Unit 3

Word

Definition

Example

backpacker

a person who travels with a backpack

Lots of backpackers travel to Thailand each year.

business trip

a visit made to a place for work purposes, typically one involving a journey of some distance

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

campsite

an area where people can camp, often with a water supply and toilets

We stayed at a lovely campsite by the beach.

cruise

a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places

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

currency

a system of money in general use in a particular country

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

guest

a person who is staying with you, or a person you have invited to a social occasion, such as a party or a meal

This hotel has rooms for 40 guests.

guidebook

a book that has information and advice on a particular subject or about a particular place

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

guided tour

if someone takes you on a guided tour, they show you around a place of interest and tell you all about it

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

hostel

dormitory

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

luggage

he cases, bags etc that you carry when you are travelling

How much luggage are you taking on this trip?

package holiday

a holiday at a fixed price in which the travel company arranges your travel, hotels, and sometimes meals for you

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

passport

an official document containing personal information

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

resort

a place that is frequented for holidays or recreation or for a particular purpose

We stayed in a lovely holiday resort by the coast.

sightseer

a person who is visiting interesting places, especially on holida

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

tour guide

a person employed to show tourists around places of interest

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

tourist

a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure

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

break down

stop working properly (a machine, vehicle, etc.)

Mum was late for work because her car broke down.

check in

register at an airport, hotel, etc.

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

drop off

to take someone to a place (usually by car)

Could you drop me off outside the supermarket?

pick up

collect (in a vehicle)

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

set off

start a journey

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

speed up

increase speed

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

take off

leave the ground

I love watching planes take off and start flying.

turn up

arrive, appear

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

be interested in

wanting to give your attention to something and discover more about it

Are you interested in going to the science museum?

be keen on

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much

I'm not very keen on playing team games.

be ready for

prepared and suitable for fast activity

Are you ready for the geography test?

look forward to

to be excited and pleased about something that is going to happen

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

make (sb) do

force sb do smth

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

prevent

to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something

The security guards prevented everyone from entering the building.

able

to have the necessary physical strength, mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity to do something

Will she be able to cope with the work?

certain

able to be firmly relied on to happen or be the case

I'm absolutely certain that I left the keys in the kitchen

comfortable

making you feel physically relaxed, without any pain or without being too hot, cold etc

Do you feel comfortable in the armchair?

fair

someone who is fair, or who has fair hair or skin, has hair or skin that is very light in colour

Has she got fair hair?

happy

having feelings of pleasure, for example because something good has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your life

Are you happy?

helpful

providing useful help in making a situation better or easier

Everyone was really friendly and helpful.

honest

free of deceit; truthful and sincere

He was a hard-working honest man

legal

connected to the law

I see my lawyer for legal advice

patient

able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, people's annoying behaviour, etc. without becoming angry

Be patient, your time will come

popular

liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.

Dance music is very popular nowadays

possible

able to be done or achieved, or able to exis

Is it possible to buy tickets in advance?

responsible

having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role.

I am responsible for managing a team of four people

tidy

having everything ordered and arranged in the right place

Do your parents always want your bedroom tidy?