Road Trip (English Pod 006)

 

Elementary - Road Trip 

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A: So are we all ready to go?

B: Yup, I think so. The car’s packed, we have munchies and music, and the map’s in the car.

A: Did you get the camera?

B: Got it! Did you fill up the tank?

A: Yup, it’s all set.

B: You’re sure we’re not forgetting anything?

A: I’m sure. . .we’ve got all our bases covered.

B: Well. . . let’s get going then! I love road trips!

B: Umm...do you think we can make a pit stop?

A: But we’ve only been on the road for ten minutes.

B: I know, but I forgot to go to the bathroom before we left.

Key Vocabulary

all ready to go 

Phrase 

prepared, ready to leave

packed 

Adjective 

full, everything is inside

munchies 

Noun (non-count)

snacks, food

fill up the tank 

Phrase 

put gas in the car

all set 

Phrase 

ready

got all the bases covered

Phrase 

have everything ready

get going 

Phrase 

start, leave, depart

road trip 

Phrase 

long car trip

pit stop 

Phrase 

quick stop for food or gas

Supplementary Vocabulary

trunk Noun (sin-gular)

the luggage area of a car

passenger 

Noun (sin-gular)

person in a car, not the driver

freeway 

Noun (sin-gular)

highway

rental car 

Phrase 

a car you rent, a car you pay to borrow

highway toll 

Phrase 

fee paid for using the highway

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