LESSON 2A VOCABULARY
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Word |
Meaning |
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Adventure Holiday |
A trip that focuses on exciting activities like hiking, climbing, or extreme sports. |
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City Break |
A short vacation in a city, often lasting a few days, where you explore attractions and culture. |
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Cruise |
A vacation on a large ship that travels to different places, offering various activities on board. |
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Excursion |
A short trip or outing to see a specific place, often as part of a larger journey. |
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Expedition |
A long and carefully planned journey, usually for a specific purpose like exploration or research. |
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Journey |
The act of traveling from one place to another, which can be short or long. |
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Package Holiday |
A vacation that includes travel, accommodation, and sometimes meals or activities, all arranged together. |
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School Trip |
A journey organized by a school for students to learn outside the classroom, often to museums or historical sites. |
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Verb |
Meaning |
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Arrive |
To reach a destination after traveling. |
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Board a Plane |
To get on an airplane before it takes off. |
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Go by Coach |
To travel by a large bus designed for long journeys. |
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Go Kayaking |
To paddle a small boat (kayak) on water, often for recreation or exploration. |
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Miss a Bus |
To fail to catch a bus before it leaves. |
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Put on Sunscreen |
To apply lotion to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. |
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Put Up a Tent |
To set up a tent for camping. |
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Stay in a Hotel |
To spend the night in a hotel while traveling. |
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Take the Underground |
To use an underground train system (subway) to travel within a city. |
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Travel by Train |
To go from one place to another using a train. |
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Visit a museum |
To go to a museum to see exhibits or learn about art, history, or science. |
Destination: Wadi Rum, Jordan
Review by: Rashed Wakil, Amman
• GETTING THERE
We went by coach and it took almost four hours. We had fun, but it was very hot. I was glad when we arrived.
• ACCOMMODATION
It wasn't easy to put up the tents but there was plenty of space for our backpacks and boots. Unfortunately, there were no beds, so we had to put our sleeping bags on the ground.
• ACTIVITIES
We went hiking and rock climbing. It wasn't dangerous as we had a good guide. At night we looked at the stars. We were always doing something. It was brilliant!
• YOUR VERDICT
A great school trip! I was really sorry to leave.
Destination: Heraklion, Crete
Review by: Noura Madi, Oxford GETTING
• THERE
We missed the bus, so we got a taxi to the train station. Then we travelled by train to London and took the underground to the airport. We boarded the plane on time but there was a delay before we took off. Although we flew directly to Crete, we landed an hour late. I was exhausted when we finally checked in.
• ACCOMMODATION
We stayed in a budget hotel but it was fantastic! Big swimming pool and excellent food. I’m not surprised the hotel was fully booked.
• ACTIVITIES
We went sightseeing every morning and visited lots of museums. In the afternoons I just put on my sunscreen and relaxed by the pool! YOUR
• VERDICT
It was our first package holiday. I loved the hotel and Crete is a great place to visit.
1- What mode of transportation did Rashed and his group use to reach Wadi Rum, and how long did the journey take?
Rashed and his group traveled by coach, and the journey took almost four hours.
2- Describe the accommodation situation Rashed and his group faced during their stay.
The group set up tents, which was somewhat challenging. There were no beds available, so they had to sleep on the ground using their sleeping bags.
3- What activities did Rashed participate in during the trip, and how did he feel about the safety of these activities?
Rashed participated in hiking and rock climbing. He felt safe during these activities because they had a good guide.
4- What transportation challenges did Noura face when traveling to Heraklion, and how did she overcome them?
Noura missed the bus, so she took a taxi to the train station. From there, she traveled by train to London and then took the underground to the airport.
5- How did Noura describe her accommodation in Heraklion?
Noura stayed in a budget hotel that she found fantastic, featuring a big swimming pool and excellent food. She noted that the hotel was fully booked.
6- What activities did Noura participate in during her trip, and how did she spend her afternoons?
Noura went sightseeing every morning and visited many museums. In the afternoons, she relaxed by the pool after applying sunscreen.
7- What was Noura’s overall impression of her first package holiday in Crete?
Noura loved the hotel and thought Crete was a great place to visit, indicating that she had a very positive experience overall.
