Everyday English (Unit 9) · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

"The roundabout yields to traffic already in the circle."

"The roundabout reduced serious accidents compared to traditional intersections with traffic signals."

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

"The car park is full on weekends."

"The underground car park was nearly empty on Sunday morning before the shops opened."

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

"The traffic lights changed from red to green."

"The traffic lights malfunctioned flashing red in every direction causing confusion at the busy intersection."

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

"Go to the train station."

"We waited at the train station for an hour."

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

"The pedestrian crossing is marked by zebra stripes."

"The pedestrian crossing lights changed to red forcing all approaching cars to stop."

a sign placed along roads or highways to convey information, instructions, or warnings for regulating traffic and ensuring road safety

"The traffic sign indicates a sharp curve ahead."

"The traffic sign indicates a sharp curve ahead and advises a reduced speed."

a building in which the officials of a town work

"The town hall was busy."

"We met at the town hall to discuss the local project."

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

"The museum has ancient statues."

"We spent the afternoon in the museum."

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

"Which direction should we go?"

"The arrow indicates the correct direction for the emergency exit."

across from one side to the other

"He jumped over the fence."

"He jumped over the fence to escape from the angry dog that was chasing him through the yard."

at or toward a higher level or position

"Look up now."

"The children excitedly pointed up at the hot air balloon as it floated gracefully across the morning sky."

in or to a position lower than and directly beneath something

"The book is under table."

"The hidden treasure was buried deep under the old oak tree."

together with someone or something or in accompaniment

"We walked along the beach."

"She came along with her friends to the party."

used to indicate movement into one side and out of the opposite side of something

"The train passed through the tunnel."

"We walked through the forest and saw many birds and small animals along the way."

in contact with and upheld by a surface

"The book is on the table."

"The book is on the table next to the lamp and the coffee cup."

used to show a particular place or position

"Meet me at the station."

"Meet me at the station at six o'clock so we can catch the train together."

at or toward a lower level or position

"Look down there."

"The frightened cat slowly climbed down from the tall tree after being coaxed by its owner."

used to show movement to a position or on a place or object

"Jump onto the mat."

"The agile cat leaped gracefully onto the highest shelf of the bookcase, surveying its domain."

from one side of something to the other

"Go past the shop."

"He walked quickly past the crowded marketplace, eager to reach his destination without getting delayed by the many people."

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

"The station is very busy."

"The train station was bustling with travelers carrying suitcases and looking at departure boards to find the platform for their specific train."

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

"They go to church every Sunday."

"The old stone church at the end of the street has stood there for over two hundred years."

a financial institution that keeps and lends money and provides other financial services

"The bank is closed today."

"She opened an account at the bank."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."