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Vocabulary Lessons

“Travel Packages”


Introduction

Many people like to travel during their school breaks or vacations, and these trips might include a visit to a nearby location or a place overseas. Many companies arrange travel packages that include cheap flights, hotel accommodations, and meals. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context, as seen in the example. You can use the internet to find such sentences.

Listening Exercise

Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

  1. accommodations
  2. baggage
  3. boarding pass
  4. book a hotel
  5. car rental
  6. carry-on luggage
  7. cruise
  8. currency
  9. documents (passport, visa)
  10. e-ticket (electronic ticket)
  11. guidebook
  12. hotel
  13. inn
  14. plane tickets
  15. reservation
  16. travel agent
  17. travel brochure
  18. vaccinations
  19. youth hostel

Practice

Follow-Up Activity

Beginner Level

  1. Have you ever taken a tour or travel package?
  2. Would you like to travel with a tour group? Why or why not?
  3. What kind of tour would you like to go on (beach, city, nature)?
  4. Who would you like to travel with on a tour?
  5. What things do you need to pack for a tour?

Intermediate Level

  1. What are some advantages of joining a travel package or tour?
  2. What are some disadvantages of traveling with a tour group?
  3. Do you prefer to travel alone, with friends, or in a tour group? Why?
  4. What kinds of tours are popular in your country?
  5. What do you think makes a good tour guide?

Advanced Level

  1. How do travel packages change the way people experience a country or culture?
  2. Do you think organized tours are better for new travelers? Why or why not?
  3. How can tour companies make their trips more sustainable and respectful to local cultures?
  4. What should travelers consider before booking a tour package?
  5. How has online booking changed the travel and tour industry?


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