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CEFR B1 Traffic Congestion

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➡ Across 15 Words

4. In the middle of: drivers ___ the traffic feel stressed
7. A way or path from one place to another
8. Not having: ___ a GPS, finding an alternative route is hard
9. A light or sign that controls traffic flow
14. A device in a vehicle that makes a loud sound
17. The movement of vehicles on roads, often heavy and slow
18. To make something smaller or less
19. The ability to wait calmly in a traffic jam
20. Before the usual time, often to avoid traffic
21. Loud and unpleasant sound from traffic
23. Another route or method used to avoid congestion
25. At a short distance from: stuck ___ the city center
26. Very likely: the delay will ___ be longer during rush hour
27. Describing a large amount of traffic
29. Full of people or vehicles

⬇ Down 15 Words

1. From one end to the other: driving ___ the city center is slow
2. To travel regularly to and from work
3. Following in time: ___ the rush hour, roads are quieter
5. A large town where traffic is often heavy
6. Taking into account: ___ the heavy traffic, we left early
10. Arriving after the expected time
11. Overcrowding of vehicles on a road causing slow movement
12. To become larger in amount
13. A period of waiting caused by traffic problems
15. Almost: we spent ___ an hour in the jam
16. Throughout a period: ___ rush hour, traffic is heavy
22. Under: the tunnel ___ the river is often congested
23. Feeling strong displeasure, often due to delays
24. A person who operates a vehicle
28. To stay away from something

📚 Study Guide: CEFR B1 (Intermediate) Vocabulary Focus

This CEFR B1 (Intermediate) English crossword targets descriptive vocabulary, workplace and academic terms, and abstract nouns connected to "Traffic Congestion". Pay attention to prefixes, suffixes, and intersecting letter patterns.

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