American English Take-Home Exam
times at which events will happen: a bus/train timetable. In Am. Eng, schedule is used in both
instances.
Trams can be found only in the Brit. Eng. In Am. Eng, the correct word is either streetcar or
trolley.
Carriage is the UK term for passenger carrying vehicle. Also known as a coach. In the US is
referred to as a car. Cripple is a defective vehicle or train in the UK Known in the US as a Bad
Order.
The British equivalent to the American pilot is cowcatcher, while British driver is engineer in
American.
US term for train staff member whose duties vary with different administrations but who is
primarily responsible for train and passenger safety is conductor. Conductors are often also
involved with ticket inspection and is common also in the UK (earlier term was guard).
5) What made the following places famous?
Aspen, CO – Aspen, Colorado is a popular tourist destination in America, known for being