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This page: Read an article that describes the vehicles of the President of the United States.

White House

"Presidential Travel"
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Key Words

Below you will find a list of key vocabulary you need to know to understand the lesson. Click on each word to hear it and practice its pronunciation.

need
to require something
travel
to go from one place to another
safe
protected from danger
available
ready for you to use
designate
to give something a specific name or role
treatment
care given to help someone who is sick or hurt
aboard
on or inside a vehicle like a plane, train, or ship
vehicle
something used for transportation, like a car or bus
provide
to give something that is needed
security
protection from danger or harm
limousine
a very long, fancy car used for special transportation

 

Exercise - Key Words

Read the definition and select the word that was defined.

1. ready for you to use  
   

2. to give something a specific name or role  
   

3. to require something  
   

4. care given to help someone who is sick or hurt  
   

5. protected from danger  
   

6. to go from one place to another  
   

7. to give something that is needed  
   

8. on or inside a vehicle like a plane, train, or ship  
   

9. protection from danger or harm  
   

10. something used for transportation, like a car or bus  
     

11. a very long, fancy car used for special transportation  
     

 

Reading

Presidential Travel

The president of the United States has an important job. In order to do his job he needs to travel a lot. He can't travel in a regular car or airplane because it is not safe. When he needs to fly he can take one of two airplanes that are available to him. When he is in one of the airplanes, that airplane is designated "Air Force One." Air Force One has a presidential stateroom, a shower and dressing room , a conference/dining room, two kitchens, a presidential office, secretarial offices, a medical treatment room, six bathrooms, and 84 telephones. The president can also fly in Marine One, his presidential helicopter. Like Air Force One, Marine One can be one of several helicopters. When the president is aboard it's designated Marine One.

When the president travels by car he can travel in one of many limousines. He usually travels in a "motorcade." A "motorcade" is a group of cars that include the president's limousine and other Secret Service vehicles to provide security.

► Listen to the article

 

Exercise

Select "True" if the informaton is correct or "False" if it is not.

1. Air Force One is the presidential helicopter.

2. Air Force One has six bathrooms.

3. Marine One is the presidential airplane.

4. A motorcade is a group of cars.

5. The Secret Service provides security to the president.

 

Writing

What means of transportation does your country's leader use?

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