ELC7 - Vocabulary for Using Public Transportation in Canada
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What does the term 'fare' refer to in the context of public transportation?

  • A raised level surface on a railway station
  • A voucher to enter a venue
  • A ticket allowing multiple uses of public transportation
  • The fee paid by a passenger for the use of public transportation (correct)
  • What does a 'pass' enable someone to do in the context of public transportation?

  • Purchase a round-trip ticket
  • Enter or exit trains at a railway station
  • Find exact fare for the bus ride
  • Travel on public transportation multiple times or for a set period of time without paying each time (correct)
  • What is the purpose of a 'ticket' in relation to public transportation?

  • To avoid the hassle of purchasing another round-trip ticket
  • To calculate the fare based on distance traveled
  • To enter a venue or travel on public transport (correct)
  • To purchase a day pass for public transport options
  • What is the function of a 'platform' at a railway station?

    <p>To allow passengers to enter or exit trains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a piece of paper or electronic voucher that entitles the holder to travel on public transport or enter a venue?

    <p>Ticket</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example usage of a 'fare'?

    <p>Rummaging through a purse to find exact fare for the bus ride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'pass' provide an individual in terms of public transportation?

    <p>The ability to travel multiple times without paying each time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'commuter' refer to?

    <p>A person who travels a long distance to work on a regular basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'mind the gap' mean in the context of public transport?

    <p>It refers to being cautious of the gap between the train door and the station platform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'transit' mean in the context of public transportation?

    <p>The movement of people, goods, or materials from one place to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'frequent'?

    <p>Occurring or done on many occasions or in quick succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can 'schedule' be defined according to the audio?

    <p>A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'suburban' refer to?

    <p>Pertaining to residential areas on the outskirts of a city</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'boarding' in the context of transportation?

    <p>The action of getting on a vehicle, such as a bus, train, or plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of 'route' in the context of public transportation?

    <p>A specific path or line of travel between starting and ending points</p> Signup and view all the answers

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