TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS

TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS I Trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion/outing/day out a trip: an act of traveling from one place to another and usually back again: a business trip/ a fiveminute trip by taxi b Journey: an act of traveling from one place to another especially when they are a long way apart “Journey” is more often used when the traveling takes a long time and difficult: a long and difficult journey across the mountains c Tour: a journey made for pleasure during which several different places are visited: a tour of Bavaria d Expedition: an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known: the first expedition to the South Pole e Excursion: a short trip made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people: We went on an all-day excursion to the island f Outing: a short trip made for pleasure or education usually with a group of people and lasting no more than a day: The children were on a day’s outing from school g Day out: a trip to somewhere for a day, especially for pleasure: We had a day out at the beach h Cruise: a journey on a ship for pleasure, often visiting a series of places PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS a to go on a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion/outing/day out b to set out/off on a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion c to make a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion d to be away on a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition e the outward/return/homeward trip/journey f a(n) foreign/overseas/round-the-world trip/journey/tour/expedition g a bus/coach trip/journey/tour/excursion h a train/rail trip/journey/tour/excursion Exercise Decide which answer best fits each space Holidays Most people enjoy going (1.) _ for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (2.) _in an interesting city or a seaside (3.) _ If you speak (4.) _languages, you can make new friends, and (5.) _home some interesting (6.) _as presents But before you can that, you have to (7.) _your destination, and that is often a problem! If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (8.) _ (9.) _by train can also be difficult, since trains are often (10.) _in the summer, and you might have to reserve a (11.) _in advance Whichever way you (12.) _, you can have problems with your (13.) _, and it is often difficult to find good (14.) _ Apart from this, you might not be able to afford the (15.) _! A out B forward C abroad D foreign A remain B pass C spend D stay A resort B post C too D one A strange B stranger C foreigner D foreign A fetch B take C go D get A memories B souvenirs C memoirs D recollections A reach B arrive C go D travel A waited B reversed C delayed D booked A Journeys B Travels C Voyages D Passes 10 A filling B occupied C overdone D crowded 11 A post B chair C seat D position 12 A voyage B travel C trip D tour 13 A baggages B luggage C goods D sacks 14 A staying B homes C lodges D accommodation 15 A fare B fair C far D fur Exercise Complete each sentence with a word from the box Use each word once only after down for off in out up The car broke _ in the mountains, and we couldn’t find a garage James had to set _at dawn to catch the early train Sue’s bike passed me, and I had to ride fast to catch _with her I arrived at the airport, checked _, and then had some coffee We were heading _Paris, but we were not in a hurry to get there High School for Gifted Students - HNUE Jill ran _of money after a week, and had to go home Our next-door neighbors looked _our dog while we were away Exercise Completed each sentence with a word formed from the word in bold They told me to ask at the (inform) desk The plane gathered speed as it roared along the (run) The (depart) of our plane has been delayed The plane made a bumpy (land) and I felt ill The clerk asked me if I had made a (reserve) I got a seat because of another passenger’s (cancel) We arrived late at the (air) , and missed the plane We fastened our seatbelts and prepared for (take) Exercise Match a sentence in A with one in B to make a complete sentence A B I sent my friend a post _ a suit with you to the beach I fastened my seat _ b table turned out to be wrong We stayed on a small camp _ c belt, and waited for takeoff I always forget my guide _ d port, you must tell the police Don’t forget to take your swim _ e hiking can be dangerous If you lose your pass _ f side when I was little We stayed in a quiet guest _ g card of the town where I stayed The train time _ h book when I visit old cities I used to like going to the sea _ j house down by the river 10 Nowadays I’m afraid that hitch _ k site just outside the town Exercise Circle the correct word in each sentence In Greece we visited several ancient/antique temples Whenever Lucy travels by boat she feels seasick/dizzy Brighton is a popular/touristic seaside town Holidays in the mountains are always more relaxed/relaxing We always eat the local/topical food when we’re abroad On my summer holidays, I like getting suntanned/sunburnt It may not be easy to find accommodation at reasonable/logical prices After cycling all day, Bill was completely exhausted/tired The owner of the hotel gave us a hospitable/warm welcome 10 Jack likes spending most of his holiday in the open/plain air Exercise The word in italics are in the wrong sentences Fin the correct sentence for each one We spend two weeks in a lovely seaside station Jim stayed the night in a small bed and hostel Karen was exhausted after her fifteen-mile holiday Martin and Carol had a great time on their camping cards As it was cheaper, I bought a return stop We managed to find some petrol at remote filling village The bus made an overnight breakfast in a town near the border The family rented a cottage in a country walk for the summer If you’re a student, you can save money by staying in a youth ticket 10 David never carried cash on holiday He always takes credit resort Exercise Complete each sentence with a word from the box buffet coach station departure lounge harbour quay cabin deck destination platform runway Most of the young people on the boat slept on the _in their sleeping bags As the train drew in to the station, Terry could see her sister waiting on the _ I was so nervous about flying that I left my bag in the _ By the time I got to the _, the bus to Scotland had left As soon as the boat left the _, the storm began We hadn’t had anything to eat, but luckily there was a _on the train I’m afraid there is only one first-class _free on the boat Tim reached Paris safely, but his luggage didn’t reach its _ There was a queue of cars on the _, waiting for the car-ferry to the island 10 Our plane nearly crashed into a fire-engine on the Exercise Circle the most suitable word or words High School for Gifted Students - HNUE David’s plane was cancelled/delayed by thick fog The ship’s owner agreed to give the crew/passengers a pay-rise The plane from Geneva has just grounded/landed We hope that you will enjoy your flight/flying Because of heavy snow, their plane was diverted/deviated to Luton I won’t be long I’m just packing my last luggage/suitcase You have to check in/check up an hour before the plane leaves All duty free goods must be declared/surrendered at customs The plane took off/took up and was soon high over the city 10 I bought a simple/single ticket, as I was going to return by car 11 A sign above the seats in the plane says “Fasten your life belt/seat belt.” 12 On the plane the flight attendant/waitress brought me a newspaper Exercise Use a word or words from exercises and to complete each sentence The word may be in a different form I had to _ my tickets, because I was ill and couldn’t travel The train for London is now arriving at _three The plane _on time but arrived half an hour late We finally reached our _after traveling all day It was hard to find a seat on the train as there were so many _ While we were waiting at the station we had a bite to eat in the _ I felt seasick so I went to my _and tried to sleep Do you want a return ticket, or a _? The customs officer asked Bill if he had anything to _ 10 There is a small _here for fishing boats and yachts 11 How much _can I take with me on the plane? 12 The 8.55 from Hull will be 30 minutes late We apologize for the _ Exercise 10 Match the words in the box with a suitable definition an expedition a flight a tour a voyage a package tour an itinerary a trip travel a cruise a crossing A journey by ship for pleasure A journey by plane The plan of a journey An informal word for “journey” Sometimes meaning a “short journey” A journey for a scientific or special purpose A holiday which includes organized travel and accommodation Taking journeys as a general idea A journey by sea An organized journey to see the sights of a place 10 A journey from one side of the sea to the other Exercise 11 Use a word in exercise 10 to complete the following sentences The travel agent will send you the for your trip My neighbours went on a guided of Rome Last time I went from England to France we had a very rough The first prize in the competition is a luxury Mediterranean When you go on a/an , you pay one price for everything The college organized a/an to search for the ancient ruins Olympic announces the arrival of OA 269 from Athens The Titanic sank on its first in 1912 is one of my main interests 10 Mr Dean is away on business at the moment Can I help you? Exercise 12 Replace the words in italics in each sentence with a word from the box camp-site book hostel accommodation double room hitch-hike a fortnight Guest-house vacancy porter I stayed in France for two weeks last year _ It’s difficult to find anywhere to stay here in the summer. _ We had no money so we had to get lifts in other people’s cars _ I’d like a room for the night please A room for two people _ The place where we stayed wasn’t a hotel but a private house where you pay to stay and have meals _ High School for Gifted Students - HNUE I’d like to reserve three single rooms for next week, please _ It was raining, and we couldn’t find a place to put our tent _ I’d like a room for the night, please Do you have a free one? _ The school has its own place for students to stay _ 10 We gave a tip to the person who carried our bags in the hotel _ Exercise 13 Find compound words beginning “sea-“ to complete these following sentences Last year we didn’t go to the mountains We went to the _instead There’s a restaurant near the harbor that serves wonderful _ The beach was covered in piles of smelly green _ This town is very high up It’s a thousand metres above _ We drove along the _but we couldn’t find anywhere to park Tourists were throwing bread to the _flying behind the ship Luckily I had taken some travel pills so I didn’t feel _ Children were building sand castles on the _ Exercise 14 Choose the most suitable word or phrase to complete each sentence They all day swimming and sunbathing at the beach A did B used C spent D occupied The hotel room over a beautiful garden A viewed out B faced up C opened up D looked out We didn’t to the station in time to catch the train A get B reach C arrive D make I was in such a hurry that I left one of my bags A out B aside C on D behind Mr Hill had his money stolen and couldn’t his hotel bill A pay up B pay C pay for D pay out Jane lost her case It did not have a/an with her name on A ticket B poster C label D identification Take the bus, and at Oxford Circus A get out B get off C get down D get away I was too tired to my suitcase A unpack B empty C put out D disorder On the first day of our holiday we just by the hotel pool A enjoyed B calmed C comforted D relaxed 10 The wind was blowing so much that we couldn’t our tent A raise B put up C make up D build Exercise 15 Rewrite each sentence, beginning as given, so that it contains an expression with “have” I sunbathed for a while, and then went swimming →I sunbathed fro a while, and then _ I really enjoyed my holiday last year →I _ David crashed his car while he was driving to Spain →David _ When we left, Maria wished us a safe journey → “Goodbye”, said Maria, and _ Most of the people on the beach were wearing very little →Most of the people on the beach _ We couldn’t decide about our holiday but then Sue thought of something →We couldn’t decide about our holiday until Sue _ There was a party at Martin’s house last night → Martin _ Brenda couldn’t go away for the weekend because she was busy →Brenda couldn’t go away for the weekend because she _ Ian didn’t know how to water-ski, but he gave it a try →Ian didn’t know how to water-ski but he _ 10 Laura suspected that the hotel food was going to be bad →Laura _ Exercise 16 Decide which answer best fits each space Holidays High School for Gifted Students - HNUE Is it better to go on a package (1.) , or to (2.) on your own? I suppose the answer depends on what kind of (3.) you are A complicated tour organized by a travel (4.) has some advantages You have a/an (5.) , which gives you definite (6.) and arrival date, and a list of all your (7.) The (8.) may be cheaper, as it has been (9.) in advance, so you spend less time worrying about where you are going to (10.) If you book your own hotel, you might have trouble finding a/an (11.) , unless you are going to stay for a (12.) , for example On the other hand, organizing your own (13.) can be fun Many students (14.) or buy cheap train tickets, and (15.) the night in student hostels or guest-houses A travel B tour C journey D cruise A travel B trip C voyage D tourist A voyager B passenger C tourist D mover A office B agent C tour D operation A timetable B scheme C notice D itinerary A departure B parting C leave D quitting A cancellations B expeditions C organizations D destinations A bedrooms B staying C flat D accommodation A preserved B booked C reservation D hotels 10 A stay B pass C live D cross 11 A empty B free C vacancy D available 12 A fortnight B daytime C fifteen days D passage 13 A voyage B expedition C trip D package 14 A auto-stop B hitch-hike C lift D journey 15 A have B at C for D spend Exercise 17 Put the following words into the correct sentences Use each word once only flight journey trip excursion travel voyage outing tour run cruise package tour expedition We visited lots of famous towns on our American last year Before the invention of the aeroplane, the from Britain to America could take weeks, even months sometimes Do you want to come for a in my new car on Sunday? The plane now arriving is SAS 343 from Copennagen The first thing I did when I got to London was to go on a sightseeing In my opinion, the best way to is by air Last summer I stayed in Brighton and one day our group went on a very interesting to Blenheim Palace, the home of the late Winston Churchill My uncle is going on an next year to try to discover the lost city of Atlantics How long does the train from London to Edinburgh take? 10 Last year my mother went on a Mediterranean and was seasick practically the whole time 11 One of the main advantages of going on a , apart from the price, is the fact that you don’t have to spend weeks beforehand planning routes, finding hotels, buying air tickets, etc It’s all done for you 12 We went on a day’s to the zoo in Copenhagen and the whole family loved it Exercise 18 Choose the correct answer You need a passport to cross the between Mexico and the United States A edge B line C border D rim The hotel where we are is quite luxurious A living B remaining C existing D staying When you your destination, your tour guide will meet you at the airport A arrive B get C reach D achieve It can be quite busy here during the tourist A season B period C phase D stage David me to the train station every morning A goes B takes C has D makes I always enjoy our school to France A excursion B journey C trip D travel Hurry up, or we’ll the bus! A avoid B miss C drop D lose High School for Gifted Students - HNUE The brochure says that the hotel has a great of the sea A appearance B look C sight D view I must remember to a souvenir back from Spain for my grandmother A go B take C bring D keep 10 The from London to Berlin is about 919 kilometres A measure B length C gap D distance 11 Make sure you a hotel before you come to our island, especially in the summer A book B keep C put D take 12 I live in Barcelona, but my town is Madrid A birth B home C native D origin Exercise 19 Circle the correct word I hope to go on a trip round the world/earth one day You learn a lot about the local territory/area by speaking to local people It’s good to have someone to lead/guide you when you are on holiday I get the train to work every day and the fare/fee is quiet expensive Captain Cook discovered Australia on a voyage/travel to the Pacific Most tourist attractions in London charge an admission fee/ticket The sunset over Niagara Falls is really a magnificent look/sight Exercise 20 Complete the correct form of the words in the box catch check get go make pick pull see Let’s go to the airport to Grandpa off when he flies back home If it starts to rain, for a nearby cave to wait for it to pass We would like to remind all guests that they must out before midday Please in and stop so that I can buy something to drink Every Saturday night my dad us up outside the cinema I think the neighbors have away for the weekend John’s up ahead so Greg is pedaling fast to up with him We’re going on holiday tomorrow, but we’ll call you when we back Exercise 21 Write a phrase verb in the correct form to replace the words in italic Add any other words you need We can start our journey towards the mountains at dawn Dad fetched the luggage while Mum registered at the hotel I asked the taxi driver to let me get out outside the train station Oh, no! I’ve forgotten my passport! We’ll have to go back and get it! The most exciting moment is when the plane leaves the ground Stop the car! I think we’ve hit a dog I don’t think a horse can every stay at the same speed as a car Exercise 22 Write one word in each gap The speed in town is 50 km/h and you shouldn’t go faster than that Why don’t we the scenic route along the coast? If you buy your plane ticket advance, it’s often cheaper than if you wait I can’t remember the name of the hotel we stayed at off the of my head I’m sorry I’m late! I my way and had to ask for directions My mum’s away in Germany on a business at the moment The bank? Well, turn left here, then go ahead for a kilometer and it’s on the left If you look on your left-hand as we turn this corner, you’ll see Big Ben I’ll look round the shops in the morning and then sightseeing in the afternoon 10 My grandma hasn’t driven since she an accident last year 11 I love visiting foreign places, the sights and learning about other cultures 12 During the 70s, many British people started to go holiday to Spain 13 While you’re in London, you should take a tour the House of Parliament Exercise 23 Find the extra word in each line The cancelled trip Oh, let me tell you about our trip Did you know that Sara is afraid of be flying? We had arranged it with her family to go to France for a few days I have always wanted to see Paris and would love to live in there one day Well, we got to the airport and Sara appeared being nervous I asked her if she was okay and she said she was fine, so we continued on to our way We went through passport control and I could see so that Sara wasn’t High School for Gifted Students - HNUE keen on going any further Just then, a voice announced: “We regret it to inform passengers that Flight 114 to France is been cancelled.” That was our flight! Sarah said she was glad because of she was too frightened to fly anyway! So, we all went to home That was the end of that trip! Exercise 24 Give the correct form of the words in brackets It’s not always easy being a (1 tour) You spend half your time making (2.arrange) for your holiday and the other half worrying about sticking to the (3 time) I think it’s relaxing sometimes to spend a holiday at home There are no (4 culture) problems, you don’t need someone to be the (5 photograph) and you know that the local (6 inhabit) are always friendly! Exercise 25 Circle the correct words I have two hour travel/journey/way to work every morning People are moving from the nature/countryside/environment to the towns to look for work Unleaded petrol is better for the nature/countryside/environment I had a difficult travel/journey/way to work because of the train strike Brian went on a journey/trip/travel to France last month and had a great time The quickest travel/journey/way to my house is through the park Eva goes camping so she can be close to nature/countryside/environment Using aerosols is very harmful to the nature/countryside/environment Exercise 26 Match the word with the definitions below package holiday a A place where a lot of people go on holiday, usually by the sea trip b A journey to visit different places tour c A person who shows tourists around resort d A holiday where your travel and hotel are arranged for you guide (x 2) e A short journey to a particular place f A book that gives tourist information about a place Exercise 27 Which word goes with which list below? tour holiday resort trip summer, package, beach, adventure holiday, tourists, seaside, popular coach, sightseeing, package, guided coach, boat, day, business Exercise 28 Complete each sentence with “trip, travel, journey” I’ll get some brochures today and we can start planning our holiday John is away on a business all week It’s a rather difficult overnight to the mountains but it’s well worth it I prefer to arrange my holidays myself rather than use a agent On Saturday we went on a day to an interesting old castle Was it a tiring from Seoul to Los Angeles? On summer weekends, we often used to go on camping Do you use a special firm to arrange business for your staff? Do you make your own arrangements or does your secretary it all? 10 I hope your flight is on time tomorrow Safe !See you at the airport Exercise 29 Complete each sentence with “trip, travel and journey” I’ll get some brochures today and we can start planning our holiday John is always on business all week It’s rather difficult overnight to the mountains but it’s well worth it I prefer to arrange my holidays myself rather than use a agent On Saturday we went on a day to an interesting old castle Was it a tiring from Seoul to Los Angeles? On summer weekends we often used to go on camping Do you use a special firm to arrange business for your staff? Do you make your own arrangements or does your secretary it all? 10 I hope your flight is on time tomorrow Safe ! See you at the airport High School for Gifted Students - HNUE