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Departure Time

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    travelling vocabulary (complete the sentences)
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  • The weather took a sudden turn for the worse, with heavy snow falling. This led to the __________of all flights, and the airport staff directed us to the help desk.
    cancellation
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  • You don't need to buy a paper ticket for the bus anymore. Just tap your bank card on the reader when you get on, as they now accept __________payment.
    contactless
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  • We followed the sat-nav's instructions for hours. It was a relief when we finally saw a sign welcoming us to our final ___________.
    destination
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  • If you can be flexible with your travel times, you can save a lot of money. An off-peak _______is almost half the price of a ticket during rush hour.
    fare
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  • He couldn't find a working ticket machine at the station and decided to risk it. The ticket inspector issued him a £100 _______for travelling without a valid ticket.
    fine
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  • I think I left my scarf on the train yesterday. I'm going to call the____________ office to see if anyone has handed it in.
    lost property
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  • Navigating a new city's transport can be confusing at first. I recommend downloading a map of the train_________ to help you plan your journeys.
    network
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  • My working hours are quite flexible. I always try to travel at___________ periods because the trains are less crowded and the tickets are cheaper.
    off-peak
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  • The train was unusually quiet this morning. Most __________were quietly reading or looking at their phones, enjoying the peaceful journey.
    passengers
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  • The sat-nav suggested the fastest __________, which took us along the motorway. However, we chose a more scenic one through the countryside instead.
    route
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  • About halfway through the journey, a man in a uniform entered our carriage. He was the ___________, so I had my phone ready to show him my digital ticket.
    ticket inspector
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  • Before I leave for the airport, I always check my phone. I have an app that sends me a push notification with any critical ____________, like delays or gate changes.
    travel updates
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  • When buying a travel card for London, you need to know where you're going. The price depends on how many _________you need to travel through.
    zones
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  • We were already at the gate when an announcement came over the loudspeaker. They apologized for the ________, explaining that our aircraft needed a minor mechanical repair which would take approximately two hours.
    delay
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