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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

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

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

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

The sat-nav suggested the fastest __________, which took us along the motorway. However, we chose a more scenic one through the countryside instead.

route

The train was unusually quiet this morning. Most __________were quietly reading or looking at their phones, enjoying the peaceful journey.

passengers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The gate agent made an announcement over the loudspeaker. They invited passengers travelling with young children to _______the aircraft first.

board

My suitcase isn't very practical for long distances. I need to buy a new one with four sturdy ________that I can push easily through the airport.

wheels

Our flight was severely delayed due to a technical issue. The airline provided vouchers for food and directed all passengers to a private ___________ near gate A10, where we could sit more comfortably until the problem was resolved.

waiting room

The city council has introduced new rules to improve air quality. The city centre is now closed to all non-essential motorised _______on weekends.

vehicles

I was driving on the motorway when I heard a loud bang and felt the car pull to one side. I had a blowout and needed to replace the flat _______at the side of the road.

tyre

We set off early to avoid the rush hour. Unfortunately, an accident had blocked two lanes, causing a massive __________ that stretched for miles.

traffic jam

We were sitting on the runway for a while due to air traffic. Finally, the engines roared, and we felt the plane accelerate and ________.

take off

During his driving test, the examiner asked him to parallel park on a steep hill. He had to turn the __________ sharply while carefully controlling the clutch and brakes to manoeuvre into the tight space.

steering wheel

As the plane began to taxi towards the runway, a loud chime sounded. The flight attendant reminded everyone that this was the final call to fasten their_____________.

seat belts

I wasn't entirely sure which way to go at the roundabout. Luckily, a ____________clearly pointed towards the city centre, so I knew which exit to take.

road sign

Driving into the city can be stressful because of the congestion charge and expensive parking. I find that travelling by ______is a much more relaxing option.

rail

The goods were manufactured in factories across Asia. They were then shipped from a ______in Singapore and arrived in Europe two weeks later.

port

I checked the big electronic board for my train's status. It was finally showing that the fast service to Edinburgh would be leaving from ___________4.

platform

The lorry in front of us was moving very slowly. When we saw a long, straight stretch of empty road, the driver decided it was safe to _________.

overtake

We left the house five minutes too late. As we arrived at the station, we saw our train pulling away – we had ________the train by a matter of seconds.

missed

We made good time for the first hour. However, we then encountered a major ______________ on the motorway due to roadworks, which added an extra hour to our journey.

traffic jam

The space agency has been preparing for this moment for years. Tomorrow, they will ________a new telescope into orbit to study distant galaxies.

launch

The pilot announced that we were beginning our descent. We were scheduled to ________at Heathrow Airport in approximately twenty minutes.

land

It's pouring with rain and the buses are delayed. Can I ______________ home? It's no trouble at all.

give you a lift

You'll know you're close when you see the large castle on the hill. You need to _______ at the stop immediately after it.

get off

The bus was already quite full. We had to ________ quickly and stand in the aisle because all the seats were taken.

get on

This isn't our stop; it's the next one. Don't ________ here, or we'll have a long walk

get out

The taxi pulled up to the curb. I opened the door and was about to ________ when I realized I had left my phone in the office.

get in

The information screen finally updated. It showed that our flight to Berlin was now boarding from _______B12, so we gathered our bags and headed there.

gate

We were worried about the weather forecast. Fortunately, our ______experienced only a minor delay and we landed safely.

flight

The fog was very thick on the motorway. The ________reduced his speed and turned on the fog lights for safety.

driver

Once you've passed through security, you can relax. The _______________ has a variety of shops and restaurants where you can wait until your flight is called.

departure lounge

For their 25th wedding anniversary, my parents wanted to do something special. They decided to go on a _______around the Greek islands, stopping at a different port almost every day.

cruise

After a long and turbulent flight, the pilot came on the speaker to thank us for our patience. He also praised the cabin _______for their excellent service throughout the journey.

crew

He recently moved to a village outside the city. His daily ________now takes about an hour, but he uses the time on the train to read and listen to podcasts.

commute

The meeting ran later than expected. We had to run through the station, but we just managed ______________ home before the doors closed.

to catch the train

The government is under pressure to meet its environmental targets. One key goal is to drastically reduce the country's ______________ by investing in public transport and renewable energy.

carbon emissions