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An ambulance transports sick or injured people to a hospital or urgent care facility.

Most ambulances have the equipment to do emergency treatment of patients.

Highly trained emergency workers, called paramedics or EMT, staff ambulances.

An ambulance's flashing lights and siren warn other drivers and pedestrians to move out of the way to allow it to pass.

Types of the ambulance: Airplane; Helicopter; Specially designed vans or trucks.

First ambulances were horse-drawn wagons that carried soldiers in wartime.

In 1869 Bellevue Hospital in New York City began to use the first civilian ambulances.

Until the 1970s ambulances were only used for transport and did not treat patients beyond basic first aid.

Call 911 if an injury occurs and ambulance will be on the way.

A bicycle is a vehicle with two inline wheels.

A bicycle is used for transportation, recreation, exercise, and sport.

The rider of the bicycle pushes on the pedals to provide the power source for a bicycle.

A bicycle also has a seat, handlebars, brakes, and oftentimes a gear system.

Bicycle riders must obey all road vehicle traffic laws.

It is also very important to wear a helmet when riding a bicycle to prevent potential head injuries.

Types of the bicycle: BMX bike; Road bike; Specialty bike (tandem, recumbent); Mountain bike; Hybrid bike.

The first bicycle was actually a "walking machine" invented by Baron von Drais in 1817. It was a two-wheeled machine, but did not have pedals. It was propelled by pushing your feet against the ground and rolling forward in a gliding walk.

An early type of bicycle was called a velocipede.

People need bicycle to participate in the Tour de France.

A car can travel on large interstate highways, city streets, and country roads.

A car usually carries one to six people and a limited amount of cargo.

Most cars use leaded, unleaded, or diesel fuels, but some newer cars can run on electricity.

Anyone who drives a car must pass both a written test and a driving test before getting a driver's license.

Types of the car: Gasoline-powered cars; Hybrid cars using both gas and electricity; Electric-powered cars.

Some early cars were operated by steam engines. In 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T, with an internal combustion engine.

Henry Ford introduced the assembly line so he could make cars faster and for less money.

Car shapes and sizes are ever changing.

The car has been first made by Daimler and Benz.

The car has been called a gas-guzzler.

A helicopter flies through the air without the use of wings.

A helicopter lifts into the air by using horizontal propellers called rotors.

A helicopter has become very popular for short-distance transportation because of its maneuverability and ability to land and take off in small areas.

A helicopter is used for sightseeing trips, air-sea rescue, oil platform resupply, and more.

Types of the helicopter: Search & rescue; Police & fire service; Emergency medical service; News & traffic reporting.

In 1941, Igor Sikorsky designed the first helicopter to be mass produced.

Helicopters were first used by the U.S. military during the Korean War.

During the 1990s, the U.S. military added stealth technology to its helicopters, which helps them evade radar detection.

A helicopter is used to transport people, report news, and fight fires.

A helicopter is also called a chopper.

Motorcycles are faster and larger models of motorized bicycles.

Motorcycles use less gas than cars because of their smaller size.

Motorcycles can be ridden on the street, raced on a track, or driven on rough terrain.

Anyone who drives a motorcycle must pass both written and practical driving tests before getting a motorcycle driver's license.

Motorcyclists must obey all traffic laws and should wear helmets to protect themselves in case of accidents.

Types of the motorcycle: Street bike; Dragster; Touring bike; Moped; Trail bike.

Sylvester Howard Roper built the first motorbike with a steam engine in 1868.

Gottlieb Daimler invented the first motorcycle in 1885. He replaced the pedals on a wooden bicycle with a gasoline motor.

In 1903, Harley-Davidson began selling its motorcycle.

Motorcycle accelerates quickly but still gets great gas mileage.

гоночний автомобіль

гоночный автомобиль

racing car

automóvil de carreras

Fire engines are trucks with a siren and flashing lights that carry firefighters to fires.

The fire engines have long ladders attached to them that can reach fires as high as 100 feet in the air.

Snorkel trucks carry gallons of water used to douse fires from above.

Fire engines also have storage areas where firefighters can store fire extinguishers, axes, and other fire-fighting equipment.

Types of the fire engine: Ladder truck; Tank truck; Foam truck; High-pressure spray truck; Snorkel truck; Fireboat; Air-tanker.

Thomas Lote built the first fire engine made in America back in 1743.

The steam fire engine was introduced in London in 1829.

In 1910, the first gasoline engine was used to propel the fire engine truck and work the pump.

Fire engine can be found in small towns and large cities.

It is very hot where fire engines work.

A school bus is a long vehicle that has seats or benches in it.

A school bus is used to drive students to and from school and to other school activities.

The school bus driver follows a scheduled route everyday and must make sure to be on time, even on days when the weather is bad.

Types of the school bus: Head Start or child care bus; School coach; Mid-size bus; Activity Bus.

Schools didn't transport students to school until the late 1800s.

The school buses of the past were actually horse-drawn carts or sleights borrowed from local farmers.

The school buses of today have updated equipment, such as video cameras to help bus drivers do their jobs.

School bus was first used in the late 1800s.

When school bus's lights are flashing, all oncoming traffic must stop.

"The Wheels on the Bus Go 'Round and 'Round" is very popular song about bus.

A passenger train carries people between cities and across the country.

A locomotive, operated by an engineer, pulls the row of cars called coaches along railroad tracks.

Passengers ride in coaches that have rows of comfortable seats on each side of the aisle.

Passenger trains also have dining cars, Pullman cars with beds, baggage cars, double-deck coaches, and lounge cars.

Passenger train is like being in a moving hotel.

Types of the passenger train: Amtrak; Bullet train - a high speed train.

Before the steam locomotive was invented, people and horses pulled trains.

Trains became less popular as people started driving and flying more often.

Congress created the Amtrak train service in 1970 after private train companies kept losing money.

Amtrak began using high-speed trains in New York, Washington, D.C., and Boston in 1999.

Passenger train is boarded at a station.

A canoe is a popular boat used to travel on lakes and down rivers.

Canoeists guide this long, narrow boat through the water using paddles.

Modern canoes are made of many different materials, such as light aluminum, fiberglass, or plastic.

The kayak is a small canoe that usually holds one person who uses a single paddle with a blade on each end to move it through the water. 5. The Canadian is a longer canoe that can hold two people as it glides through the water using paddles with single blades.

Types of the canoe: Kayak; Freighter; Outrigger; Canadian.

Canoe. Haida and Tlinget tribes used hollowed out logs to make boats to carry up to fifty people.

Lighter birch bark canoes were used by early fur traders.

Alaskan Inuits stretched sealskin over whalebone frames to make kayaks.

Sometimes people carry canoe on their shoulders.

The canoe has a long frame and is very light in weight.

Canoe can be paddled using either one or two oars.

Feet are used for walking, jogging, and running.

The 52 bones that are found in feet make up a quarter of all the bones in the human body.

Sore or injured feet are very common and can be prevented by wearing socks and the right size and type of shoes for your feet.

A doctor who takes care of feet is called a podiatrist.

Types of the feet: Crutches; Prosthetic limb; Walker; Cane.

Each day you take between 8000 and 10000 steps. That adds up to 115000 miles during an average lifetime.

One out of ten children walks to school everyday.

Walking is one of the best exercises. It helps strengthen your bones, heart, and lungs.

We use feet every day.

Feet come in a pair.

Feet's arches might hurt without the right equipment.

Feet keep us on our toes.

Horses are strong, fast, yet graceful animals.

Many people own horses as pets, but some people use horses in their work.

Horses gallop or trot down trails, across fields, and even on racecourses.

Horses can be hitched to wagons or carts to carry heavy loads.

Some police officers patrol the streets on horseback and many Amish communities still rely on horses as their primary transportation.

Types of the horses: Light horses - Arabian, Thoroughbred, and American Saddlehorse, among others; Draft horses - Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron, and Shire; Small horses - Shetland and Welsh pony.

Horses were first used to pull war chariots.

The Plains Indians of North America used horses for hunting, war, and pulling loads.

Settlers used horses to plow fields and pull wagons.

"Black Beauty" is a novel about horse written in 1877 by English author Anna Sewell.

The minivan is a great vehicle for both small and large families.

Because minivan is larger than a family car, passengers have more room to spread out during long drives.

The minivan is also used for carpooling to work and for picking up the neighborhood children at school.

Minivan's large cargo area can easily hold groceries, luggage, sports equipment, and even pets.

Types of the minivan: SUV; Van; Station wagon.

In the early 1980s, Ford Motors researched the idea of making a minivan, but decided no one would want to buy it.

Today, over 40% of the minivans sold in the United States are made by Chrysler Corporation.

In 1983, the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager were the first minivans sold.

Over 209895 models of minivan were sold in North America by 1984.

You need to pass a test before you can drive minivan.

Minivan is parked in the driveways of many homes.

Minivan was built in 1983 and became instantly popular with families.

Minivan's name may make its sound small, but it is actually larger than a car.

A pick-up truck may not hold as many people as a minivan, but it can carry large cargo that other vehicles can't hold.

The pick-up is built with larger and heavier parts, but uses the same fuel as cars.

The pick-up truck usually has a cab that can hold two people or an extended cab that can hold up to four people.

The bed of the pick-up truck is usually left open, so that cargo can easily be loaded and unloaded.

Types of the pick-up truck: Extended cab; Monster; Four Wheel Drive; Full-size.

The first Chevy pick-up trucks sold for $595 in 1918.

Early models of the pick-up truck came without the cab and body, so customers had to make these parts out of wood.

You need to pass a test before you can use pick-up truck.

Sometimes pick-up truck is used to move snow.

The pick-up truck is known for its strength and towing ability.

Pick-up truck's bed is not very comfortable to sleep in.

поліцейська машина

полицейская машина

police car

Police cars are used by officers to patrol streets and roadways, get to crime scenes, and to transport people.

Police vehicles are no longer only cars, but almost any type of vehicle found on the road.

Many police departments use unmarked cars to allow officers to patrol the streets without being noticed.

Most police cars have sirens, flashing lights, and a barrier between the front and back seats.

Types of the police car: Helicopter; Jeep; SUV and Minivan; Motorboat; Airplane.

In 1908, the motorcycle was first used by police officers.

The Plymouth heavy-duty taxi was used by many police officers in the 1930s.

Today, approximately 80 percent of police cars on the road in the United States are Ford Crown Victorias.

People ride in police car but do not have to pay a fare.

Police car's siren is used to warn people it is coming.

сідловий тягач із напівпричепом

седельный тягач с полуприцепом

semi-truck

Semi-trucks are vehicles used for transporting large loads.

The front part of the semi-truck is called the tractor, which holds the engine and cab.

The rear part of the semi-truck is called the trailer, which carries the cargo.

Most states have rules on the length of a semi-truck, its weight, and the use of trailers.

Because semi-trucks can carry freight over long distances, they have taken some business away from the railroads.

Types of the semi-truck: Refrigerated Truck; Dry freight truck; Livestock; Flatbed; Grain trailer; Tanker truck.

The first semi-truck was built in Germany during the late 1800s.

By the 1920s, semi-trucks had become a major way to transport freight.

Modern semi-trucks can have up to 18 tires, each able to support over 5000 pounds of weight.

Semi-truck has a powerful engine and is used for heavy work.

You might see semi-trucks at a rest area or a weigh station.

A snowmobile can be ridden over snow, ice, and other surfaces that have limited traction.

A snowmobile has two short skis in the front and a belt toward the rear that moves it on slippery surfaces.

The snowmobile driver sits on a padded seat behind a windshield and steers the snowmobile by turning the handlebars while shifting his or her weight.

Types of the snowmobile: Performance racing sled; Trail sled; Deep snow sled.

Snowmobile. Carl Eliason was the only producer of motor toboggans for 31 years. The first was built in 1924.

Polaris Industries began making the first snowmobiles in 1955.

In 1968, Ralph Plaisted and three friends started in Minnesota and snowmobiled for 43 days. They made it to the North Pole.

Snowmobile's windshield and padded seat protect the rider.

People who live in cold climates like to use snowmobiles.

Inline skates were first used by hockey players who wanted to practice skating off the ice.

The inline skates have four or five wheels arranged in a straight line and then attached to a boot.

Stopping can be challenging for the inline skates beginner, since the break is on the heel.

People should wear safety gear as they skate for fun, exercise, to school, work, or across town.

Skating is faster than walking and provides great exercise.

Types of the inline skates: Hockey; Recreational; Speed; Fitness; Freestyle; Aggressive.

In 1819, the first inline skates were invented, but were difficult to maneuver.

In the late 1970s, the use of polyurethane wheels, flexible boots, and a heel break produced and inline skate that soon became popular.

In 1984, Rollerblade began making inline skates.

Inline skates have wheels that allow people to move quickly.

Helmets and pads protect people who use inline skates.

Sometimes people call inline skates Rollerblades.

The skateboard was originally used for sidewalk surfing, but is now used for traveling short distances and urban acrobatics.

Skateboard's short, oblong board mounted on wheels is perfect for the advanced rider to do many tricks, such as rolling down steps, jumping walls, or balancing on railings.

Skateboard riders must be able to twist and turn their bodies to maneuver the skateboard into the air or over objects.

Good balance is important for riding a skateboard, as is safety equipment.

Types of the skateboard: Longboard; Street; Freestyle; Personal transporter.

The first National Skateboard Championships were held in 1965.

Vert skating began with skaters using empty swimming pools.

Today, more than six million people ride skateboards.

Skateboards sometimes fly through the air.

Skateboard's deck is usually made out of wood.

спейс шаттл ("космічний човник")

спейс шаттл ("космический челнок")

space shuttle

A space shuttle is a reusable space vehicle that is launched using rockets.

A space shuttle is used to orbit the earth, transport people and cargo to orbiting spacecraft, and land safely back on earth.

Astronauts who have spent many years training for space travel are the crew of the shuttle.

Each space shuttle can be used up to 100 times, making the cost of traveling into space less expensive.

Types of the space shuttle: Atlantis; Discovery; Challenger; Endeavour; Columbia; Enterprise.

All of the space shuttles are named after important sea vessels.

The space shuttle Columbia took its first test flight in 1981.

The space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff on January 28, 1986. NASA suspended their shuttle flights until September, 1988 to correct design problems.

The space shuttle Columbia has the same name as a country in South America.

The Challenger space shuttle never came home.

A taxi is a vehicle that people hire to take them from one place to another.

A taxi is is driven by a taxi driver who may work for or contract through a taxi cab company.

To signal that you want a taxi, you can either wave your hand or whistle to get the driver's attention.

Taxi. The fare that you pay is determined by the distance you ride.

Types of the taxi: Limousine; Minivan; Air taxi; Car; Water taxi; Airport shuttle.

Before there were taxicabs, people used horse-driven carriages called cabriolets. This is where the word cab comes from.

In 1913, a taxi ride cost 50 cents per mile.

In the 1930s, there were over 19000 cabs in New York City. Now there are only 12000 taxis in New York City because there are more options for public transportation.

Sometimes taxi's passengers are in a hurry.

Commuter rail is fast travel in a large city.

Commuter rail charges riders a single fare to travel a fixed route that follows a regular schedule.

Commuter rail riders wait at stops for the train or car to arrive, pay their fare as they board, and ride until they get to their stop. 4. The commuter rail trains may be underground, at street level, or above ground.

Types of the commuter rail: Cable car; Electric streetcar; Subway; Trolley; Monorail; Elevated train.

Omnibus service using a coach carrying up to twelve people started in New York City in the early 1800s.

In 1867, the first cable car was used. It was attached to a moving cable system that used a releasable grip.

The first American subway opened in Boston in 1897.

People use commuter rail to travel to work.

Commuter rail trains stop many times each day.

A ferry is a boat used to cross rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water.

On some ferries, passengers can park their vehicles underneath and then stand on deck as they cross the water.

High-powered engines operate ferries that haul heavy freight or are used for longer trips.

Ferries used for short trips either use the current to push them across the water or use a chain fastened to both sides of the shore to pull them across the water.

Types of the ferry: Car ferry; Gondola; Hydrofoil; Train ferry; Water taxi; Hovercraft.

The first ferries were small boats and rafts that were moved through the water using oars, poles, and sails.

The train ferry, used between London and Paris for 58 years, was replaced by the Channel Tunnel in 1994.

Modern, high-speed ferries have become popular in countries around the world.

People often use a ferry to travel to work.

Ferry is so large that cars and trains can park on it.

вантажний потяг (товарний потяг)

товарный поезд

freight train

Freight trains are connected cars pulled by a locomotive along railroad tracks.

Freight trains do not carry passengers, with the exception of a few people working on the train.

The freight train engine pulls coal cars, refrigerator cars, stock cars, livestock cars, auto-rack cars, gondolas, boxcars, flatcars, hopper cars, and tank cars.

The caboose is the very last car in the freight train. It is where the crew stays.

Types of the freight train: Diesel locomotives pull a variety of cars.

Strong metal grills called cowcatchers were used on the first steam locomotives for pushing animals or trees off the tracks.

In 1869, the lines of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads met at Promontory, Utah, completing the transcontinental railroad.

Modern train diesel engines are strong enough to carry 200 loaded freight cars.

Freight train is very strong.

"I've Been Working on the Railroad" is a very popular American folk song about train.

Motorboats are found on the open water, and they are used for fun and for work.

Motorboats are used to carry sightseers, fish, race the open seas, pull people on water skis, as Coast Guard rescue boats, DNR patrol boats, and tugboats.

Motorboats range in size from small, open boats with outboard motors to large, enclosed boats with cabins and kitchens onboard.

Types of the motorboat: Runabout; Cabin cruiser; Yacht.

The first motorboat was introduced in Paris over 100 years ago. It only cruised a few yards before stopping.

The Gold Cup Race, a U.S. motorboating competition, began in 1904.

As of 1996, there were over 12 million motorboats registered to sail in U.S. waters.

Motorboats range in size from a runabout to a yacht.

моторизоване крісло-коляска

моторизованное кресло-коляска

motorized wheelchair

The motorized wheelchair allows people, who are unable to walk, to get around by themselves.

The motorized wheelchair has a firm, but comfortable seat that is set on four wheels.

The person riding in the wheelchair is able to move it by using the levers attached to the armrests.

Another kind of motorized wheelchair, the electric scooter, is used by people who are unable to walk long distances. You may see them at a grocery store or mall.

Types of the motorized wheelchair: Electric sports wheelchair; Non-motorized wheelchair; Stair lift.

In 1924, an electric wheelchair was sold that was the size of a small car. It was advertised as a vehicle for people who were unable to walk or for people who were unable to drive cars.

Everest and Jennings began selling the first commercially-made electric wheelchair over fifty years ago.

The motorized wheelchair has a motor, but doesn't go very fast.

The motorized wheelchair has four wheels, but it can not use the highway.