Арцун Акопян – SPEAK! American English Conversation. 6,000+ Vocabulary Words and Phrases in Dialogues (страница 26)
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road section
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battery charging
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won’t work = will not work
charging station
81. Have you ever sailed on a ship?
Have you ever sailed on a ship?
No, only in a small boat down the river. You?
I cruised the Pacific Ocean.
Wow! Who did you go with?
My husband. We had a double-berth cabin.
Was it a big ship?
Yes, it was huge. Would you like to travel like that?
No, there will always be waves in the ocean. I suffer from seasickness!
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82. What fuel is used in aircraft engines?
What fuel is used in aircraft engines?
Liquid fuel called kerosene.
Can it be used as an energy source at home?
In the past, it was widely used in lamps and for cooking.
What fuel do ships run on?
Modern ships use fuel oil. A century ago, ships were powered by coal.
What powers trains?
It used to be wood and coal. Today, it is liquid or gas fuel and electricity.
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83. What is the underground railroad called in London?
What is the underground railroad called in London?
The Tube. Some lines are round pipes there.
Is the London Underground crowded?
In rush hours, it is overcrowded.
Are there lots of passengers in the New York subway, too?
Yes. It’s noisy and unsafe. Standing on the edge of the platform is risky. You might fall onto the tracks!
Are there no barriers?
None. The authorities should install screen doors on all platforms!
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