Scorify.uzPlanning and journeys
| Word or phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| book in advance | reserve before you travel | It is cheaper to book flights in advance during the summer. |
| itinerary | a detailed plan of a trip | Our itinerary included three cities in five days. |
| package holiday | a trip with transport and hotel sold together | A package holiday is convenient for families. |
| budget airline | an airline with very cheap tickets | Budget airlines have made weekend trips abroad affordable. |
| backpacking | travelling cheaply with a rucksack | Backpacking taught me to be independent. |
| jet lag | tiredness after a long flight across time zones | I suffered from jet lag for three days after arriving. |
| off the beaten track | away from usual tourist places | We found a quiet village off the beaten track. |
Destinations and attractions
| Word or phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| tourist attraction | a place that visitors come to see | The old fortress is the main tourist attraction in the region. |
| scenic | having beautiful views | We took a scenic route through the mountains. |
| historic landmark | an old famous building or site | Every historic landmark in the city is open to the public. |
| breathtaking | extremely beautiful | The view from the summit was breathtaking. |
| bustling | full of busy activity | The bustling market sells spices and fabrics. |
| sightseeing | visiting places of interest | We spent two days sightseeing in the old town. |
| holiday resort | a place where people go on holiday | The coastal holiday resort is crowded in August. |
Effects of tourism
| Word or phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| mass tourism | tourism involving very large numbers of visitors | Mass tourism can overwhelm small coastal towns. |
| tourism industry | all businesses that serve visitors | The tourism industry creates jobs for local people. |
| cultural heritage | traditions and monuments inherited from the past | Governments must protect their cultural heritage from damage. |
| environmental damage | harm to nature | Reefs suffer environmental damage from careless divers. |
| local economy | the business activity of a region | Visitors spend money that boosts the local economy. |
| seasonal work | jobs that exist only at certain times of year | Many hotel jobs are seasonal work. |
| eco-tourism | travel that aims to protect nature | Eco-tourism gives communities a reason to protect forests. |
Experiences and culture
| Word or phrase | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| culture shock | confusion on meeting a very different way of life | I experienced culture shock in my first week abroad. |
| broaden your horizons | gain new experiences and ideas | Travelling broadens your horizons and challenges your assumptions. |
| local cuisine | the typical food of a place | Trying the local cuisine is part of the fun. |
| language barrier | difficulty communicating in another language | The language barrier was solved with a few gestures. |
| souvenir | an item bought to remember a trip | I bought a hand-made ceramic bowl as a souvenir. |
| hospitality | friendly treatment of guests | People in the region are famous for their hospitality. |
| tourist trap | a place that overcharges visitors | We avoided the tourist trap near the station and ate in a side street. |
How to use these words well
- For Part 2 trips, prepare a few strong adjectives such as scenic, bustling and breathtaking instead of beautiful and nice.
- Use mass tourism and eco-tourism when writing about the pros and cons of tourism.
- Be careful with sightseeing: it is uncountable, so say go sightseeing, not a sightseeing.
- Add a feeling or lesson to each travel story, such as culture shock or broadening horizons.
Study guides
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