Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation

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Unit 3 Going places
3.1 Vocabulary
advantages and 37 n phr ədˌvɑːntɪdʒɪz ən
disadvantages ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒɪz
air travel 37 n ˈeə ˌtrævəl
airport 37 n ˈeəpɔːt
arrival 37 n əˈraɪvəl
arrive 37 v əˈraɪv

baggage reclaim 37 n ˌbæɡɪdʒ ˈriːkleɪm

belongings 37 n bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz

board a ferry 37 v phr ˌbɔːd ə ˈferi

board a plane 37 v phr ˌbɔːd ə ˈpleɪn

board a ship 37 v phr ˌbɔːd ə ˈʃɪp

boarding pass 37 n ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs

book a flight 37 v phr ˌbʊk ə ˈflaɪt

book a hotel room 37 v phr ˌbʊk ə həʊˈtel ruːm
book a ticket 37 v phr ˌbʊk ə ˈtɪkət

by boat 37 adv phr ˌbaɪ ˈbəʊt

by helicopter 37 adv phr ˌbaɪ ˈheləkɒptə
by train 36 adv phr ˌbaɪ ˈtreɪn
cargo ship 37 n ˈkɑːɡəʊ ʃɪp
catch a bus 37 v phr ˌkætʃ ə ˈbʌs

catch a plane 37 v phr ˌkætʃ ə ˈpleɪn

catch a train 37 v phr ˌkætʃ ə ˈtreɪn

check your emails 37 v phr ˌtʃek jə ˈiː meɪəlz

check-in desk 37 n ˈtʃek ɪn desk
collect your luggage 37 v phr kəˌlekt jə ˈlʌɡɪdʒ

cross a river 37 v phr ˌkrɒs ə ˈrɪvə

cross Europe 37 v phr ˌkrɒs ˈjʊərəp

cross the sea 37 v phr ˌkrɒs ðə ˈsiː

daily problems 37 n phr ˌdeɪli ˈprɒbləmz

deal with something 37 v ˈdiːl wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ

departure 37 n dɪˈpɑːtʃə
departure lounge 37 n dɪˈpɑːtʃə laʊndʒ
destination 37 n ˌdestəˈneɪʃən
double-decker bus 37 n ˌdʌbəl ˌdekə ˈbʌs
drive 37 v draɪv

exile 37 n ˈeksaɪl
experience 37 n ɪkˈspɪəriəns
express train 37 n ɪkˈspres treɪn
fasten your seat belt 37 v phr ˌfɑːsən jə ˈsiːt belt
fishing boat 37 n ˈfɪʃɪŋ bəʊt

fit into something 37 phr v ˌfɪt ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ

fly 37 v flaɪ
full-time 37 adj ˌfʊl ˈtaɪm 

gate 37 n ɡeɪt
get off the plane 37 v phr ɡet ˌɒf ðə ˈpleɪn
go away 37 phr v ˌɡəʊ əˈweɪ

go through passport 37 v phr ˌɡəʊ θruː ˈpɑːspɔːt

control kənˌtrəʊl
go through security 37 v phr ˌɡəʊ θruː sɪˈkjʊərəti
holiday destination 37 n ˈhɒlɪdeɪ ˌdestə
journey 37 n ˈdʒɜːni

just in time 37 adv phr ˌdʒəst ɪn ˈtaɪm

land 37 v lænd
location 37 n ləʊˈkeɪʃən
luggage 37 n ˈlʌɡɪdʒ
means of transport 36 n ˌmiːnz əv ˈtrænspɔːt

miss a bus 37 v phr ˌmɪs ə ˈbʌs

miss a flight 37 v phr ˌmɪs ə ˈflaɪt
miss a train 37 v phr ˌmɪs ə ˈtreɪn
move on to something 37 phr v ˌmuːv ˈɒn tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ

on land 36 adv phr ˌɒn ˈlænd

overhead locker 37 n ˌəʊvəˌhed ˈlɒkə
overused 37 adj ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd

passport 37 n ˈpɑːspɔːt
passport control 37 n ˈpɑːspɔːt kənˌtrəʊl

reach Sydney 37 v phr ˌriːtʃ ˈsɪdni

reach your destination 37 v phr ˌriːtʃ jə ˌdestəˈneɪʃən
route 37 n ruːt
row 37 v rəʊ
run your business 37 v phr ˌrʌn jə ˈbɪznəs

sail 37 v seɪl

seat 37 n siːt

seat belt 37 n ˈsiːt belt

see the sights 37 v phr ˌsiː ðə ˈsaɪts
set off 37 phr v ˌset ˈɒf
stamp 37 n stæmp

start your own 37 v phr ˌstɑːt jər ˌəʊn

company ˈkʌmpəni
stay over 37 phr v ˌsteɪ ˈəʊvə
stop over 37 phr v ˌstɒp ˈəʊvə

take off 37 phr v ˌteɪk ˈɒf

traffic jam 37 n ˈtræfɪk dʒæm
travel 36 v ˈtrævəl
traveller 37 n ˈtrævələ

turn up 37 phr v ˌtɜːn ˈʌp

unexpected 37 adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektəd
vote for something 37 v ˈvəʊt fə ˌsʌmθɪŋ
write a blog 37 v phr ˌraɪt ə ˈblɒɡ
Example

There are both advantages and disadvantages to this type of lifestyle.

Air travel is growing rapidly.

Twenty years ago airports didn’t use to have so many security checks.
Shortly after our arrival in London, Lisa was attacked.
He arrived just in time to catch an express train for the twenty-four-hour journey
to Malaysia.
When you change planes, you usually don’t have to collect your luggage in the
baggage reclaim between the two flights.
He sold his belongings and set off on a journey with one bag that fits into the
overhead locker on a plane.
Passengers were standing on the dock, waiting to board the ferry.
After the passengers boarded the plane, suddenly a storm broke over the airport, so
the aircraft had to wait for almost an hour on the runway before it could take off.
Charley crossed Europe by train and boat, and boarded a cargo ship to cross the
Arabian Sea.
You get your boarding pass at the check-in desk and then you show it to the
airport staff before you get onto a plane.
The first thing you should do is book your flights.
I’ll book a hotel room for you at the Hilton.
I don’t think you should book return tickets because we don’t know when we’re
coming back.
Some of the beaches can only be reached by boat.
In India he rowed a boat down the Ganges and flew over the Himalayas by
I don’t like travelling by train because it’s expensive and slow.
Consider travelling as a passenger on a cargo ship – it’s a unique experience.
Colin doesn’t stay over somewhere for a few days, see the sights and then catch
the first train, bus or plane to the next destination. He stays in each location for
four months.
Colin doesn’t stay over somewhere for a few days, see the sights and then catch
the first train, bus or plane to the next destination. He stays in each location for
four months.
He arrived just in time to catch an express train for the twenty-four-hour journey
to Malaysia.
When I’m on holiday, I check my emails twice a day.
Make sure you’re at the airport check-in desk by 5.30.
When you change planes, you usually don’t have to collect your luggage in the
baggage reclaim between the two flights.
I’ve never crossed a river in a small boat.
He crossed Europe by train and boat, and boarded a cargo ship to cross the
Arabian Sea.
He crossed Europe by train and boat, and boarded a cargo ship to cross the
Arabian Sea.
Charley’s job is travelling, so he never has to deal with the daily problems of
working in an office.
Are you good at dealing with unexpected situations?
There was a delay in the departure of our plane.
You can wait for your flight in the departure lounge or go directly to your gate.
The traveller wasn’t sure where his next destination was.
London’s red double-decker bus has almost become a British national symbol.
At the start of his journey, he sailed from Ireland to England by fishing boat and
drove a red double-decker bus from London to Dover.
He went into exile to escape political imprisonment.
Colin writes a blog called ‘Exile Lifestyle’ about his experiences.
Is it really worth paying extra for an express train if it stops at every station
Before the plane takes off, you have to fasten your seat belt.
At the start of his journey, he sailed from Ireland to England by fishing boat and
drove a red double-decker bus from London to Dover.
He set off on a journey with one bag that fits into the overhead locker on a plane.
In India he rowed a boat down the Ganges and flew over the Himalayas by
At the age of twenty-six Colin started his own company and became a full-time
traveller, running his business from a laptop.
You can wait for your flight in the departure lounge or go directly to your gate.
Call me as soon as you get off the plane.
Colin Wright and Charley Boorman don’t need to go away for holidays abroad –
for them, travelling is a job.
Every time they go through passport control, they get another stamp in their
overused passports.
Before you go through security, get your boarding pass at the check-in desk.
Maui is a popular holiday destination.
He arrived just in time to catch an express train for the twenty-four-hour journey
to Malaysia.
He arrived just in time to catch an express train for the twenty-four-hour journey
to Malaysia.
Flight 846 landed five minutes ago.
Colin stays in each location for four months.
They searched his luggage for illegal drugs.
The travellers used different means of transport – they travelled by train, by plane
and by car.
I’m always on time at the bus stop, so I’ve never missed my school bus.
I overslept and missed my flight to Prague.
In Bangkok the traffic jams are so bad that he nearly missed his train.
He stays in each location for four months, writing a blog called ‘Exile Lifestyle’
about his experiences, and then he moves on to a new country.
This vehicle can travel either on land or in water.
He set off on a journey with one bag that fits into the overhead locker on a plane.
Every time they go through passport control, they get another stamp in their
overused passports.
All people entering the country will need a valid passport.
Every time Colin and Charley go through passport control, they get another stamp
in their overused passports.
After 102 days and 112 means of transport, he finally reached Sydney.
After 102 days and 112 means of transport, he reaches his destination in Sydney.
Do you know which route on the map the travellers took?
In India he rowed a boat down the Ganges and flew over the Himalayas by
At the age of twenty-six Colin started his own company and became a full-time
traveller, running his business from a laptop.
At the start of his journey, he sailed from Ireland to England by fishing boat and
drove a red double-decker bus from London to Dover.
This suitcase won’t fit under the seat in front of you, but you can put it in the
overhead locker.
Before the plane takes off, you have to fasten your seat belt.
In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to relax or see the sights of Copenhagen.
On school days, what time do you set off in the morning?
Every time they go through passport control, they get another stamp in their
overused passports.
At the age of twenty-six Colin started his own company and became a full-time
traveller, running his business from a laptop.
When was the last time you stayed over at a friend’s house?
In his TV series ‘By Any Means’, Charley Boorman travels from Ireland to
Australia, stopping over at twenty-four countries and using any means of transport
he can find.
Before the plane takes off, you have to fasten your seat belt.
In Bangkok the traffic jams are so bad that he nearly misses his train.
I don’t like travelling by train because it’s expensive and slow.
At the age of twenty-six Colin started his own company and became a full-time
traveller, running his business from a laptop.
Have you ever turned up at a party that you weren’t invited to?
Are you good at dealing with unexpected situations?
Colin says he’ll book a ticket to anywhere his readers vote for.
Colin writes a blog called ‘Exile Lifestyle’ about his experiences.
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3.2 Grammar
baggage reclaim 38 n ˌbæɡɪdʒ ˈriːkleɪm

can’t 38 v kɑːnt
caravan 38 n ˈkærəvæn

cheetah 38 n ˈtʃiːtə
could 38 v kʊd
domestic animal 38 n dəˌmestɪk ˈænəməl
escape 38 v ɪˈskeɪp
grow 38 v ɡrəʊ
holidaymaker 38 n ˈhɒlɪdeɪˌmeɪkə
land 38 v lænd
lion 38 n ˈlaɪən
may 38 v meɪ
might 38 v maɪt
miss a train 38 v phr ˌmɪs ə ˈtreɪn
must 38 v mʌst
pet 38 n pet
puma 38 n ˈpjuːmə

roar 38 n rɔː

seaside resort 38 n ˈsiːsaɪd rɪˌzɔːt

tiger 38 n ˈtaɪɡə
traffic 38 n ˈtræfɪk
Example

When you change planes, you usually don’t have to collect your luggage in the
baggage reclaim between the two flights.
Dave can’t have left yet – his coat is still here.
My parents want to buy a caravan because it’ll give them the freedom to travel
when and where they want.
A cheetah has long legs and black spots on its fur, and can run extremely fast.
The plane landed ten minutes ago. Bill could still be in baggage reclaim.
Domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, are usually not allowed in national
The police are sure a lion escaped from a zoo.
Victor seemed to grow taller every day.
The seaside resort was full of holidaymakers.
Flight 846 landed five minutes ago.
Male lions have long hair around the head and neck.
I can’t find Jo. She may have gone home.
The lion might have escaped from the zoo.
The traffic’s really bad – I’m worried we could miss our train.
They’re not at home. They must have gone away for the weekend.
Rabbits can make very good pets.
Pumas are large brown wild cats from the mountains of Western North America
and South America.
I heard a loud roar at 10.00 p.m. It must have been a lion because no other animal
can roar like that.
The seaside resort was full of holidaymakers.
A tiger is a big cat with yellow and black lines on its body.
The traffic’s really bad – I’m worried we could miss our train.
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3.3 Listening
advert 39 n ˈædvɜːt
alone 39 adv əˈləʊn
beach holiday 39 n ˈbiːtʃ ˌhɒlɪdeɪ
boring 39 adj ˈbɔːrɪŋ
business trip 39 n ˈbɪznəs trɪp
campsite 39 n ˈkæmpsaɪt
car journey 39 n ˈkɑː ˌdʒɜːni
danger 39 n ˈdeɪndʒə

foreign country 39 n ˌfɒrən ˈkʌntri

go away 39 phr v ˌɡəʊ əˈweɪ

go snowboarding 39 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈsnəʊbɔːdɪŋ

put up a tent 39 v phr pʊt ˌʌp ə ˈtent
return journey 39 n rɪˌtɜːn ˈdʒɜːni

school trip 39 n ˈskuːl trɪp

seaside resort 39 n ˈsiːsaɪd rɪˌzɔːt
selfish 39 adj ˈselfɪʃ
single room 39 n ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈruːm
ski 39 v skiː
ski resort 39 n skiː rɪˈzɔːt
skier 39 n ˈskiːə
skiing 39 n ˈskiːɪŋ

skiing conditions 39 n ˈskiːɪŋ kən

ˌdɪʃənz
skiing holiday 39 n ˈskiːɪŋ ˌhɒlɪdeɪ
spend the night 39 v phr ˌspend ðə ˈnaɪt
stupid 39 adj ˈstjuːpəd
tent 39 n tent
three-star hotel 39 n ˌθriː ˌstɑː  həʊ
ˈtel
tour guide 39 n ˈtʊə ɡaɪd

tour leader 39 n ˈtʊəˌliːdə

travel agent 39 n ˈtrævəl ˌeɪdʒənt

travel company 39 n ˈtrævəl

worried about 39 adj ˈˌkʌmpəni
wʌrid əˌbaʊt
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
youth hostel 39 n ˈjuːθ ˌhɒstl
Example

She heard an advert for a ski vacation in Vermont.

My dad is worried about the dangers of travelling alone.
It’s time to leave ordinary beach holidays behind and take a trip that you will
remember for the rest of your life.
The journey was long and boring.
On a business trip you usually don’t have much time to yourself.
We couldn’t stay at a campsite because we didn’t have a tent.
A long car journey with a toddler can be a real challenge.
Many people never go away without a travelling companion because they’re too
worried about the dangers of travelling alone.
Have you ever stayed in a youth hostel in a foreign country?
Many people never go away without a travelling companion because they’re too
worried about the dangers of travelling alone.
Have you ever been snowboarding at a well-known ski resort?
Putting a tent up in this weather is horrible.
We had a brilliant skiing holiday, and this time dad bought some snow tyres for
the return journey.
In June we’re going on a school trip to Amsterdam.
The seaside resort was full of holidaymakers.
Don’t be selfish and let your brother use your tablet when he needs it, Amy!
I’ve booked a single room for two nights.
We skied down to the village of Argentiere.
I’m in the village of Megève, one of the oldest ski resorts in the world.
Skiers in Megève have good skiing conditions now.
The weather is perfect today but last week we had a few warm rainy days when
skiing was not much fun.
Last week we had a few warm rainy days, but today the skiing conditions are
perfect.

I’m planning a skiing holiday in the Alps.

They spent the night in a youth hostel and in the morning they set off again.
I can’t believe Kate was stupid enough to get involved in this.
Putting a tent up in this weather is horrible.
Here at Loco Bay Resort, you can find five-star quality in a three-star hotel.

Our tour guide in Pompeii provided us with an unbelievable amount of

information about the ancient Roman city.
Our tour leaders will take care of you and make sure you have everything you
need.
Alan’s grandfather and uncle used to be travel agents, so his family always got an
extra discount for their holiday.
With our travel company you will see the real world.
Many people never go away without a travelling companion because they’re too
worried about the dangers of travelling alone.
They spent the night in a youth hostel and in the morning they set off again.
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3.4 Reading
accident 40 n ˈæksədənt
admire the view 40 v phr ədˌmaɪə ðə ˈvjuː

adventure 40 n ədˈventʃə
amazing 40 adj əˈmeɪzɪŋ

amusing 40 adj əˈmjuːzɪŋ

at that moment 41 adv phr ət ˌðæt ˈməʊmənt

bad-tempered 40 adj ˌbæd ˈtempəd 

bathe 41 v beɪð
be left 41 v phr ˌbi ˈleft
be lucky 41 v phr ˌbi ˈlʌki
beach 40 n biːtʃ

bear 41 n beə
bench 40 n bentʃ
blood-red 40 adj ˌblʌd ˈred

bright 40 adj braɪt

buffalo (plural: 41 n ˈbʌfələʊ/ˈbʌfələʊz
buffalo or buffaloes)
bus driver 41 n ˈbʌs ˌdraɪvə
bus trip 40 n ˈbʌs trɪp
bush 41 n bʊʃ
café 40 n ˈkæfeɪ

calm 40 adj kɑːm

canoe 40 n kəˈnuː

cascade 40 v kæˈskeɪd
cheer up 40 phr v ˌtʃɪə ˈʌp
cold 40 n kəʊld
competition 41 n ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən
covered in something 41 adj ˈkʌvəd ɪn ˌsʌmθɪŋ
crash into something 40 phr v ˌkræʃ ˈɪntə ˌsʌmθɪŋ
create 41 v kriˈeɪt
creative 41 adj kriˈeɪtɪv
cub 41 n kʌb
dense 40 adj dens
description 41 n dɪˈskrɪpʃən
digital camera 40 n ˌdɪdʒətl ˈkæmərə

eagle 41 n ˈiːɡəl
elephant 41 n ˈeləfənt
embarrassment 40 n ɪmˈbærəsmənt
entertaining 41 adj ˌentəˈteɪnɪŋ
entry 40 n ˈentri
eventually 41 adv ɪˈventʃuəli
extremely 40 adj ɪkˈstriːmli
eyesight 41 n ˈaɪsaɪt
fantastic 40 adj fænˈtæstɪk

few 41 det fjuː

find a solution 41 v phr ˌfaɪnd ə səˈluːʃən

flash 41 n flæʃ

forest 40 n ˈfɒrəst
fortunately 40 adv ˈfɔːtʃənətli
friendly 40 adj ˈfrendli

gaze at something 40 v ˈɡeɪz ət ˌsʌmθɪŋ

gentle hills 40 n phr ˌdʒentl ˈhɪlz
get off 41 phr v ˌɡet ˈɒf
giraffe 41 n dʒəˈrɑːf
girlfriend 41 n ˈɡɜːlfrend
globetrotter 40 n ˈɡləʊbtrɒtə
grumpy 40 adj ˈɡrʌmpi
guidebook 41 n ˈɡaɪdbʊk
helpless 40 adj ˈhelpləs
highlight 40 n ˈhaɪlaɪt
hill 40 n hɪl
hillside 40 n ˈhɪlsaɪd
hire 40 v haɪə
improvement 40 n ɪmˈpruːvmənt
in the face of 41 adv phr ɪn ðə ˈfeɪs əv
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
in the wild 40 adv phr ˌɪn ðə ˈwaɪld
include 41 v ɪnˈkluːd
Internet access 40 n ˈɪntənet ˌækses
jeep 41 n dʒiːp
knock somebody into 40 phr v ˌnɒk ˌsʌmbɒdi ˈɪntə
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
lake 40 n leɪk
leopard 41 n ˈlepəd
life lesson 40 n ˈlaɪf ˌlesən
lights 40 n laɪts
lion 41 n ˈlaɪən
lively 40 adj ˈlaɪvli
look through 40 phr v ˌlʊk ˈθruː ˌsʌmθɪŋ
something
main square 41 n ˌmeɪn ˈskweə
memorable 40 adj ˈmemərəbəl
miles 41 n maɪəlz

mood  40 n muːd
mountain 41 n ˈmaʊntən
move a muscle 41 v phr ˌmuːv ə ˈmʌsəl
nature 41 n ˈneɪtʃə
neighbourhood 41 n ˈneɪbəhʊd
ocean 41 n ˈəʊʃən

on the other side of 41 adv phr ˌɒn ði ˌʌðə ˈsaɪd əv

something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
ostrich 41 n ˈɒstrɪtʃ
outdoor activities 40 n aʊtˌdɔːr ækˈtɪvətiz
overcrowded 40 adj ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdəd

overlook 40 v ˌəʊvəˈlʊk
pale 40 adj peɪl
peacefully 41 adv ˈpiːsfəli
penguin 41 n ˈpeŋɡwən
pink 40 adj pɪŋk
plains 40 n pleɪnz
point to something 41 v ˈpɔɪnt tə ˌsʌmθɪŋ
put up with something 40 phr v ˌpʊt ˈʌp wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ
ranger 41 n ˈreɪndʒə

rhinoceros (plural: 41 n raɪˈnɒsərəs/raɪ

rhinoceros or ˈnɒsərəsɪz
rhinoceroses)
roar 41 n rɔː

run back 41 phr v ˌrʌn ˈbæk

safari 40 n səˈfɑːri
scenery 40 n ˈsiːnəri
set off 40 phr v ˌset ˈɒf
shoulder 40 n ˈʃəʊldə
spaceship 41 n ˈspeɪsˌʃɪp
sparkling 40 adj ˈspɑːklɪŋ
spoil 40 v spɔɪl
spot 40 v spɒt
stay 40 v steɪ
steep 40 adj stiːp
stop (1) 41 n stɒp
stop (2) 41 v stɒp
stunning 40 adj ˈstʌnɪŋ
suddenly 40 adv ˈsʌdnli
sunset 40 n ˈsʌnset
survive 40 v səˈvaɪv
terrified 41 adj ˈterəfaɪd
the bush 41 n ðə ˈbʊʃ
thick 40 adj θɪk
tolerate 40 v ˈtɒləreɪt
top 41 n tɒp
unexpected 41 adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektəd
unspoilt 40 adj ˌʌnˈspɔɪəlt 

until 41 conj ʌnˈtɪl

valley 41 n ˈvæli
view 40 n vjuː
warmth 40 n wɔːmθ
waterfall 40 n ˈwɔːtəfɔːl
wear a smile 40 v phr ˌweər ə ˈsmaɪl
weather 40 n ˈweðə
weather conditions 40 n ˈweðə kənˌdɪʃənz
wet 40 adj wet
wild animal 40 n ˌwaɪld ˈænəməl
wolf (plural: wolves) 41 v wʊlf/wʊlvz
wrong 41 adj rɒŋ
youth hostel 40 n ˈjuːθ ˌhɒstl
zebra 41 n ˈziːbrə
Example

Ken had an accident on the ski slope and had to go to hospital.

While he was admiring the view, Dad crashed into our canoe and knocked us into
the water.
Reinhold took us through all his fascinating adventures in the Himalayas.
When I went to Croatia for the first time, I was really impressed by the fantastic
beaches, amazing views and very friendly local people.
My sister thought it was so amusing – she cheered up!
At that moment, I learnt something: humans created the Internet and spaceships,
but we are helpless in the face of nature.
My dad is bad-tempered and gets annoyed easily.
We saw elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo bathing in a lake and a family of lions.
At every stop, passengers got off until we were the only two left.
If we were lucky, we could watch the sunset over the city.
When I went to Croatia for the first time, I was really impressed by the fantastic
beaches, amazing views and friendly local people.
Polar bears adapted to live in the cold temperatures.
We sat on a bench overlooking the sparkling lights of the city far below.
We had no idea where we were, but we didn’t care because we got our perfect
view of a blood-red sunset over Barcelona.
Ahead of us we could see the bright lights of the city.
Buffalo resemble cows, but they have long curved horns.

Then the bus driver stopped the bus and got off too.
The bus trip was very long and boring.
Safari parks in South Africa are covered in trees and bushes.
Every visitor to Vienna should find time to explore the lively cafés and bars of the
Naschmarkt area.
There was no wind and the lake was calm.
While he was admiring the view, Dad crashed into our canoe and knocked us into
the water.
On the other side, a waterfall cascaded down the hillside into the lake.
My sister thought it was so amusing – she cheered up!
Fortunately, we survived the cold and the embarrassment.
Your competition entry must be 200 words or fewer.
Safari parks in South Africa are covered in trees and bushes.
Dad crashed into our canoe and knocked us into the water.
Humans created the Internet and spaceships, but we are helpless in the face of
Your competition entry must include lots of creative description.
Not far away sat two small leopard cubs.
All around us were dense forests and steep hills.
Your competition entry must include lots of creative description.
If you have a decent modern smartphone, you don’t really need a separate digital
camera.
Bald eagle is the national bird of the US.
Elephants have two tusks and a trunk which they use to pick things up.
Fortunately, we survived the cold and the embarrassment.
Children’s TV nowadays is much more entertaining.
Your competition entry must be 200 words or fewer.
We eventually decided to go to the top of Tibidabo, a mountain overlooking
It was cold – extremely cold.
Do you have good eyesight? Can you spot people in a crowd?
When I went to Croatia for the first time, I was really impressed by the fantastic
beaches, amazing views and very friendly local people.
Your competition entry must be 200 words or fewer.
If you have problems with technology, do you feel helpless or can you usually
find a solution?
Suddenly, there was a noise close to the jeep, and then we saw a flash of yellow
and heard a loud roar.
All around us were dense and steep hills.
Fortunately, he wasn’t hurt in the accident.
When I went to Croatia for the first time, I was really impressed by the fantastic
beaches, amazing views and very friendly local people.
I couldn’t wait to gaze at the stunning views over Barcelona.
The cottages are built on the side of gentle hills, amongst trees.
At every stop, passengers got off until we were the only two left.
A giraffe is a tall African animal with a very long neck and dark spots on its fur.
My girlfriend Betty and I were in Barcelona for a weekend.
Globetrotters spend a lot of their time travelling to many different countries.
Mina’s always a bit grumpy first thing in the morning.
We looked through a Spanish guidebook in our youth hostel.
Humans created the Internet and spaceships, but we are helpless in the face of
The highlight of the holiday was a three-day safari.
All around us were dense forest and steep hills.
On the other side, a waterfall cascaded down the hillside into the lake.
On the first day it was raining, but we decided to hire some canoes.
There’s been a big improvement in the children’s behaviour.
Humans created the Internet and spaceships, but we are helpless in the face of
nature.
There are very few pandas living in the wild now.
Include lots of creative description in your competition entry.
I’m sorry but our hostel doesn’t have Internet access.
Suddenly, we heard a noise close to the jeep.
Dad crashed into our canoe and knocked us into the water.

We spent our holiday in a mountain cabin by the lake.

Leopards have yellow fur and black spots and they live in Africa and South Asia.
The trip was an important life lesson for both of us.
We sat on a bench overlooking the sparkling lights of the city far below.
Male lions have a mane – long hair around their necks.
The hotel is situated next to the lively bustling port.
Before the trip we looked through a Spanish guidebook in our youth hostel.

We set off by bus from the main square.

We want to make this a truly memorable holiday for the children.
I remember the holiday as a series of images: the cold blue ocean, funny penguins,
miles of unspoilt beaches, lively cafés and friendly people.
The good weather put him in an excellent mood for breakfast.
The driver pointed to a mountain on the other side of the valley.
There was a flash of yellow and a loud roar – nobody moved a muscle.
Humans created the Internet and spaceships, but we are helpless in the face of
Is there a hill overlooking your neighbourhood where you can get a good view?
I remember the holiday as a series of images: the cold blue ocean, funny penguins,
miles of unspoilt beaches, lively cafés and friendly people.
The driver pointed to a mountain on the other side of the valley.
Ostriches, which are native to Africa, are big birds that run very fast but cannot
During your stay you can participate in indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
We never spend summer holidays in popular seaside resorts because we don’t like
overcrowded beaches.
We sat on a bench overlooking the sparkling lights of the city far below.
The curtains in the room were pale blue, so light could shine right through them.
We saw a family of lions sleeping peacefully under a tree.
Penguins cannot fly but they can use their wings for swimming.
Bright pink lipstick definitely won’t be suitable for the occasion.
Is it easy to spot wild animals on the plains of South Africa?
The driver pointed to a mountain on the other side of the valley.
Dad shared the canoe with my sister and had to put up with her bad mood.
Our safari rangers were really good at finding the animals amongst the trees and
bushes.
Rhinoceros, which are native to Africa and Asia, have thick skin and either one or
two horns on their noses.

Suddenly, there was a noise close to the jeep, and then we saw a flash of yellow
and heard a loud roar.
The leopard ran back into the bush and left us feeling terrified.
They went on safari in Kenya.
When we were enjoying the beautiful scenery, we suddenly heard a loud
Mum and I set off in our canoe while Dad had to share with my sister.
He put his arm around her shoulders.
Humans created the Internet and spaceships, but we are helpless in the face of
We sat on a bench overlooking the sparkling lights of the city far below.
Mosquitoes spoiled our camping holiday.
Is it easy to spot wild animals on the plains of South Africa?
Have you ever stayed in a hotel in a foreign country?
All around us were dense forests and steep hills.
At every stop, passengers got off until we were the only two left.
Then the bus driver stopped the bus and got off too.
I couldn’t wait to gaze at the stunning views over Barcelona.
Suddenly, we heard a noise close to the jeep.
A pale pink sunset lightened up the beautiful landscape.
Fortunately, we survived the cold and the embarrassment.
The leopard ran back into the bush and left us feeling terrified.
The leopard ran back into the bush and left us feeling terrified.
Much of Scandinavia is covered in thick forest.
I’m not going to tolerate this kind of behaviour.
We eventually decided to go to the top of Tibidabo, a mountain overlooking
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
I remember the holiday as a series of images: the cold blue ocean, funny penguins,
miles of unspoilt beaches, lively cafés and friendly people.
At every stop, passengers got off until we were the only two left.
The driver pointed to a mountain on the other side of the valley.
I couldn’t wait to gaze at the stunning views over Barcelona.
I felt the warmth of the sun on my shoulders.
On the other side, a waterfall cascaded down the hillside into the lake.
My sister wore a smile for the rest of the holiday.
The climbers reached the top, in spite of bad weather conditions.
The climbers reached the top, in spite of bad weather conditions.
The man in the boat was completely wet.
Is it easy to spot wild animals on the plains of South Africa?
Dogs evolved from wolves thousands of years ago.
We were on the wrong mountain!
Have you ever stayed in a youth hostel in a foreign country?
A zebra looks like a horse but has black and white stripes all over its body.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
3.5 Grammar
air travel 42 n ˈeə ˌtrævəl
airport 42 n ˈeəpɔːt
aristocracy 42 n ˌærəˈstɒkrəsi

carry 42 v ˈkæri

century 42 n ˈsentʃəri

dangerous 42 adj ˈdeɪndʒərəs

flight 42 n flaɪt
follow a map 42 v phr ˌfɒləʊ ə ˈmæp
French Revolution 42 n ˌfrentʃ ˌrevəˈluːʃən

GPS 42 n ˌdʒiː piː ˈes

including 42 prep ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ

join 42 v dʒɔɪn

law 42 n lɔː
left (1) 42 n left

left (2) 42 adj left

mid-twentieth century 42 n phr ˌmɪd ˌtwentiəθ
ˈsentʃəri
poor 42 adj pɔː

revolutionary 42 n ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri
ride 42 v raɪd

right (1) 42 n raɪt

right (2) 42 adj raɪt

Roman 42 adj ˈrəʊmən

rule 42 n ruːl
seat 42 n siːt

seat belt 42 n ˈsiːt belt

security check 42 n sɪˈkjʊərəti tʃek
side 42 n saɪd

smoke 42 v sməʊk
sword 42 n sɔːd

take 42 v teɪk
the rest 42 n ðə rest
traffic pollution 42 n ˈtræfɪk pəˌluːʃən
traveller 42 n ˈtrævələ
used to 42 v ˈjuːst tuː
would 42 v wʊd
Example

In the 1960s air travel used to be very expensive.

Airports didn’t use to have so many security checks.
Before the French Revolution, the aristocracy used to travel on the left and poor
people would stay on the right.
In Roman times, roads used to be dangerous and travellers would carry swords in
their right hands.
China, Portugal, Sweden and parts of Canada used to drive on the left and only
changed the law during the mid-twentieth century.
In Roman times, roads used to be dangerous and travellers would carry swords in
their right hands.
The flight from London to New York takes longer now than it used to.
GPS didn’t exist in the 1960s, so people would follow maps.
Before the French Revolution, the aristocracy used to travel on the left and poor
people would stay on the right.
GPS didn’t exist in the 1960s, so people would follow maps.
More than fifty countries including the UK, Australia, Japan and India still drive
on the left today.
After the Revolution, the aristocracy joined the poor people on the right and
driving on the right became the new law.
Driving on the right became the new law.
Before the French Revolution, the aristocracy used to travel on the left and poor
people would stay on the right.
Some right-handed people can use their left hand for some tasks, too.
China, Portugal, Sweden and parts of Canada used to drive on the left and only
changed the law during the mid-twentieth century.
Before the French Revolution, the aristocracy used to travel on the left and poor
people would stay on the right.
Napoleon changed this rule because he was a revolutionary.
Travellers on horses used to ride on the left so that the right hand was free to use
the sword.
Today, seventy-five percent of cars drive on the right, but it didn’t always use to
be like that.
Travellers on horses used to ride on the left so that the right hand was free to use
the sword.
In Roman times, roads used to be dangerous and travellers would carry swords in
their right hands.
Napoleon changed this rule because he was a revolutionary.
This suitcase won’t fit under the seat in front of you, but you can put it in the
overhead locker.
In the 1960s cars didn’t use to have seat belts.
In the 90s airports didn’t use to have so many security checks.
Travellers on horses used to ride on the left side of the road so that the right hand
was free to use the sword.
In the 1960s and 1970s people would smoke on the plane.
In Roman times, roads used to be dangerous and travellers would carry swords in
their right hands.
The flight from London to New York takes longer now than it used to.
What about the rest of the world?
Long-term exposure to traffic pollution can cause lung problems.
The travellers used different means of transport – they travelled by train, by plane
and by car.
The flight from London to New York takes longer now than it used to.
GPS didn’t exist in the 1960s, so people would follow maps.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
3.6 Speaking
book a flight 43 v phr ˌbʊk ə ˈflaɪt
bus journey 43 n ˈbʌs ˌdʒɜːni
cash 43 n kæʃ

earphones 43 n ˈɪə fəʊnz
fizzy drink 43 n ˌfɪziˈdrɪŋk
form of transport 43 n phr ˌfɔːm əv
ˈtrænspɔːt
formal clothes 43 n ˌfɔːməl ˈkləʊðz
make sure 43 v phr ˌmeɪk ˈʃɔː
pack 43 v pæk
phone charger 43 n ˈfəʊn ˌtʃɑːdʒə
pillow 43 n ˈpɪləʊ
snack 43 n snæk
snow boots 43 n ˈsnəʊ buːts
sunglasses 43 n ˈsʌnˌɡlɑːsəz
tissue 43 n ˈtɪʃuː
travel by bus 43 v phr ˌtrævəl baɪ ˈbʌs
travel insurance 43 n ˈtrævəl ɪn
ˌʃʊərəns
Example

The first thing you should do is book your flights.

Kate’s never been on a long bus journey before.
I think you should bring lots of cash because there are many places where you
can’t pay by credit card.
Don’t forget your earphones for the iPod.
Fizzy drinks are unhealthy because they contain too much sugar.
Which form of transport do you prefer for long journeys?

We were asked to wear formal clothes for the reception.

You ought to make sure you have a warm winter coat.
If I were you, I’d pack lots of warm clothes.
I forgot my phone charger at my hotel room and they sent it back to me in the mail
for no extra cost!
I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
Drinks and light snacks are served at the bar.
Snow boots are indispensable in snowy winter weather.
Sunglasses protect your eyes when the sun is very bright.
I’ve got hay fever. Have you got a tissue?
When did you last travel by bus?
You must remember to get some travel insurance – just to be on the safe side.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
3.7 Writing
adventure 44 n ədˈventʃə

at last 45 adv phr ət ˈlɑːst

brilliant 44 adj ˈbrɪljənt
cabin 44 n ˈkæbən

car lights 44 n ˈkɑː laɪts

cold as ice 45 adj phr ˌkəʊld əz ˈaɪs
completely 45 adv kəmˈpliːtli
easily 44 adv ˈiːzəli
exhausted 45 adj ɪɡˈzɔːstəd
family holiday 44 n ˌfæməli ˈhɒlɪdeɪ

ferry 44 n ˈferi
forest 44 n ˈfɒrəst

fun 44 n fʌn

in addition 44 adv phr ɪn əˈdɪʃən

in the middle of 44 adv phr ɪn ðə ˈmɪdl əv
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
nightmare 44 n ˈnaɪtmeə
port 44 n pɔːt

reach 44 v riːtʃ
scary 44 adj ˈskeəri
slide 44 v slaɪd
snow tyres 44 n ˈsnəʊ ˌtaɪəz
snowstorm 44 n ˈsnəʊstɔːm

sound 44 v saʊnd

unprepared 44 adj ˌʌnprɪˈpeəd

Example

My little brother, Mike, thought it was great fun and a big adventure, but he was
only five.
It had come at last – the morning I had waited for, for so long.
We had a brilliant holiday.
A family holiday for Christmas in Sweden, in a cabin in the middle of a forest.
Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
On the long road to the forest it was completely dark, apart from our car lights.
I touched her hands and they were cold as ice.
I was completely alone. There was no one else in sight.
It was easily the scariest journey I’ve ever been on.
We finally got to the beach, exhausted.
A family holiday for Christmas in Sweden, in a cabin in the middle of a forest.
Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
Passengers were standing on the dock, waiting to board the ferry.
A family holiday for Christmas in Sweden, in a cabin in the middle of a forest.
Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
My little brother, Mike, thought it was great fun and a big adventure, but he was
only five.
In addition to this, the car kept sliding from one side of the road to the other!
A family holiday for Christmas in Sweden, in a cabin in the middle of a forest.
Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?

Traffic has been a nightmare this morning.

It was the middle of the night and there was a snowstorm when we started driving
from the port to the cabin.
When we finally reached the cabin, we all got out of the car.
It was easily the scariest journey I’ve ever been on.
In addition to this, the car kept sliding from one side of the road to the other!
Dad bought some snow tyres for the return journey.
It was the middle of the night and there was a snowstorm when we started driving
from the port to the cabin.
A family holiday for Christmas in Sweden, in a cabin in the middle of a forest.
Sounds amazing, doesn’t it?
We were completely unprepared for the journey.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
Focus Review 3
at your convenience 46 adv phr ət jə kənˈviːniəns
baggage reclaim 46 n ˌbæɡɪdʒ ˈriːkleɪm
be allowed to do 46 v phr bi əˌlaʊd tə ˈduː
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
beach holiday 47 n ˈbiːtʃ ˌhɒlɪdeɪ

belongings 46 n bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz
board a plane 46 v phr ˌbɔːd ə ˈpleɪn
board a ship 46 v phr ˌbɔːd ə ˈʃɪp

boarding card 46 n ˈbɔːdɪŋ kɑːd

book a ticket 46 v phr ˌbʊk ə ˈtɪkət

business class 46 n ˈbɪznəs klɑːs

cabin 46 n ˈkæbən
camping holiday 47 n ˈkæmpɪŋ ˌhɒlɪdeɪ
campsite 46 n ˈkæmpsaɪt
car accident 47 n ˈkɑːr ˌæksədənt
catch a train 46 v phr ˌkætʃ ə ˈtreɪn

check-in desk 47 n ˈtʃek ɪn desk

city holiday 47 n ˈsɪti ˌhɒlɪdeɪ

climb 46 v klaɪm
collect 46 v kəˈlekt
collect your suitcase 46 v phr kəˌlekt jə ˈsuːtkeɪs
cover 46 v ˈkʌvə
cross 46 v krɒs

crowded 46 adj ˈkraʊdəd

cruise 46 n kruːz

deal with something 46 phr v ˈdiːl wɪð ˌsʌmθɪŋ

delayed 46 adj diˈleɪd

destination 46 n ˌdestəˈneɪʃən
discount 46 n ˈdɪskaʊnt

double-decker bus 47 n ˌdʌbəl ˌdekə ˈbʌs

dream holiday 47 n ˌdriːm ˈhɒlɪdeɪ
eagle 46 n ˈiːɡəl
embassy 46 n ˈembəsi

experience 46 n ɪkˈspɪəriəns

express train 47 n ɪkˈspres treɪn

family room 46 n ˈfæməli ruːm

ferry 47 n ˈferi
find something 46 v phr ˌfaɪnd ˌsʌmθɪŋ
difficult ˈdɪfɪkəlt
fit 46 v fɪt

flight 46 n flaɪt

following 46 adj ˈfɒləʊɪŋ

forest 46 n ˈfɒrəst
gaze at something 46 v ˈɡeɪz ət ˌsʌmθɪŋ
get stuck in a traffic 47 v phr ɡet ˌstʌk ɪn ə ˈtræfɪk
jam dʒæm
go through security 46 v phr ˌɡəʊ θruː sɪˈkjʊərəti
go to the beach 46 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ðə ˈbiːtʃ

guest bedroom 46 n ˈɡest ˌbedrʊm

guidebook 46 n ˈɡaɪdbʊk

highlight 46 n ˈhaɪlaɪt

island 46 n ˈaɪlənd
location 46 n ləʊˈkeɪʃən
lost luggage office 47 n ˌlɒst ˈlʌɡɪdʒ ˌɒfəs
may 46 v meɪ
means of transport 47 n ˌmiːnz əv ˈtrænspɔːt

memorable 46 adj ˈmemərəbəl

might 46 v maɪt
miss your flight 47 v phr ˌmɪs jə ˈflaɪt
missing 46 adj ˈmɪsɪŋ

must 46 v mʌst
noise 46 n nɔɪz
overhead locker 46 n ˌəʊvəˌhed ˈlɒkə

overlook 46 v ˌəʊvəˈlʊk
pack 47 v pæk
passport 46 n ˈpɑːspɔːt
print something out 46 phr v ˌprɪnt ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈaʊt
put up a tent 46 v phr pʊt ˌʌp ə ˈtent
reach your destination 46 v phr ˌriːtʃ jə ˌdestəˈneɪʃən

reservation 46 n ˌrezəˈveɪʃən
return ticket 46 n rɪˌtɜːn ˈtɪkət

rock 46 n rɒk
safari holiday 47 n səˈfɑːri ˌhɒlɪdeɪ
seat 46 n siːt

see the sights 46 v phr ˌsiː ðə ˈsaɪts

set off 46 phr v ˌset ˈɒf
single room 46 n ˌsɪŋɡəl ˈruːm
snorkelling 46 n ˈsnɔːkəlɪŋ

sparkling 46 adj ˈspɑːklɪŋ

spread 46 v spred
staff 46 n stɑːf

stay over 46 phr v ˌsteɪ ˈəʊvə

steep 46 adj stiːp
storm 46 n stɔːm
sufficient 46 adj səˈfɪʃənt

suitcase 46 n ˈsuːtkeɪs
tent 46 n tent
the Middle Ages 46 n ðə ˌmɪdl ˈeɪdʒɪz
thick 46 adj θɪk
three-star hotel 46 n ˌθriː ˌstɑː  həʊˈtel
traffic jam 47 n ˈtræfɪk dʒæm
travel abroad 47 v phr ˌtrævəl əˈbrɔːd

travel agent 46 n ˈtrævəl ˌeɪdʒənt

travel by car 47 v phr ˌtrævəl baɪ ˈkɑː

travel by plane 47 v phr ˌtrævəl baɪ ˈpleɪn

travel by ship 47 v phr ˌtrævəl baɪ ˈʃɪp

travel by train 46 v phr ˌtrævəl baɪ ˈtreɪn

turn up 46 phr v ˌtɜːn ˈʌp
unexpected 46 adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektəd
used to 46 v ˈjuːst tuː

valid 46 adj ˈvæləd

view 46 n vjuː

visitor 47 n ˈvɪzətə

wing 46 n wɪŋ
winter sports holiday 47 n ˈwɪntə spɔːts ˌhɒlɪdeɪ
youth hostel 46 n ˈjuːθ ˌhɒstl
zebra 46 n ˈziːbrə
Example

Passengers travelling in business class can board the plane at their convenience.
We’re still waiting to collect our suitcases at the baggage reclaim.
Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.

It’s time to leave ordinary beach holidays behind and take a trip that you will
remember for the rest of your life.
We collected our belongings and looked for a campsite.
Passengers travelling in business class can board the plane at their convenience.
We reached Stockholm just in time to board the ship before it left for Tallinn in
Estonia.
Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.
I don’t think you should book return tickets because we don’t know when we’re
coming back.
Passengers travelling in business class can board the plane at their convenience.
‘I must have left my passport it in the cabin, I’m sure,’ Adrian said convinced.
Mosquitoes spoiled our camping holiday.
We couldn’t stay at a campsite because we didn’t have a tent.
She has been in a car accident on a freeway.
Adrian’s new passport was ready the following day, so we caught a train to
Stockholm, the next stop of the cruise.
You get your boarding pass at the check-in desk and then you show it to the
airport staff before you get onto the plane.
City holidays are becoming more and more popular because they’re educational
and relatively cheap.
I’m sure you can’t climb that steep rock.
We collected our belongings and looked for a campsite.
We’re still waiting to collect our suitcases at the baggage reclaim.
Thick forest used to cover most of the island until the late Middle Ages.
The prize money wasn’t enough to cross the Atlantic, but it was sufficient for me
and my boyfriend, Adrian, to go on a cruise.
A train ticket will cost more, but I’ll avoid the crowded bus again.
The prize money wasn’t enough to cross the Atlantic, but it was sufficient for me
and my boyfriend, Adrian, to go on a cruise.
Many flights are delayed today and the airport staff are finding it difficult to deal
with the situation.
Many flights are delayed today and the airport staff are finding it difficult to deal
with the situation.
The traveller wasn’t sure where his next destination was.
Alan’s grandfather and uncle used to be travel agents, so his family always got an
extra discount for their holiday.
London’s red double-decker bus has almost become a British national symbol.
My dream holiday would be in the Maldives.
That bird must be an eagle – its wings spread two metres across.
The embassy didn’t have good news: without a passport, my boyfriend couldn’t
continue the cruise.
We both hoped that the 10-day cruise in the Baltic Sea would be a very
memorable experience.
Is it really worth paying extra for an express train if it stops at every station
There were no single rooms available, so they put me in a family room with two
large beds.
Passengers were standing on the dock, waiting to board the ferry.
Many flights are delayed today and the airport staff are finding it difficult to deal
with the situation.
This suitcase won’t fit under the seat in front of you, but you can put it in the
overhead locker.
Many flights are delayed today and the airport staff are finding it difficult to deal
with the situation.
Adrian’s new passport was ready the following day.
Thick forest used to cover most of the island until the late Middle Ages.
I couldn’t wait to gaze at the stunning views over Barcelona.
We got stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.

Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.
Going to the beach every day was great, but the real highlight of the trip was
snorkelling!
You can stay over at my place if you want. I’ve got a guest bedroom.
Years ago we would take at least two guidebooks on holiday, but now I’ve got all
the information on my smartphone.
Going to the beach every day was great, but the real highlight of the trip was
snorkelling!
Thick forest used to cover most of the island until the late Middle Ages.
Colin stays in each location for four months.
Thankfully, someone had handed my bag into the lost luggage office.
I don’t know how they got to London, but they may have travelled by train.
The travellers used different means of transport – they travelled by train, by plane
and by car.
We both hoped that the 10-day cruise in the Baltic Sea would be a very
memorable experience.
Let’s print out our reservation – we might need it at the hotel.
I overslept and missed my flight to Prague.
We were returning from a walk around Malmö, when Adrian realised his passport
was missing.
That bird must be an eagle – its wings spread two metres across.
I didn’t use to like travelling by train as a child – I was afraid of the noise trains
This suitcase won’t fit under the seat in front of you, but you can put it in the
overhead locker.
Last summer we stayed in a hotel, in a room overlooking the sea.
How much time do you need to pack before you go on holiday?
All people entering the country will need a valid passport.
Let’s print out our reservation – we might need it at the hotel.
After we had finally put up the tent, a huge storm started.
We reached our destination just in time to board the ship before it left for Tallinn
in Estonia.
Let’s print out our reservation – we might need it at the hotel.
I don’t think you should book return tickets because we don’t know when we’re
coming back.
I’m sure you can’t climb that steep rock.
They went on a safari holiday to Kenya.
This suitcase won’t fit under the seat in front of you, but you can put it in the
overhead locker.
Now you’ll have some time to see the sights, but please don’t be late for the ferry.
He set off on a journey with one bag that fits into the overhead locker on a plane.
There were no single rooms available, so they put me in a family room with two
large beds.
Going to the beach every day was great, but the real highlight of the trip was
snorkelling!
We sat on a bench overlooking the sparkling lights of the city far below.
That bird must be an eagle – its wings spread two metres across.
Many flights are delayed today and the airport staff are finding it difficult to deal
with the situation.
You can stay over at my place if you want. I’ve got a guest bedroom.
I’m sure you can’t climb that steep rock.
After we had finally put up the tent, a huge storm started.
The prize money wasn’t enough to cross the Atlantic, but it was sufficient for me
and my boyfriend, Adrian, to go on a cruise.
We’re still waiting to collect our suitcases at the baggage reclaim.
After we had finally put up the tent, a huge storm started.
Thick forest used to cover most of the island until the late Middle Ages.
Thick forest used to cover most of the island until the late Middle Ages.
Here at Loco Bay Resort, you can find five-star quality in a three-star hotel.
We got stuck in a traffic jam for two hours.
Some people say it’s better to learn a lot about places in your own country before
travelling abroad.
Alan’s grandfather and uncle used to be travel agents, so his family always got an
extra discount for their holiday.
The travellers used different means of transport – they travelled by train, by plane
and by car.
The travellers used different means of transport – they travelled by train, by plane
and by car.
After she finally reached Buenos Aires and joined her husband, Archibald, they
travelled by ship to Australia.
I don’t know how they got to London, but they may have travelled by train.
Have you ever turned up at a party that you weren’t invited to?
The experiment produced some unexpected results.
Years ago we used to take at least two guidebooks on holiday, but now I’ve got all
the information on my smartphone.
Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.
We had no idea where we were, but we didn’t care because we got our perfect
view of a blood-red sunset over Barcelona.
This year, Bangkok had nearly sixteen million international visitors, only slightly
more than London.
That bird must be an eagle – its wings spread two metres across.
We’re going on a winter sports holiday in Aspen this year.
They spent the night in a youth hostel and in the morning they set off again.
The zoo in our city didn’t use to have any zebras when I was a child.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
Use of English 3
car journey WS 6 n ˈkɑː ˌdʒɜːni
carry on WS 6 phr v ˌkæri ˈɒn
cloudy WS 6 adj ˈklaʊdi
cottage WS 6 n ˈkɒtɪdʒ
delayed WS 6 adj diˈleɪd
do climbing WS 6 v phr ˌduː ˈklaɪmɪŋ
drive WS 6 v draɪv
expect WS 6 v ɪkˈspekt
fantastic WS 6 adj fænˈtæstɪk
fantasy WS 6 n ˈfæntəsi
field WS 6 n fiːld
flight WS 6 n flaɪt
generosity WS 6 n ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti

generous WS 6 adj ˈdʒenərəs

highlight WS 6 n ˈhaɪlaɪt
holidaymaker WS 6 n ˈhɒlɪdeɪˌmeɪkə
in sight WS 6 adv phr ɪn ˈsaɪt
in the distance WS 6 adv phr ɪn ðə ˈdɪstəns
location WS 6 n ləʊˈkeɪʃən
look out WS 6 phr v ˌlʊk ˈaʊt
mountain WS 6 n ˈmaʊntən
overcome WS 6 v ˌəʊvəˈkʌm
passion WS 6 n ˈpæʃən
passionate about WS 6 adj ˈpæʃənət əˌbaʊt
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
passport WS 6 n ˈpɑːspɔːt
peaceful WS 6 adj ˈpiːsfəl
pick something up WS 6 phr v ˌpɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌp
pilot WS 6 n ˈpaɪlət
remember to do WS 6 v phr rɪˌmembə tə ˈduː
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
remind somebody to WS 6 v phr rɪˌmaɪnd ˌsʌmbɒdi tə
do something ˈduː ˌsʌmθɪŋ
spoil WS 6 v spɔɪl
steep WS 6 adj stiːp
straight WS 6 adv streɪt
stunning WS 6 adj ˈstʌnɪŋ
sunshine WS 6 n ˈsʌnʃaɪn
tiredness WS 6 n ˈtaɪədnəs
unexpected WS 6 adj ˌʌnɪkˈspektəd
unspoilt WS 6 adj ˌʌnˈspɔɪəlt 
used to WS 6 v ˈjuːst tuː
view WS 6 n vjuː
worth WS 6 adj wɜːθ
would WS 6 v wʊd
Example

When I was younger, I didn’t like long car journeys.

We carried on and overcame our tiredness.
It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine.
We’re staying in a small holiday cottage in Dorset.
The pilot got up late, so the flight was delayed.
We decided to do some climbing in the mountains.
Dad’s been driving for three hours and he’s hungry!
I didn’t expect him to stay so long.
We are having a really fantastic time in the cottage!
He lived in a fantasy world of his own, even as a small boy.
I look out across fields and trees and in the distance I can see the mountains.
The pilot got up late, so the flight was delayed.
It was so kind of you to let us use your holiday cabin, and we all thank you for
your generosity!
She’s always very generous to the kids.
So far the highlight of the holiday was yesterday.
There isn’t another holidaymaker in sight!
There isn’t another holidaymaker in sight!
I look out across fields and trees and in the distance I can see the mountains.
The location is beautiful – so peaceful and unspoilt.
I look out across fields and trees and in the distance I can see the mountains.
I look out across fields and trees and in the distance I can see the mountains.
We carried on and overcame our tiredness.
He spoke with considerable passion about the importance of art and literature.
My brother, Hal, is passionate about climbing.

I reminded my sister to pick up her passport.

The location is beautiful – so peaceful and unspoilt.
I reminded my sister to pick up her passport.
The pilot got up late, so the flight was delayed.
I told my sister she should remember to pick up her passport.

I reminded my sister to pick up her passport.

The whole park is spoiled by litter.

The mountain was very steep and it took a long time to climb it.
I’m sure that Micky was very tired because he went straight to bed.
The view from my window is really stunning.
It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine.
We carried on and overcame our tiredness.
It’s been quite cloudy, so it was lovely to get some unexpected sunshine.
The location is beautiful – so peaceful and unspoilt.
When I was younger, I didn’t use to like long car journeys.
The view from my window is really stunning.
The view from the top was worth all the hard work!
When we went somewhere by car, my mum would always take far too many
sandwiches.
Word Page Part of Pronunciation Translation
speech
Word in Focus: go
be allowed to do WS 7 v phr bi əˌlaʊd tə duː
something ˌsʌmθɪŋ
go abroad WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ əˈbrɔːd
go away WS 7 phr v ˌɡəʊ əˈweɪ
go backpacking WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈbækˌpækɪŋ
go home WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈhəʊm
go on holiday WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ ɒn ˈhɒlɪdeɪ
go out WS 7 phr v ˌɡəʊ ˈaʊt
go skiing WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈskiːɪŋ
go swimming WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ ˈswɪmɪŋ
go through security WS 7 phr v ˌɡəʊ θruː sɪˈkjʊərəti
go to a place WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ə ˈpleɪs
go to school WS 7 v phr ˌɡəʊ tə ˈskuːl
let WS 7 v phr ˌlet
something/somebody ˌsʌmbɒdi/ˌsʌmθɪŋ
go ˈɡəʊ
Example

Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.

Have you ever been abroad?

We never go away in the summer.
They went backpacking last year.
What time does he go home?
We’re going on holiday next month.
Are you going out this evening?
I’d like to go skiing this winter.
Ron has gone swimming.
Only passengers with a valid boarding card are allowed to go through security.
Have you ever been to Paris?
She goes to school by bus.
It was just a baby fish, so we let it go.