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Travel and Holidays - Vocabulary

1. Use a word or words below to complete each sentence. The word may be in a different form.

buffet cancelled station seat belt departure lounge

delayed harbour quay cabin check up took up surrendered
deck destination passengers platform runway deviated
crew grounded landed flight flying diverted luggage
check in declared took off single suitcase life belt
flight attendant

a) I had to _________________ my tickets, because I was ill and couldn't travel.

b) The train for London is now arriving at _________________ three.

c) The plane _________________ on time but arrived half an hour late.

d) We finally reached our _________________ after travelling all day.

e) It was hard to find a seat on the train as there were so many _________________ .

f) While we were waiting at the station we had a bite to eat in the _________________ .

g) I felt seasick so I went to my _________________ and tried to sleep.

h) Do you want a return ticket, or a _________________?

i) The customs officer asked Bill if he had anything to _________________ .

j) There is a small _________________ here for fishing boats and yachts.

k) How much _________________ can I take with me on the plane?

l) The 8.55 _________________ from Hull will be 30 minutes late. We apologise for
the_________________ .

2. Match the definition with the correct word.

expedition flight tour voyage itinerary

package tour trip travel cruise crossing

a) A journey by ship for pleasure is a

b) A journey by plane is a
c) The plan of a journey is an
d) An informal word for journey. Sometimes meaning a short journey is a
e) A journey for a scientific or special purpose is an
f) A holiday which includes organised travel and accommodation is a
g) Taking journeys, as a general idea is to
h) A journey by sea is a
i) An organised journey to see the sights of a place is a
j) A journey from one side of the sea to the other is a
Travel speaking topics
a country or city you've always wanted to visit
a time you got lost while travelling
how you plan your holidays
package holidays and travelling independently
someone you met while you were travelling
the furthest place from home you've been to
the last souvenir you bought on holiday
the longest flight you've ever been on
the most beautiful place you’ve ever been to
the most luxurious place you have stayed in
the most uncomfortable journey you have ever made
the worst holiday you've ever had
what you do to pass the time on planes and trains
what you miss most about home when you travel
what you think about activity holidays
what you think about flying
where you would go for a romantic holiday
your favourite city
your favourite kind of transport
your ideal travelling companion
  Do you travel light? If so, how do you decide what to pack?
 You have to watch your back when you’re travelling alone; there are a lot of dangerous
people out there. Do you agree?
 Which place that you’ve visited was the biggest culture shock? Where did you feel right
at home? Why?
 Do you normally travel on a shoestring or live it up? How can you save money while
travelling? Would you consider hitchhiking or couchsurfing?
 Have you got the travel bug? Have you got itchy feet? If so, where’s next on the list?
 Do you like to pack a lot in/have a full plate or see how the mood takes you when you’re
travelling?
 What’s the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by for you?
 How important is it for you to catch some rays when you’re on holiday?
 How do you choose a holiday destination? Are you a culture vulture?

Complete the sentences (1-14) with the expressions (a-n)

1.       My friends always ________________________ they hitchhike and a.       Get itchy feet
couchsurf everywhere. b.      Get the travel bug

2.       We had to get up _________________________ to catch the 4am c.       Culture vulture
sleeper train.
d.      Catch some rays
3.       My parents are real ________________________ they love
museums, ancient ruins and art galleries. e.      Sit and watch the
world go by
4.       I’ll meet up with you guys later, I’m gonna chill by the pool
and _________________________ for a bit. f.        Pack a lot in/Have
a full plate
5.       When I’m on holiday I like to _________________________ I can’t
stand getting up late or lying around on the beach. g.       See how the mood
takes me
6.       My uncle always ______________________ when he goes on
holiday, 5-star hotels, private beaches, pool parties, you name it. h.      Travel on a shoe
string
7.       You have to _________________________ when you’re travelling
alone; there are a lot of dangerous people out there. i.         Live it up

8.       When I went to India it was a real _____________________ for the

first few days, you get used to it after a while though.

9.       I always try to _____________________, people always pack so

much stuff they don’t need.
j.        A culture shock
10.   I _________________________ in Stockholm, the people are so
friendly and they all speak English!
k.       Feel right at home

11.   I don’t like planning my holidays meticulously, I’d rather just

l.         Watch your back
_______________________.

m.    Travel light

12.   I’ve definitely ________________________, I’ve only been home for a
week and I’m already planning my next trip.
n.      At the crack of
dawn
13.   There’s nothing I like more than to sip a coffee in a nice
Italian piazza and ___________________________________.

14.   I’ve lived in Berlin for 6 months, I’m not sure how much
longer I’ll stay, I’m starting to________________________________.