ELL4 - Vocabulary Building Exercise

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What is the meaning of the word 'navigate'?

  • The act of determining one's position or direction
  • A prominent object or feature in a landscape
  • An instrument used for navigation and orientation
  • To plan and direct the course of a vehicle (correct)

What does the term 'intersection' refer to?

  • A point where two or more roads meet (correct)
  • The relative physical position or direction of something
  • The place to which someone or something is going or being sent
  • An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north

What is the definition of 'destination'?

  • The place to which someone or something is going or being sent (correct)
  • The act of determining one's position or direction
  • An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance
  • The relative physical position or direction of something

Which term refers to 'an object or feature in a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from a distance'?

<p>Landmark (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'orientation' mean?

<p>The act of determining one's position or direction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'compass' used for?

<p>An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'turn left/right at [landmark]' mean?

<p>To change direction at a notable location (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'detour' refer to?

<p>A long or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by the phrase 'It's just around the corner'?

<p>The destination is very close, typically after turning a corner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the expression 'cross the street/road' mean?

<p>To go from one side of the street to the other (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'distances' as per the text?

<p>The amount of space between two places (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when someone says 'Go straight ahead'?

<p>To continue straight ahead (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the phrase 'Make a U-turn'?

<p>Turn in the opposite direction to go back the way one came (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'follow the signs for [destination]' suggest?

<p>Use posted signs as a guide to reach the destination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Take the first/second/third exit' refers to what?

<p>Instructions for exiting a roundabout or highway at a specific point (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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