffic | |
| Visit the mother-in-law What is really means → Tourist symbol for Wales only: Tourist attraction recognised by the Welsh Tourist Board | |
| All bikes and vehicles stay in one corner What is really means → With-flow bus lane which pedal cycles and taxis may also use ahead | |
| . Giant moles may pop up under your vehicle at any time What is really means → Risk of grounding at a railway or tramway level crossing or hump backed bridge | |
| 9. Drive over the tunnel ahead, yes, all three lanes What is really means → Sharp bends ahead where traffic is diverted onto a temporary road for a short distance | |
| Danger of giant umbrellas ahead What is really means → Road works or temporary obstruction of the carriageway ahead | |
| No clever stunts please What is really means → Motor vehicles prohibited |
VI. Insert the missing word:
A. You have to check your blind spot before _______________ a turn.
(taking, making, thinking, trying)
B. You _______________ have a license in order to legally drive.
(should, could, must, might)
C. You _______________ take the D train to get to Brooklyn.
(should, would, transfer, choose)
D. If the store is not within walking distance we _______________ take a cab.
(try, could, call, transfer)
E. If the taxi does not come we _______________ take the train.
(will, try, transfer, come)