Vocabulary – Holidays

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 cancel my tickets, because I was ill and couldn't travel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

l) The 8.55 fight from Hull will be 30 minutes late. We apologise for the delay

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 cruise

b) A journey by plane is a fight

c) The plan of a journey is an itinerary

d) An informal word for journey. Sometimes meaning a short journey is a trip

e) A journey for a scientific or special purpose is an expedition

f) A holiday which includes organised travel and accommodation is a package tour

g) Taking journeys, as a general idea is to travel

h) A journey by sea is a voyage

i) An organised journey to see the sights of a place is a tour

j) A journey from one side of the sea to the other is a crossing