Many drivers rely on satellite navigation systems in their cars
Alice and Stephen talk about satellite navigation systems or sat navs, the gadgets which people use to help with directions when they are driving.
This week's question:
When we talk about ‘satellite navigation’ in English, there is an abbreviation we use called GPS. What does it stand for? Is it:
a) greater place signal
b) global positioning signal, or
c) global positioning system
Listen out for the answer at the end of the programme!
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Satellite Navigation Systems
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Grammar
- satellite navigation systems
computer systems that are installed in some vehicles which tell you the best way to get to a place
- gadgets
pieces of technology which are used for everyday tasks, e.g. mobile phones
- abbreviation
shortening of a phrase, often to just one letter of each word, e.g. NHS - National Health Service; words can also be abbreviated to fewer letters, e.g. Dr - doctor
- mayhem
chaos, confusion
- to reverse
to move backwards
- aid
help, assistance
- common sense
natural ability to think clearly and make sensible decisions
- navigator
something or someone which tells you which way to go during a journey
- messed up
spoiled or damaged
- interfere with
get involved with in a damaging or unhelpful way
