Vocabulary Meaning/Collocation Example SCENE 1: ACCOMMODATION Type of Accommodation accommodation accommodation service If you have any complaints to make

concerning your food or accommodation, please direct them to the house manager. apartment compound apartment I want an apartment with two bedrooms and a kitchen. apartment hotel studio apartment B&B (bed and breakfast) cabin They rented a cabin for their vacation. cottage The row of buildings you can see on the left are the cottages. They were built for the workers towards the end of the 18th century. flat a furnished flat an unfurnished flat house detached house boarding house family house guest house homestay/familystay host family I understand you help fix up students with host families. hall of residence In the first year, I lived in the hall of residence, which was pretty good. inn The traveler decided to lie at an inn that night. lodge a ski lodge Its cheaper to lodge in the reception centre than in a hotel. motel There was a vacancy in the motel. ranch house residential college room single room double room

twin room student hostel suite tavern qun tr Surroundings and views annoying noise blackout city center dangerous downtown insects haunting metropolitan area movie theater real garden rural area outskirts snorer sports center suburb Interior structure and facilities attic gc mi entrance hall balcony bathtub If youd like to pay me a small deposit, Ill put the suite aside for you, sir. I would prefer my own facilities en suite, is that right? The tired traveler finally found a tavern. The blackout caused more rioting in Los Angeles. Now Im living in the city center, but I want to rent a flat in the north-west of the city. Its dangerous to play on the road. I went downtown to do some shopping today.

Id also like the house to have a real garden rather than just a yard, somewhere I could sit and be peaceful. Most industry is on the outskirts of cities. I dont like to stay in a hostel. The person in the bed next to you tends to be a snorer. Many people commute from the suburbs. We use the attic for storage. Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the room, but its permitted on balconies. The bathtub drain needs repairing.

bedsitter bed linen blanket blender blind/shutter cable TV cabinet carpet coffee maker courtyard ceiling central heating couch cushion dining area dustpan elevator/lift escalator fridge/refrigerator fire/emergency door fire extinguisher garage guest room iron kitchen cabinet linen cabinet bathroom cabinet lay a carpet

In your fees youve paid a laundry fee which covers the cleaning of bed linen and towels. The shutter kept banging to and from in the win, so we nailed it back against the wall.

Theres a cream carpet in our living room. This passage leads into the courtyard. The attic has a sloping ceiling.

a couch potato

Wed better pull in at next garage for some petrol. Will you iron out the wrinkles in this skirt?

kettle king-sized bed lawn lobby laundry room lounge mat mattress outlet/power point oven passageway pillow porch queen-sized bed radiator recreation/game room roof sitting/living room shared/separate kitchen shower sink stereo system storehouse

electric kettle boil water in a kettle a tennis lawn mow the lawn a cocktail lounge global lounge spread a mat on the floor a bath mat microwave oven pillow case cng vm/hnh lang

The kettle is boiling. We played badminton on the lawn. There are clocks in all the lift lobbies in the library. Would you like to have a cocktail in our lounge while youre waiting?

The mattress is made of spring wires.

The guests are waiting in the porch. Tom was cold so he huddled up against the radiator. The roof of the cathedral is spectacular.

shower set shower curtain The position of storehouse is just opposite to that of the main building.

stove switch terrace toaster towel utensil

electric stove gas stove turn on/turn off the light switch Well have a supper on the terrace. bath towel beach towel cooking utensil kitchen utensil She wrapped her new dress carefully and tucked it away in the wardrobe.

vacuum cleaner wardrobe washing machine and dryer Rent, insurance and repair agency real-estate agency house agency allocation application bill block break-in contract execution of contract renewal of a contract bills exrta bills included apartment block office block

Its the universitys policy to give priority in the allocation of residence places to three categories. We received ten applications for the job.

Considering the insurance these days, you never know when theres going to be a break-in.

default deposit emergency flicker (v.) house owner insurance landlord/landlady leak (v.) leakage lease (v., n.) mortgage move-in notice move-in date privacy receipt refund rent replace rule senior settle down tenant vegetarian

to assume responsibility for the debt, or default You have to pay two-month rent as deposit. In an emergency, call 911. The bathroom light flickers quite badly and it gives me headaches. annual insurance cost The lease of their house will fall next year. Please check the conditions before you sign the lease. mortgage loan to mortgage a house an invasion of privacy intrude on a persons privacy rent receipt The deposit is not refunded if any damage occurs. maximum rent minimum rent Well get the torn curtain replaced next week. housing rules floor senior ngi thu nh I want to find students as tenants. I prefer vegetarian food.

SCENE 2: TRAVEL Names of Tour aquarium barbeque (BBQ) beach botanical garden bungee jumping bushwalk camping castle cathedral club coast coral creature cruise desert diving excursion expedition exhibition farm gallery

They watched the fish swimming in the aquarium. A barbeque party on the beach has great attraction for me. walk along the beach If you dont like whale cruise, you can have a bushwalk through the national park. go camping On the second day in Paris, well visit Notre Dame, the famous cathedral in the city. night club local walking club In the summer, traffic builds up along the roads to the coast. coral reef sea creature crocodile cruise whale cruise Vast areas of land have become desert. scuba diving The excursion was the high spot of our holiday. He was on an expedition to explore the Antarctic. Theres going to be a pottery exhibition at the art gallery. organic farm an art gallery the National gallery

gorge heritage hiking hill historical site holiday horse riding itinerary journey keepsake knick-knack local guide marine life meadow museum

The precipitous gorge stunned us. The place is a splendid historical heritage. The river flows by the foot of the hill. go on holiday holiday length You can ask the travel agency for the itinerary arrangement. a long train journey a journey on foot/by rail/by plane

Daisies are running riot in the meadow. a zoological museum the British museum a science museum an art museum Many kinds of orchid are becoming rare. Sydney Opera House have an outing to the seaside amusement park National park reptile park Given good weather, we will have an outing.

orchid opera house outing painting park

Royal Park water park wildlife park parachuting ramble rainforest resort go for a country ramble health resort holiday resort summer resort tropical resort tourist resort beach resort countryside resort safari park scenic spot cityscape scenery seascape scenery splendid scenery go sightseeing a sightseeing tour bathe in hot springs a souvenir/gift shop a souvenir of ones first trip abroad The city is famous for its picturesque scene The region is remarkable for its scenery.

rock climbing safari scene scenery sculpture sightseeing snow-capped mountain spring Stonehenge souvenir

surfing stable temple theater tour a movie theater a lecture theater city tour guided tour package tour spotlight tour tourist area/spot automobile tour tour trade show tour operation tour destination budget tourism culture tourism ecotourism integrated tourism tourism development plans tourism facilities tourism region tourism marketing tourism income business tourist tourist center tourist union tourist economy tourist advertising

Across them from the yard are the stables, where the horses were kept for transporting products. The ancient temple is hidden among trees.

tourism

tourist

tower travel trip view

tourist preference tourist needs tourist satisfaction tourist flow tourist statistics tourist expenditure Tower of London Eiffel Tower business travel travel agency a boat trip a bus trip a fishing trip see spectacular/splendid views a good view

What I really want to do at the Cathedral is to climb the tower.

vineyard waterfall waterskiing Forms of Transportation aero plane bile mountain bike coach medium-sized coach courtesy car boat ferry boat pleasure boat flight book a flight charter flight

direct flight flight attendant four-wheel drive greyhound minibus ship train xe but chy ng di express train double-deck passenger train The yacht is lying up in the dock. An airhostess would take charge of me and I never had an unpleasant experience. We went to the airport to see him off. The ticket is available for three days. When can I board the plane? He gave me a brochure about that scenic spot.

yacht Airport and ticket booking air host/hostess apron area airport available (adj.) board (v.) brochure airways airlines class check-in currency exchange destination discount khu vc cch ly airport terminal airport tax airport lounge boarding card British Airways economy class business class first class

The airplanes destination is Paris. Is there a discount for company booking?

declare (v.) delay (n./v.) duty-free shop embarkation card ETA ETD fare hard sleeper intermediate stop land (v.) luggage

You can get a discount of 5% with the international student card. Do you have anything to declare? What delayed you so long yesterday? th ln tu estimated time of arrival estimated time of departure a taxi/bus fare a single fare

How much is the air fare to London?

The plane landed an hour late. luggage barrow luggage compartment luggage claim area lost luggage claim form special offer platform ticket a passenger cabin competitive price price list make a reservation confirm a reservation cancel a reservation qu cnh The planes taxiing on the runway. Weve got a stopover in Atlanta on the way to New York.

offer platform passenger pilot price refuel (v.) reservation runway stopover

At which platform is our train? Each passenger is allowed two carry-on pieces of luggage. The pilot made an emergency landing.

schedule souvenir shop time difference/conversion ticket

scheduled time of departure scheduled time of arrival term schedule

air ticket budget ticket berth ticket half-price ticket open ticket return/round-trip ticket single/one-way ticket saver ticket stand-by ticket ticket office ticket machine

vacant seat Accommodation and Facilities accommodation capacity atmosphere warm/friendly atmosphere B&B bed and breakfast cabin caravan nh{ lu ng cloakroom club phng m |o a garden club a club for teenagers a swimming club

I like the woodsy atmosphere of this restaurant. Why dont you hire a caravan for couple of weeks each year instead of going to the expense of buying one?

a walking club a book club a tennis club a soccer club club members cottage facility conference facilities coffee-and-tea-making facilities basic facilities sports facilities a well-equipped gym student hostel youth hostel

five-star hotel gym holiday house hostel inn lodge motel operator registration card room service

ngi trc tng {i double room single room business room high-quality service friendly service service charge first come, first served

The operator finally got me through to Mr. Blacks extension number.

room service swimming pool tennis court tip vacancy Items that should be taken backpack beach towel binoculars camera casual clothes compass credit card driving license guidebook hat put on/take off your hat helmet hiking boots identification long trousers map a road map a map of the bus system mosquito net outing shirt passport passport-sized photo pannier thng, repellent vi khng thm nc route book I gave the doorman a tip. We have no vacancy for tonight. His backpack is broken. He backpacked around Europe. Ive got to buy beach towels and sun block. He took out the binoculars and adjusted the focus. Ive got no film in my camera. The compass was first used in sailing.

We need two forms of identification for registering the library.

sleeping bag sneakers socks sun block, sunscreen sunglasses swimming suit sweater tent torch swimming trunks water container visa

Its a good idea to bring your hiking boots and thick socks when hiking.

The sweater is woven with pure wool. Its too dark to see. Turn a torch on. entry/exit visa transit visa multiple entry-exit visa tourist/visitor visa The bakery serves us with fresh bread daily. Waiter! The bill, please.

trainers Dining places and ware bakery banquet banquet hall new years banquet bill book a table breakfast buffet buffet party chef common room canteen caf

The chefs specialty is shrimps with crispy fried rice crust.

cafeteria confectionery dining hall drive-in feast fork grocery hamburger joint knife lunch luncheon luncheonette menu napkin order outlet plate pizzeria ready-to-eat section reception refectory saucer set course snack bar spoon

All students have to eat in the cafeteria. bnh ko give/hold a feast eat steak with a knife and fork grocery store: ca hng tp ho three-course lunch luncheon party: tic tra ca h{ng n tra Is there a set menu for lunch? I put a napkin by my plate. They ordered a meal. The Queen invited them to a feast.

a wedding reception phng n da tablespoon teaspoon

takeout take-away restaurant tea party tray vending machine Foods appetizer afternoon tea bread

n mang theo ash tray Select a nonalcoholic appetizer, such as tomato juice, if you do not care for an aperitif. wholemeal bread sliced bread crust of bread bread and butter bread crumb Wheat, oats, and the like are cereals. sweet potato congee

Chinese food cereals cold meats congee cookie crisps croissant dessert fish and chips flour grain hotdog Indian food kimchi

Fish and chips are the national snack of Britain. The combination of flour and water makes paste. This machine crushes wheat grain to make flour.

main course macaroni Mexican food pie pizza potato mash pudding refreshment beverage drinks sandwich salad soup

Macaroni tastes different from spaghetti. apple pie strawperry pie

salad oil garden salad green salad tomato soup seaweed soup cabbage soup fish ball soup beef soup onion soup lng thc ch yu a sushi bar Whats the specialty of the house? People served a spaghetti supper in the parish house. Rice is our staple food.

specialty spaghetti staple sushi starter taco toast

western food Names of Meat bacon brisket carp chicken clam crab duck fish ham meat oyster poultry pork seafood salmon sausage shrimp steak turkey veal Vegetables asparagus bean sprouts

roast duck fatty meat lean meat meat juice pork chops pork roast

broccoli cabbage carrot cauliflower celery chili corn cucumber eggplant garlic ginger leek lettuce mushroom onion pea pickled vegetable pumpkin radish spinach tomato turnip Fruits almond apple apricot banana blueberry

cantaloupe cherry chestnut coconut date fig kiwi fruit grape grapefruit mango olive peach pear pineapple plum papaya peanut pistachio raisin strawberry watermelon walnut Names of Beverage beer brandy champagne cocktail coffee

milky coffee

drink

juice lemonade martini milk

coffee regular coffee boiler coffee pot freeze-dried coffee black coffee instant coffee cappuccino alcoholic drink cold drink hot drink soft drink lemon juice orange juice tomato juice low-fat milk full-fat milk skimmed milk milk shake milk tea green tea black tea strong tea weak tea ice tea mineral water

rum syrup tea

water

soda water chilled water ice water sparkling water purified water whiskey wine yogurt Cuisines, seasonings and tastes bitter braise chip chop coat cook cuisine culinary curry dust exotic flavored fragrant fresh fry grate claret hock

sugar coat The French cuisine is ancestral. curry beef curry chicken and rice Their taste runs to exotic food. the fragrant smell of the tea I fry two eggs on the frying pan every morning.

grill grind half-done, medium insipid jam jelly loaf mince paste pepper preserve rare raw roast salt salty sauce savory seasoning serve simmer slice steam stir spread

a loaf of bread sesame paste preservation a rare steak

soy sauce bean sauce tomato sauce

sandwich spread

For breakfast, she had only a slice of bread and butter. First slice all the fruit up, then add the ice cream. Why dont you steam those lobsters with ginger and scallion now? Now, stir the beaten eggs in the milk. He has spread a slice of bread with Jam.

spicy sterile sweet tasty tasteless thick tidbit tough vinegar Health and Diet amino acid appetite blood pressure calorie calcium carbohydrate cause cholesterol diet

Personally, I prefer hot and spicy foods. The tender young shoots of bamboo are crisp and tasty.

have a good appetite have a poor appetite appetitive You should eat food with low calories. Smoking is likely to cause heart attack. change the diet dietitian go/be on a diet healthy diet pyramid balanced diet rich diet vegetarian diet digestion of food

digest

The food digests well.

fat fiber health healthy intake life metabolism mineral moderate nourishing nutrition obesity protein quantity tissue vital vitamin

a weak/good digestion indigestion digestible low-fat milk full-fat cream high-fiber food fiber-rich food Smoking is not good for your health. Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy. regular daily intake life expectancy life span maintain life Because the conditioned body is adapted to exercise, the exercise must be more vigorous to influence resting metabolism. The sea bed is rich in minerals. a moderate drinker Nourishing diet and exercise keep doctors away. nutritious nutrient malnutrition protein deficiency Tree nuts are packed with proteins. The heart performs a vital bodily function. Its absolutely vital that food supplies should be maintained. vitamin-rich

vitamin escape vitamin pill Symptom ache headache grinding toothache backache stomachache allergic make an appointment cancel an appointment I think I might have broken my elbows. Its killing me. He fell from his bike and got bruise in his knee. Shes developed a chronic cough. Its an ideal remedy for a cough. consult a doctor consulting hours consultant I feel dizzy and feverish. Theres nothing like a little doze after lunch. The side effect of cough cure is that it may cause drowsiness.

allergy appointment arthritis asthma break bruise campus clinic chicken pox chronic community hospital cough consult cowpox diarrhea dizzy doze drowsy

He is allergic to pollen. Are you allergic to any medication/antibiotics?

epidemic exhaustion faint fatigue feeble flu/influenza fever food poison fracture fragment gloomy hack health center hiccup infection

An epidemic of influenza is spreading quickly in this area. Flu is an infectious disease characterized by fever, aches and pains and exhaustion. He felt faint for lack of food. His health is deteriorating from fatigue. She is feeble from sickness. hay fever yellow fever The fracture caused him intense pain. He hated to go back to the gloomy room of the hotel.

disinfection lung infection superficial infection slight/little infection He is suffering from an itch on the back. mental health mental stress Most passengers of the ship were seized with nausea during the storm at sea.

inflame insomnia itch leprosy malaria mental nausea

pain pneumonia receptionist restless runny nose scar shock small pox sneeze sore sprain stabbing stuffed nose suffocate sunstroke, heatstroke symptom swell twist ulcer upset vision wound Treatment get an electric shock die of shock a sore throat a stabbing pain

The restless students are on the boil again. Will the cut leave a scar? The cut on his finder will eventually scar over. The woman was in such a state of shock after the accident that she couldnt get a word out. The dust and cats make ma sneeze a lot. My leg is pretty sore. It could be a simple sprain, but I think we ought to have it X-rayed.

Fever is a symptom of many illnesses. twist ones ankle twist ones wrist stomach ulcer mouth ulcer He was upset by his failure in the exam. vision defect severe wound burn wound

acupuncture antibiotic aspirin blood pressure bandage capsule

The patient responded well to acupuncture treatment. Some people are allergic to antibiotics like penicillin. The aspirin eased his headache. take ones blood pressure a first-aid bandage bandage up the wound Take one capsule every four hours.