JIMMY ENGLISH HOME COLLOCATION FOR TRAVEL ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS I always have a thirst for adventure and often get itchy feet so I could hardly contain my excitement when I set off for South America for a year It was a very arduous journey I should have broken the journey somewhere but I did it all in one go Next time, I’ll have a stopover in Sao Paolo, have a bit of a rest and the sights there before travelling on Tôi khát khao phiêu l u th khích lên ng mu n ng sang Nam M m t n m i âu ó nên tơi khó có th kìm ch ó m t hành trình r t gian kh c s ph n l tơi ã âu ó nh ng tơi ã làm t t c ch m t l n L n t i, s d ng chân ph i d ng cu c hành trình Sao Paolo, ngh ng i m t chút tham quan ó tr c ti p t c After two fantastic weeks in the Amazon I got a flight on a low-cost airline to Rio de Janeiro I then tried to get a flight to Peru but they were all full, so they put me on standby Luckily I got a seat Sau hai tu n t v i Amazon, ã có m t chuy n bay m t hãng hàng khơng giá r de Janeiro Sau ó tơi ã c g ng b t m t chuy n bay ã t ch n Peru nh ng t t c n Rio u ã kín ch , v y h ch May m n thay có m t ch ng i In Peru I went trekking in the Andes The guide took us off the beaten track and felt like am intrepid explorer from another century in some unexplored wilderness One day we actually got hopelessly lost We were afraid they’d have to send out a search party to look for us But then we met some locals who helped us get back on to our path Peru Tôi nhi u ng ã i b xuyên núi Andes Ng ng d n ã a n n i h o lánh mà i khơng t i tơi c m th y gi ng nh m t nhà thám hi m gan d t th k khác m t s vùng hoang dã ch a Chúng e r ng h s ph i c m t s ng ih i dân a ph c khám phá M t ngày n , th c s l c l i vơ v ng m t nhóm tìm ki m ng, nh ng ng tìm chúng tơi Nh ng sau ó ã g p i ã giúp chúng tơi quay tr l i ng c a 1|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME To have a thirst for adventure: Khát khao phiêu l u To get itch feet: mu n i âu ó, du l ch To the sights: tham quan Low-cost airline: Hãng hàng không giá r To put s.o on standby: To go trekking: To be off the beaten track = in a place where few people go, far from any main roads and ó ch ch i b xuyên núi towns Unexplored wilderness: Vùng t hoang dã ch a To get lost: b l c To send out a search party: g i i c khám phá i tìm ki m A SIGHTSEEING HOLIDAY IN THE CITY Many people go on a sightseeing tour of a town; they can also go on a tour of a castle, cathedral … When you are sightseeing, it helps to buy a guidebook and a map of the town you are visiting Nhi u ng i i tham quan m t th tr n; h c ng có th ang i tham quan, vi c mua m t cu n sách h i tham quan lâu ng d n b n ài, nhà th … Khi b n c a th tr n b n n s r t h u ích The place is packed with tourists: N i ông úc khách du l ch New York is very cosmopolitan (full of people from different countries and cultures) This place has a lot of historic monuments (important places built a long time ago): N i ây có r t nhi u di tích l ch s Many beautiful cities are now very touristy (too much tourists): Nhi u thành ph xinh p hi n có nhi u khách du l ch This place is a lively place: N i m t n i sôi This place is worth a visit: N i ng ghé th m 2|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME HOLIDAYS BY THE SEA Many people spend their holiday in seaside resorts where they can go to the beach every day Nhi u ng i dành k ngh c a h nh ng khu ngh mát bên b bi n, n i h có th i t m bi n m i ngày You sometimes get a gentle breeze (a light pleasant wind) from the sea, which helps to cool you down on hot days, but it can also burn you b n có c m t gió nh t bi n, giúp h nhi t nh ng ngày nóng n c, nh ng c ng có th n b n b b ng I like to go for a walk along the cliffs Tơi thích i d o d c theo vách I sometimes go windsurfing/snorkeling/diving Tôi th nh tho ng i l t ván / l n v i ng th /l n I don’t swim much but I like to have a paddle (just put my feet in the sea) Tôi không b i nhi u nh ng thích t chân xu ng bi n My sister likes to have a swim in the sea, but not if it is very rough Em gái tơi thích b i bi n, nh ng ch bi n khơng có sóng m nh Many people go to the beach to sunbathe and get a suntan This can be dangerous, and you should always put on suntan lotion This will also help you to get a tan and protect your skin If you don’t protect your skin, you may get sunburn For total protection, use sunblock Nhi u ng i n bãi bi n t m n ng nên thoa kem ch ng n ng tr nên rám n ng i u c ng s giúp b n có da c a b n N u khơng b o v da, b n có th b cháy n ng i u có th nguy hi m b n c da rám n ng b o v b o v toàn di n, s d ng kem ch ng n ng 3|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME DESCRIBE DIFFERENT DESTINATIONS Prague is a stunning city, and this thriving capital of the Czech Republic makes a romantic and vibrant city-break destination A stroll through Prague’s cobbled streets is wonderfully exciting: its architecture is remarkably diverse, and amazingly untouched by the Second World War, although Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock have recently been undergoing restoration Praha m t thành ph t lãng m n sôi r t a d ng Charles ng p, th ô ph n th nh c a C ng hòa Séc m t i m n i d o qua nh ng ph r i s i c a Praha th t thú v : ki n trúc c a kinh ng c không b ng h Thiên v n g n ây ã nh h ng b i Chi n tranh Th gi i th hai, m c dù C u c trùng tu If you need to unwind, try the Algarve in southern Portugal Laze around on the golden sandy beaches, soak up the atmosphere of traditional fishing villages like Alvor, or just go for a wander around Albufeira’s old town, which still retains its wonderful charm N u b n c n th giãn, th n Algarve mi n nam B Nha Th giãn nh ng bãi bi n y cát vàng, hịa vào b u khơng khí c a nh ng làng chài truy n th ng nh Alvor, ho c ch i c nét quy n r t v i c a d o quanh khu ph c c a Albufeira, n i v n gi Our China trek offers a unique experience for the adventurous traveler who wants to get away from it all Apart from the spectacular scenery, you will have the rare opportunity to camp in a remote part of rural China and experience local life in its most unspoilt state Chuy n i Trung Qu c c a mang m o hi m, nh ng ng hi m có ph c m tr i i mu n n m t tr i nghi m c áo cho nh ng du khách a n n i khác bi t Ngoài phong c nh ngo n m c, b n s có c h i m t vùng xa xôi c a vùng nông thôn Trung Qu c tr i nghi m cu c s ng a ng tình tr ng hoang s nh t c a A stunning city: M t thành ph t A thriving capital: M t th A city-break destination: a short holiday spent in a city Cobbled streets: Nh ng Diverse architecture: Ki n trúc a d ng to undergo restoration: To laze around = relax and very little: th giãn Golden sandy beaches: Bãi bi n cát vàng To soak s.t up = to take s.t into your senses, body or mind ô th nh v p ng ng r i s i c c i t o, ph c h i 4|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME To go for a wander (around/in): i lang thang Unique experience: Tr i nghi m Adventurous traveler: ng To get away from it all = to go somewhere different to have a holiday Breath-taking views/scenery: phong c nh ngo n m c Picturesque streets/villages: Nh ng c áo i du l ch m o hi m ng / làng m c p nh tranh v AIR TRAVEL When you arrive at the airport, you can look at the departures board which shows the flight numbers, departure times and destinations At the check-in desk they weigh your luggage Usually you can take about 20 kilos If it is more, you may have to pay excess baggage They also check your ticket and give you a boarding card for the plane with your seat number on it Then you go through a passport control where an official checks your passport, and into the departure lounge Here, you can also buy things in the duty free, e.g perfume or alcohol About half an hour before take-off, you go to a gate number where you wait before you get on the plane When you board the plane, you find your seat If you have hand luggage, you can put it under your seat or in the overhead locker above your seat If there are no delays, the plane moves towards the runway When the plane lands, you have to wait for it to stop When the doors are open, you get off the plane and walk through the terminal building and go to the baggage reclaim You go through customs At most airports, you can hire/rent a car Khi n sân bay, b n có th nhìn vào b ng kh i hành ó hi n th s hi u chuy n bay, th i gian kh i hành i m n T i qu y làm th t c, h cân hành lý c a b n Thông th kho ng 20 kg N u nhi u h n, b n có th ph i tr hành lý c ng b n có th l y c H c ng ki m tra vé c a b n cung c p cho b n th lên máy bay v i s gh c a b n ó Sau ó, b n i qua ki m soát h chi u, n i m t viên ch c ki m tra h chi u c a b n vào phòng ch th mua mi n thu , ví d : n n s c ng ch tr u Kho ng n a ti ng tr c lên máy bay Khi lên máy bay, b n s tìm có hành lý xách tay, b n có th khơng có s c hoa ho c r kh i hành T i ây, b n c ng có t d i gh ho c t ch m tr , nhà máy s di chuy n v phía c máy bay c t cánh, b n c ch ng i c a N u b n phía ch ng i c a b n N u ng b ng Khi máy bay h cánh, b n ph i i d ng l i Khi c a m , b n xu ng máy bay i b qua nhà ga n n i nh n hành lý B n i qua h i quan T i h u h t sân bay, b n có th thuê xe h i 5|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME TRAVEL ACCOMMODATION At busy times, e.g the weekend, you may need to book/reserve a room in a hotel in advance When you arrive at a hotel you check in at reception In a hotel you may also give the porter (person who carries your luggage) a tip Vào nh ng gi cao i m, v.d cu i tu n, b n có th ph i t / gi phịng khách s n tr c Khi b n n m t khách s n, b n làm th t c t i qu y l tân Trong m t khách s n, b n c ng có th cho ng khuân vác hành lý (ng i i mang hành lý c a b n) m t kho n ti n boa Camp-site: Khu c m tr i Self-catering flat: C n h t ph c v Guesthouse = small hotel Youth hostel = a building that provides cheap and simple accommodation and meals, especially to young people who are travelling Holiday camp = a place that provides accommodation and entertainment for large numbers of people who are on holiday TRAVEL PROBLEMS Last week I had the worst business trip I’ve ever taken Normally a travel agency takes care of booking my flight and making my hotel reservation, but this time I decided to make the travel arrangements myself Big mistake! Tu n tr vi c c, tơi có chuy n cơng tác t i t nh t mà t ng i Thông th t vé máy bay l ch, s p x p chuy n ng, m t công ty du l ch s lo t phòng khách s n cho tôi, nh ng l n quy t nh t lên i Sai l m l n! First of all, the plane was overbooked so I was bumped into a later flight When they gave me my new boarding pass, they didn’t ask me if I’d prefer a window seat or an aisle seat – and I was stuck in the middle To top it off, it was a very bumpy flight Tr c h t, máy bay t s ch nên ã b y chuy n bay mu n h n Khi h máy bay m i, h khơng h i tơi thích ch ng i bên c a s hay ch ng i l i a cho th lên i - ã b m c k t gi a Trên h t, ó m t chuy n bay r t g p gh nh 6|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME I then missed my connecting flight and I had a ten-hour layover in Chicago Unfortunately, my checked luggage had already gone through to my final destination, so all I had was my carry-on bag I checked into a hotel near the airport just so I could take a nap Sau ó, ã b l chuy n bay n i chuy n ã ph i m t 10 ti ng ch may, hành lý ký g i c a ã i n i m Chicago Th t không n cu i cùng, v y t t c nh ng tơi có hành lý xách tay c a Tơi nh n phịng m t khách s n g n sân bay có th ch p m t When I finally arrived in Los Angeles, it turns out that I had made a mistake with my hotel reservation, and instead of booking a room at a five-star hotel, I had booked three nights at a seedy hotel in the red-light district! So I was stuck sleeping on an uncomfortable mattress in a dingy room while my colleagues enjoyed the luxury hotel Cu i thay èn n Los Angeles, hóa tơi ã m c sai l m vi c m t khách s n n m sao, ã t phịng t phịng khách s n c a mình, t ba êm t i m t khách s n t i tàn khu ! Vì v y, tơi ph i ng m t chi c n m khó ch u m t c n phòng t i tàn ng nghi p c a t n h ng khách s n sang tr ng The trip home was uneventful, but when I arrived I discovered that the airline had lost my luggage All in all, it was a miserable experience Chuy n v nhà th t êm m, nh ng n n i phát hi n r ng hãng hàng không ã làm m t hành lý c a Nói chung, ó m t tr i nghi m kh n kh A business trip: M t chuy n công tác A travel agency: M t công ty du l ch To book a flight: t chuy n bay To make hotel reservation: t phòng khách s n To make travel arrangements: lên l ch, s p x p chuy n i The plane is overbooked (more passengers than seats available) A boarding pass (ticket that allows you to enter the air plane): Th lên máy bay A window seat: Ch ng i bên c a s An aisle seat (seat next to the corridor): Ch ng i c nh l i i A bumpy flight (a flight with a lot of violent changes in movement): : M t chuy n bay g p gh nh 7|Page JIMMY ENGLISH HOME To miss a (connecting) flight: B l chuy n bay (n i chuy n) To have a ten-hour layover (have to wait for 10 hours for the next flight) A five-star hotel: Khách s n n m A luxury hotel: M t khách s n sang tr ng A seedy hotel (a hotel that is not very safe or comfortable): M t khách s n t i tàn The red-light district (an area of a city where there are many sex shops, strip clubs): Khu èn A dingy room (a dirty and dark room): M t c n phòng t i tàn To lose one’s luggage: m t hành lý To look for budget accommodation: tìm ch bình dân To be fully-booked (hotel): h t ch A run-down hotel: khách s n ang xu ng c p 8|Page ... especially to young people who are travelling Holiday camp = a place that provides accommodation and entertainment for large numbers of people who are on holiday TRAVEL PROBLEMS Last week I had... layover (have to wait for 10 hours for the next flight) A five-star hotel: Khách s n n m A luxury hotel: M t khách s n sang tr ng A seedy hotel (a hotel that is not very safe or comfortable): M t khách... things in the duty free, e.g perfume or alcohol About half an hour before take-off, you go to a gate number where you wait before you get on the plane When you board the plane, you find your seat