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Ready for C2 Proficiency - Unit 2 wordlist

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    Words and phrases from unit 2. Includes definitions, examples, images, and pronunciation. Points are awarded according to the number of words in the answer. (1 word = 5 points)
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  • a difficult journey involving a lot of effort (phrase)
    arduous journey - /ˈɑː(r)djuəs ˈdʒɜː(r)ni/
  •  5
  • a different way of travelling to a place (phrase)
    alternative route - /ɔːlˈtɜː(r)nətɪv ruːt/
  •  10
  • a quiet village where there is little activity, excitement, progress, etc (phrase)
    backwater village - /ˈbækˌwɔːtə(r) ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
  •  5
  • A ..... ...... is uncomfortable because of bad weather (phrase)
    bumpy flight - /ˈbʌmpi flaɪt/
  •  10
  • large groups of people with lots of noise and activity (phrase)
    bustling crowds - /ˈbʌs(ə)lɪŋ kraʊdz/
  •  10
  • a way of travelling to a place that is longer than it needs to be because it is not direct (phrase)
    circuitous route - /sɜː(r)ˈkjuːɪtəs ruːt/
  •  10
  • the nervous or confused feeling that people sometimes get when they arrive in a place that has a very different culture from their own (phrase)
    culture shock - /ˈkʌltʃə(r) ʃɒk/
  •  5
  • a person who shows good judgement and is able to tell whether something is good when they travel (phrase)
    discerning traveller - /dɪˈsɜː(r)nɪŋ ˈtræv(ə)lə(r)/
  •  10
  • a place you travel to that is far away from your home (phrase)
    far-flung destination - /fɑː(r) flʌŋ ˌdestɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
  •  10
  • a very short visit (phrase)
    fleeting visit - /ˈfliːtɪŋˈvɪzɪt/
  •  5
  • a very short visit (phrase)
    flying visit - /ˈflaɪɪŋˈvɪzɪt/
  •  5
  • the best place to travel to in order to do something (phrase)
    go-to destination - /ˈɡəʊ ˌtuː ˌdestɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/
  •  15
  • a very famous and well-known building or object that you can recognise easily and is often believed to represent a particular idea (phrase)
    iconic landmark - /aɪˈkɒnɪk ˈlæn(d)ˌmɑː(r)k/
  •  10
  • a visit that is not planned (phrase)
    impromptu visit - /ɪmˈprɒmptju ˈvɪzɪt/
  •  5
  • a slow and relaxed walk (phrase)
    leisurely stroll - /ˈleʒə(r)li strəʊl/
  •  10
  • a flight which travels a long distance (phrase)
    long-haul flight - /lɒŋ hɔːl flaɪt/
  •  5