Study

ALL ABOUT HOLIDAYS: useful vocabulary

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

  • What are they doing? (snorkel)
    They are snorkeling.
  • What are they doing?
    They are walking on the beach.
  • What form of travel or holiday is this? Why have they chosen to travel this way?
    This family has a camper / caravan or trailer. They can save on accommodation.
  • What part of the airport is this?
    Customs - Customs officials check the validity of your passport
  • Describe the scene.
    relaxing at the beach / beach umbrellas / hot sunny day
  • What is she doing? (take)
    She is taking a photo.
  • Describe the scene.
    night / moon , campfire, tents, mountain
  • What are they doing? (check in)
    They are checking in at a hotel.
  • Could you please ______us ______ at the airport?
    drop us off
  • A woman wants to tip the taxi-driver. What might she say, while paying?
    Keep the change!
  • What are they doing? (take)
    They are taking a photo (selfie).
  • What kind of boat is this? Why is it used?
    It's a ferry. It carries vehicles across the river or lake, or from mainland to an island.
  • What kind of holiday is she going on?
    She's going on a cruise.
  • What are they doing? (camp) (pitch)
    They are camping. They are pitching their tent.
  • Describe what you see.
    A campsite, caravan, river, fir trees
  • She is planning a two-day _________ in Iceland on her way to Canada.
    stopover
  • One plane is on the ground. The other plane ..................................
    has taken off.
  • Describe the scene.
    Passengers are waiting at the gate to board the plane
  • What is he doing?
    He is swimming in the pool.
  • What is she doing? (pack)
    She is packing a bag (suitcase).
  • She's doing a lot of ___________ this week in New York.
    sightseeing
  • What kind of boat is this?
    A cruise ship
  • What are these people doing? Where are they?
    They are hikers / backpackers. They are at a lake, admiring the beautiful landscape.
  • What is she doing? (write)
    She is writing a postcard.
  • This woman is going h_______ or b___________. She's carrying a backpack / rucksack.
    hiking , backpacking
  • Describe the scene.
    woman reading / suntan / lying on beach
  • Who are these people? What are they doing?
    A tour-guide is leading a group of tourists and giving them information about what they see.
  • What is this, and in which part of the airport would you see this?
    This is a tray. Passengers place here all items they plan to carry on board; this is in the Security section.
  • Some people like to travel this way. What is it called?
    Hitchhiking (NOT recommended!!)
  • What is happening here?
    Passengers are boarding a plane.
  • Describe the scene.
    A couple is about to get into a taxi
  • Why is this woman distressed? What problem might she have?
    lost luggage / she can't find her luggage or suitcase
  • What is the man doing? Where is he?
    He's picking up his suitcase at the baggage claim
  • What kind of holiday is this? where are they?
    an adventure holiday / in a jungle / rainforest
  • What are they doing? (row)
    They are rowing a boat.