Vocab & Idioms

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Vocabulary/ Expressions

Spread-out (adj) – your food, drinks, and hotel room are all included in the price
Sightseeing (northward) – the activity of visiting places of involvement in a particular location
Resort (n) – a place where people can go on vacations to relax or for an action they enjoy
Self-guided tour (northward) – when you go visit a identify of interest without an skilful
Guided tour (n) – an organized group shown around a place of involvement by an expert
Bout Guide (n) – an skillful who takes tourists, usually in a group, to a place of interest
Long weekend (n) – an extended weekend including Friday and/or Mon
Get abroad (phrasal verb) – go on vacation/vacation or a short interruption abroad from domicile
Set off (phrasal verb) – start a journeying or trip
Travel light (idiom) – to bring a few things with you on a trip

Function 1 Questions

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Topic

  • Why are vacations/holidays important to you?
  • Where do you like to go on vacation/holiday?
  • What do yous ordinarily practice on vacation/holiday?
  • What practice you similar to do when yous have a day off from work?

Role 2&three Questions

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Sample A

Part 2 Questions

  • Describe a tourist attraction you in one case visited. You should say:
    • When you visited it
    • Where is it situated
    • Who you went with
    • and say what you liked most about it.

Part 3 Questions

  • Is it better to travel alone or with a tour group?
  • What makes a tourist attraction popular?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on a holiday/holiday during low season?

Sample B

Part 2 Questions

  • Describe a recent vacation/holiday yous went on. You lot should say:
    • where yous went
    • when you went there
    • who was with you
    • and explain why yous chose that particular place for a vacation/holiday.

Part 3 Questions

  • What are some of the benefits of going away on a holiday/holiday?
  • Why is it non good for holidays to be too long?
  • Why practise some people similar going to big cities on holiday/holiday?

Sample C

Part ii Questions

  • Describe a vacation/holiday you lot want to become on in the future. You should say:
    • where you desire to go
    • when you want to get
    • who you lot want to become with
    • and explain why you lot desire to proceed this vacation/vacation.

Part 3 Questions

  • Why practise some people prefer to travel within their own country and not away?
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of booking vacations/holidays online?
  • Practice you lot think people are prepared for emergencies when they go on holiday/holiday?

Sample Answers

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Office 1 Questions

  • Why are vacations/holidays important to you lot?
    • They are the times that I tin can become abroad from the stress of my work and re-energize myself. In that location's nothing like a week off from my hectic piece of work schedule to practise anything I want to exercise. I just wish I had more vacation time.
  • Where do you like to go on vacation/holiday?
    • Well, I like to travel to various destinations. 1, in item, is the mountains about iii hours north of my hometown. Information technology'southward a identify where I tin have in the beautiful landscapes and the tranquillity of nature and silence.
  • What do you ordinarily do on vacation/holiday?
    • If I take a long weekend, I like to bulldoze to the shore where I  walk the beach in the early mornings and evenings to notice seashells. If it'southward a longer holiday, I prefer to fly to a far abroad destination and go sightseeing and learn about other cultures.
  • What do you like to do when you have a 24-hour interval off from work?
    • Sometimes I like to but stay at dwelling and relax. Other times I prefer to go out with my friends for tiffin or dinner and catch up.

Part 2&3 Answers

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Sample A

Part 2 Questions

  • Describe a tourist attraction you once visited. You should say:
    • when you visited it
    • where is information technology situated
    • who you went with
    • and say what you liked most about it.

Just the other twenty-four hours, I was on vacation in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia for a long weekend. I had the opportunity to come across the purple Twin Towers or Petronas Towers. They are ii identical skyscrapers next in the Kuala Lumpur City Center.

I needed to exit Thailand to renew my tourist visa, so my Thai girlfriend and I decided to get to Kuala Lumpur. We bought a travel package from AirAsiaGo, which is an online travel website. The parcel consisted of airfare and hotel accommodations. I wish I had a choice for an all inclusive package, but the hotel doesn't offering that type of package.

The night before our flight we packed our bags. She had a large check in pocketbook and I had a minor carry on because I travel calorie-free.

After a restless night'south slumber, the day finally arrived for us to exit. I was elated because I needed some R&R, or in words rest and relaxation, after working so much the prior month.

When we arrived in Kuala Lumpur, we headed direct to our hotel to check in. Later we checked in, we took the subway to the location of the Twin Towers. Oh, what a sight to encounter when we first caught a glimpse of the towering skyscrapers! I was amazed at the architecture and pure elegance in front of me.

Nosotros walked around the premises taking in the stunning view of the buildings. The surrounding area was total of other tourists and of class pesky locals who were trying to sell souvenirs and take photos of people with the towers for a high cost. Anywhere I go on vacation I detest these annoying people.

Overall, the time we spent at the Twin Towers was enjoyable and the sight of the gigantic buildings was highly impressionable. I heard at night the towers are lit upward and the view is spectacular. I would recommend this place to all travelers even though it's a tourist trap.

Part 3 Questions

  • Is it improve to travel alone or with a tour grouping?
    • Everybody is different and they take their own preferences. As far every bit I'm concerned, either mode, information technology has its pros and cons and one way is not improve than the other. Some people say that traveling alone is unsafe and that they would never do it. I, on the other hand, disagree because traveling in a small or large grouping can be dangerous also. Yes, I agree it can be more dangerous traveling solo sometimes, merely one has to take precautions like not walking dark streets alone at night, hitching a ride with a stranger, or staying in high-hazard neighborhoods. The same goes when traveling in a larger group.
  • What makes a tourist attraction popular?
    • I never considered this question before. I demand some time to think a little……umm. I believe it has to practise with what the place offers. For instance, take Machu Picchu in Republic of peru. Thousands of people all over the world travel at that place because of its historical background of beingness the "Lost Urban center of the Incas". In addition, information technology has breathtaking views and aboriginal ruins. Now take the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Thousands of people pilgrimage there every year for religious reasons. I'm sure there are other motives that brand a place a tourist trap, only these were the only ones I could think of.
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of going on a holiday/holiday during depression season?
    • Correct off the bat, It'due south definitely advantageous to go on vacation during the non-meridian season considering the costs for plane tickets, accommodations, and bout packages are less expensive. Withal, the weather condition may wreck havoc on your travel plans. I think going to the beach 1 twelvemonth during the low season and information technology rained nigh every day. Another downside is that the local businesses might non be operating due to a lot fewer vacationers. Speaking for myself, I prefer to go on vacation during low season to avoid the crowds and loftier prices. I can discover activities to do even when businesses are airtight for the flavor.

Sample B

Part 2 Questions

  • Describe a contempo holiday/vacation y'all went on. Yous should say:
    • where yous went
    • when you went there
    • who was with you
    • and explain why you chose that detail place for a holiday/holiday.

I'm going to talk about a 4-twenty-four hour period grouping tour I took with my Thai girlfriend and approximately 20 of her co-workers and family to Taipei Taiwan ii months ago.

First of all, I'yard non a big fan of large group trips because you are not free to do what you want. You take to stick to the itinerary and do what is pre-planned with the tour guide. Even though it was a group trip, I even so had a skillful time and saw another country I never been to.

During the bout, we traveled around Taiwan on a tour bus and visited several tourist destinations similar Moon Lake, Chiang Kai-shek Memorial, and Taipei 101. There were some other places such every bit a market and Buddhist temple, merely I don't call up the names. Earlier I forget to tell yous, Taipei 101 is the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan.

Out of all the places we visited, Moon Lake was the best because the lake view is surprisingly beautiful and the landscape with the rolling mountains in the background is mesmerizing. Additionally, we took a gunkhole ride to the other side of the lake to climb a long prepare of stairs to an onetime temple.

The highlight of the trip was a adventure to meet up with an online English language educatee of mine. We met at a Starbucks Cafe and spent an hour talking and learning more about each other face to face. What an amazing feeling to meet one of your online students in person, especially when you are from different ends of the world.

If I have the chance to become back to Taiwan, I will in a heartbeat. Even so, the next time will be a vacation that I plan and go on by myself or with my girlfriend. This way I can do what I want and not take to worry most adhering to the strict group tour itinerary.

Part 3 Questions

  • What are some of the benefits of going away on a vacation/vacation?
    • First and foremost, it's the all-time fashion to save stress from work. I can't recall of a meliorate manner to lower work-related stress. Next, it helps to get away from the rat race of your daily routine. I need a change of scenery sometimes. Lastly, scientific research has proven that rest and relaxation help lower heart disease, nervous breakdowns, and loftier blood pressure.
  • Why is it non good for holidays to exist too long?
    • The biggest reason I can come up with is it's too expensive. Accept for instance my vacation final twelvemonth. I went to Republic of costa rica for an extended vacation and, In the finish, my expenses for round-trip airfare, the resort, food, and other living expenses totaled around $3,000. I was lucky that I could afford information technology at the fourth dimension. Too, I'd say that a prolonged getaway may get boring for some people. I heard some of my friends say that they get bored while on holiday.
  • Why do some people like going to big cities on vacation/vacation?
    • Equally for me, I'd rather continue a retreat to an isolated place somewhere off the beaten path such as a mountain society overlooking a crystal clear lake and a scenic view of greenish mountains. As for others, they need the hustle and bustle of the metropolis because it offers a glamorous nightlife filled with brilliant lights and lots of people. I practice take to agree that going to the city is ok once in awhile because I can go sightseeing to many historical places.

Sample C

Role 2 Questions

  • Describe a holiday/holiday you want to go on in the future. You should say:
    • where yous desire to go
    • when you want to go
    • who you want to become with
    • and explicate why you desire to go on this vacation/holiday

Wow, in that location are and so many places I want to travel to earlier I die. Right now at the height of my list is Iceland. I know, it'southward like arctic cold at that place, but I heard people say information technology's an awesome destination for its rugged snow capped mountains and flickering starry night skies.

Without a doubt, I desire to continue vacation there for at least 2 weeks with some of my audacious friends who share the love of the outdoors as me. Really, I don't think 2 weeks is enough, although staying longer would be besides expensive for me. I heard from other people who traveled there that it'southward not a inexpensive place to visit.

While we are there I retrieve we will take some guided tours to the countryside to come across the picturesque landscapes and maybe even some of the wildlife. I don't retrieve information technology'southward wise to go traveling to the frozen tundra without an adept local guide.

When we are in the capital city of Reykjavík, we will take some self-guided tours to see some of the historical buildings and swallow at some of the local restaurants to sample some of the traditional cuisines.

I don't have the entire trip planned yet, especially what we will see and do. Information technology'southward all in my imagination based on what other people told me about their vacation there, looking at photos on the internet, and reading almost it on Tripadvisor.

I call back afterward my Aunt and Uncle told me about their vacation in Iceland, I have this crawling to go, peculiarly to see the eye-catching Northern Lights. I'm certain I can acquit the frigid climate. I volition stay warm in the hotel by the fireside and sip hot chocolate or java all 24-hour interval. I tin can't wait to get!

Part 3 Questions

  • Why do some people prefer to travel inside their ain country and non abroad?
    • I doubtable that they fright what they will meet in another country, or maybe they don't have enough money to travel. I'll say for sure the former. I guess they are insecure when it comes to other cultures and people not like them. Whatever the reason, they are missing out on a earth filled with adventurous places to see and wonderful people to meet. I hope 1 solar day they can gear up off and meet another land to see what they are missing.
  • What are the advantages and disadvantages of booking vacations/holidays online?
    • Hmmm, I'one thousand not actually sure well-nigh this question? I demand a little time to gather my thoughts…..Well, being that there are many travel apps available, I'd say that's one benefit. Equally a result, more than and more than travelers book their vacations online. I likewise, book my travel using the internet and I wouldn't practise it any other way because I control and manage my decisions. So, if I pick an awful hotel, I have only me to blame. Alternatively, I believe some vacationers like the personal touch on travel agents provide them. Also, they don't take to stress out making the arrangements.
  • Do you call up people are prepared for emergencies when they continue vacation/vacation?
    • I for one don't think I'm ready if an accident would occur while vacationing. I think near people don't even think about it themselves when they are out of town. I would say though, everybody should have a programme in case an unfortunate event would occur. Things like travel insurance, emergency contacts and numbers, and maybe fifty-fifty life insurance should be included in the plan.

Wrap-up

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