2A Vocabulary
Travel agent: What kind of holiday do you like?
Miguel: I try to avoid
tourist traps
… I like
to get away from it all
and prefer going somewhere
off the beaten track
… last year I had
the holiday of a lifetime
… a two week
wildlife safari
in Kenya.
TA: What do you like to do when you’re on holiday?
Anna: I enjoy visiting the local
places of interest
… I like
to go sightseeing
and always sign up for
guided tours
as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photographs … one of my hobbies.
TA: Do you have many tourists in your country?
Amy: Yes … we have a lot of
holiday resorts
along the coast that are popular with tourists … most people come on
package holidays
and stay in one of the many hotels and
self-catering
apartments.
Sally: A few years ago I went on a
long weekend
to the Lake District in the UK … it’s a very popular
holiday destination
in the north of England … I went on my own and had a wonderful time … I stayed in a
youth hostel
and met some really nice people … but the most memorable thing about the holiday were the
breathtaking views
… and lovely
picturesque villages
… it can get very busy with
hordes of tourists
so I decided
to go out of season
in the autumn … the weather was fantastic and the shops were full of
local crafts
… a really great holiday … it’s certainly not the kind of
short break
for someone looking for a busy nightlife but if you want to relax in the middle of
stunning landscape
I would certainly recommend a holiday to the Lake District.
Miguel: It’s much easier and affordable to travel now … nowadays you can get cheap
charter-flights
or
all-in packages
… to somewhere near or to
a far-off destination.
Anna: The Internet is a great source of information and high street
travel agents
are still very popular … that’s where I like to go to get
holiday brochures
for the place I’m interested in.
Amy: I’m not so sure really … flying can be quite boring … queuing up at the
check-in desk
… going through
passport control
… sitting for ages in the
departure lounge
… then the flight itself can be quite uncomfortable … no … I’m not sure I agree.
Travel Phrases and Definitions
all-in package/package holiday
– a holiday where you purchase the travel and accommodation together
breathtaking view
– an extremely beautiful view
charter-flight
– a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight
check-in desk
– the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage
departure lounge
– where you wait for your flight to be called
far-off destination
– somewhere a long way away
to get away from it all
to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle
guided tour
– an organised group shown around a place of interest by an expert
holiday brochure
– a glossy publication with details of holiday packages
holiday destination
– where you go for a holiday
holiday of a lifetime
– a special holiday that you are unlikely to repeat
holiday resort
– a place where lots of people go for a holiday
hordes of tourists
– crowds of tourists
local crafts
– objects produced locally
long weekend
– an extended weekend holiday including Friday or Monday
out of season
– outside of the main holiday period
picturesque village
– very pretty village
passport control
– the place where your passport is checked
places of interest
– sites of interest to tourists
wildlife safari
– a holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals
self-catering
– a holiday where you supply your own food
short break
– a short holiday
to go sightseeing
– to look around the tourist sites
stunning landscape
– extremely beautiful countryside
travel agent
– a shop that specialises in booking holidays
tourist trap
– somewhere where too many tourists go
youth hostel
a cheap form of accommodation
2A READING
Sharon’s Travel Story: A Staycation on a Tight Budget
When I was younger, I had a real sense of adventure. I loved backpacking, camping in the woods, sleeping in tents and spending the evening next to the campfire. As a child, I remember trying to build a fire from scratch by rubbing two sticks together. I think my entire family laughed while I worked at it for an hour. Unfortunately, I never succeeded.
But I do have such good memories of camping and hiking with my family. Every summer my parents would pack up the kids and the dog into the car, pack all our outdoor gear on the roof of the car and fill coolers full of food.
My mom would pack all the usual stuff: trail mix, fruit, marshmallows to roast over the fire, stuff to make sandwiches, etc. We’d take a road trip to the mountains in Colorado, find our spot to set up camp and pitch our tents near the river. I loved listening to the sound of the river at night!
I haven’t camped for years! Neither David nor I can take that much time off of work. It makes me a little sad that Sophie, our daughter, won’t have those same memories.
But last year we did do something a little fun, a little different: we had a staycation. The two of us could only get 4 days off of work and we were on a tight budget. We hadn’t enjoyed everything the city has to offer for ages so we decided to just pretend to be on vacation here at home. We visited the museums, went to the theater, we even took a day trip to the coast a few hours away for a day of sun, sand, and surf.
We have some wonderful photos (and memories) of our picnic dinner watching the sunset on the beach.
When I was younger, I had a real sense of adventure. I loved backpacking, camping in the woods, sleeping in tents and spending the evening next to the campfire. As a child, I remember trying to build a fire from scratch by rubbing two sticks together. I think my entire family laughed while I worked at it for an hour. Unfortunately, I never succeeded.
But I do have such good memories of camping and hiking with my family. Every summer my parents would pack up the kids and the dog into the car, pack all our outdoor gear on the roof of the car and fill coolers full of food.
My mom would pack all the usual stuff: trail mix, fruit, marshmallows to roast over the fire, stuff to make sandwiches, etc. We’d take a road trip to the mountains in Colorado, find our spot to set up camp and pitch our tents near the river. I loved listening to the sound of the river at night!
I haven’t camped for years! Neither David nor I can take that much time off of work. It makes me a little sad that Sophie, our daughter, won’t have those same memories.
But last year we did do something a little fun, a little different: we had a staycation. The two of us could only get 4 days off of work and we were on a tight budget. We hadn’t enjoyed everything the city has to offer for ages so we decided to just pretend to be on vacation here at home. We visited the museums, went to the theater, we even took a day trip to the coast a few hours away for a day of sun, sand, and surf.
We have some wonderful photos (and memories) of our picnic dinner watching the sunset on the beach.
sense of adventure
outdoor gear
set up camp
from scratch
trail mix
staycation
pack up (the kids/the car)
roast over the fire
on a (tight) budget
Lara’s Travel Story: Anything All-Inclusive
Ugh! I hate planning vacations. I mean, I do love traveling but I don’t want to think about it. All those little details – I can’t be bothered!
I prefer those all-inclusive kinds of vacations for a little R&R. You know, those places where all you do is show up and that’s it.
You have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Activities, the beach, the pools, dancing. Sure, they usually cost a little more but if I don’t have to plan everything then it’s worth it. The only thing is you have to be careful of those hidden extras! I’ve definitely been surprised by the final bill a few times.
My fiancé and I are talking about an all-inclusive cruise for our honeymoon. It sounds amazing but I’ve never been on a ship for that long.
I’m a little nervous about seasickness I do love the idea of island-hopping. Plus the ship has a ton of amenities with its multiple pools, fitness centers, and restaurants. What I need to figure out is what to pack for a cruise. I’m actually terrible about over packing.
Ugh! I hate planning vacations. I mean, I do love traveling but I don’t want to think about it. All those little details – I can’t be bothered!
I prefer those all-inclusive kinds of vacations for a little R&R. You know, those places where all you do is show up and that’s it.
You have breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Activities, the beach, the pools, dancing. Sure, they usually cost a little more but if I don’t have to plan everything then it’s worth it. The only thing is you have to be careful of those hidden extras! I’ve definitely been surprised by the final bill a few times.
My fiancé and I are talking about an all-inclusive cruise for our honeymoon. It sounds amazing but I’ve never been on a ship for that long.
I’m a little nervous about seasickness I do love the idea of island-hopping. Plus the ship has a ton of amenities with its multiple pools, fitness centers, and restaurants. What I need to figure out is what to pack for a cruise. I’m actually terrible about over packing.
can’t be bothered
all you do is show up
a ton of
all-inclusive
hidden extras
amenities
a little R&R
island-hopping
over pack
Jean-Luc’s Travel Story: Exotic Adventure
I’m always dreaming of my next far-off, exotic destination. I’ll go anywhere as long as it’s adventurous.
Last year I chartered a boat with a friend to sail around the Greek Islands. In the afternoons, we’d pull into ports, dive into the water, enjoy dinner on the beach and then head back to the boat for the night. On really warm nights we actually sleep right on the deck under the stars.
What’s next? I don’t know. Maybe Colombia, Peru, or Chile? I’ve never been to South America and I love the idea of spending time in the Andes Mountains. Hiking in the middle of nowhere, you know what I mean?
Those kinds of places give you such a better perspective on life. It’s easy to forget we’re all just a tiny piece of this earth.
Or maybe Thailand? That’s another of my bucket list destinations.
I’m always dreaming of my next far-off, exotic destination. I’ll go anywhere as long as it’s adventurous.
Last year I chartered a boat with a friend to sail around the Greek Islands. In the afternoons, we’d pull into ports, dive into the water, enjoy dinner on the beach and then head back to the boat for the night. On really warm nights we actually sleep right on the deck under the stars.
What’s next? I don’t know. Maybe Colombia, Peru, or Chile? I’ve never been to South America and I love the idea of spending time in the Andes Mountains. Hiking in the middle of nowhere, you know what I mean?
Those kinds of places give you such a better perspective on life. It’s easy to forget we’re all just a tiny piece of this earth.
Or maybe Thailand? That’s another of my bucket list destinations.
far-off destination
head back
perspective on life
charter a boat
under the stars
bucket list
2A GRAMMAR
PRESENT TENSES
2A Test 1
INSERT THE RIGHT FORM:
Compaq made computers, but now it manufactures cars (MAKE, MANUFACTURE)
At the moment , the yen is falling against the dollar (FALL)
Computers are becoming more an more popular these days (BECOME)
Everybody needs money. It is very important (NEED)
Be quick! Our plane takes off in 30 minutes (TAKE OFF)
This milk doesn't taste fresh (NOT TASTE)
This afternoon I am seeing my doctor about my skin problem (SEE)
How is your cold today? It sounds a lot better than yesterday (SOUND)
She normally reads all the Harry Potter books, but right now I think she is reading something else (READ, THINK, READ)
It is strange that people take some movies so seriously (TAKE)
What does your dad do for a living . – Well he is a market consultant (YOUR DAD, DO)
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