Unit 2

Word

Definition

Example

backpacker

a person who travels with a backpack, often on a low budget.

Lots of backpackers travel to Thailand each year.

business trip

a journey taken for work purposes, not for pleasure.

My dad's away on a business trip at the moment.

camping trip

a trip where people stay outdoors in tents.

Let's go on a camping trip in the summer!

campsite

a place where you can set up a tent or park a camper.

We stayed at a lovely campsite by the beach.

cruise

a holiday spent traveling on a ship.

We're going on a two-week cruise around the Greek islands.

currency

the money used in a particular country.

What currency do we need to take to the UK – British pounds or euros?

guest

a person invited to visit, stay, or take part in something.

This hotel has rooms for 40 guests.

guidebook

a book that gives information about a place for travelers.

It says in the guidebook that this castle is 500 years old.

guided tour

a visit to a place with a person explaining things to tourists.

We went on a guided tour of the Acropolis – we learnt a lot about its history.

hostel

a cheap place where travelers, especially young people, can stay.

Backpackers often stay in hostels rather than hotels as they're cheaper.

luggage

bags or suitcases you take when you travel.

How much luggage are you taking on this trip?

package holiday

a holiday that includes transport, accommodation, and food together in one price.

Package holidays are great because you don't need to book flights and accommodation separately.

passport

an official document that allows you to travel to other countries.

You'll have to show your passport when you enter the country.

resort

a place where people go to relax or spend holidays.

We stayed in a lovely holiday resort by the coast.

school trip

a visit or journey organized by a school for students.

We're going on a school trip next Thursday to see a play at a theatre.

sightseer

someone who visits famous or interesting places for pleasure.

Here's a list of the 10 most important things for sightseers to see in the city.

tour guide

a person who shows tourists around a place and explains things.

The tour guide told us everything about the history of the building.

tourist

someone who visits a place for pleasure.

Nobody lives here in the winter, but lots of tourists come in the summer.

break down

(for a vehicle) to stop working.

Mum was late to work because her car broke down.

check in

to register at a hotel or airport.

Let's find the desk where we need to check in.

drop off

to take someone or something to a place and leave them there.

Could you drop me off outside the supermarket?

pick up

to collect someone or something from a place.

Could you pick me up outside the post office in half an hour?

set off

to start a journey.

We'll have to set off at 5.30 in the morning.

speed up

to move or happen faster.

If we don't speed up, we'll be late for the show.

take off

(for a plane) to leave the ground and start flying.

I love watching planes take off and start flying.

turn up

to arrive or appear unexpectedly.

Jack just turned up at the door with two tickets for tonight's concert!

be interested in

to want to learn more about something or enjoy it.

Are you interested in going to the science museum?

be keen on

to like or enjoy something very much.

I'm not very keen on playing team games.

be ready for

to be prepared for something.

Are you ready for the geography test?

have time to

to be free or available to do something.

I didn't have enough time to revise last night.

look forward to

to feel happy and excited about something in the future.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you next week!

make (sb) do

to force or cause someone to do something.

Never let someone make you do something you don't want to do.

prevent (sb) from

to stop someone from doing something.

The security guards prevented everyone from entering the building.

spend time

to use time doing a particular activity.

Do you spend a lot of time playing video games?

able

having the skill or power to do something.

She's able to speak three languages fluently.

certain

sure or confident about something.

I'm certain this is the right address.

comfortable

giving a feeling of relaxation or ease.

The hotel bed was very comfortable.

fair

treating people equally and not cheating.

It's only fair that everyone gets the same chance.

happy

feeling good or pleased.

I'm so happy to see you again!

helpful

willing to help or making things easier for others.

The hotel staff were very helpful during our stay.

honest

telling the truth and not lying.

I like him because he's always honest with me.

legal

allowed by the law.

It's not legal to drive without a license.

patient

able to stay calm when waiting or dealing with problems.

You need to be patient when learning a new language.

popular

liked or enjoyed by many people.

Pizza is a popular food all around the world.

possible

able to be done or achieved.

It's possible to travel from London to Paris by train.

responsible

having a duty to take care of something or someone.

She's responsible for organizing the school event.

tidy

(v) to make something neat and clean; (adj) neat and organized.

Please tidy your desk before you leave.