4. • have a rest
• explore new places -
• for education – to study
• practice a foreign language
• for an adventure
• get to know new cultures
• for entertainment
• To see historical places
• For shopping reasons
• Because it´s their hobby
• Because of work or go on business
• to visit family
6. When we are going abroad we must have necessary
documents- at first checked a validity of your passport,
sometimes we must get a visa and other things e.g. we must
exchange money.
When we are going by train, bus and plane. We must buy
tickets.
We have to have information about accommodation,
transportation and so on. We have to get travel insurance
We can live in a hotel, a hostel, a cottage, apartment.
8. Air travel is a fast way of travelling both for domestic
and international journeys. Some airline companies
operate scheduled flights, when take-off and landing are
at major airports in major cities
There is a limit to how much luggage passengers can
carry and it takes time to check-in for flights due to
security checks.
Sea travel can be a clean alternative to air travel.
Ferries operate from one mainland destination to
another, or between islands, departing and arriving at
major ports. You can often take your car on ferries and
there are no limits on the luggage you can carry.
9. Rail travel also has a low environmental impact and is a
very flexible because you can buy tickets in advance or
just turn up at the station. Price varies a lot according to
distance and destination. Luggage allowance is limited on
trains, but on long distance trips you can book a bed to
sleep in, called a berth.
Road travel Car travel is very comfortable because you
can choose your own departure and arrival points and
times, and take as much luggage as your vehicle can
carry. The cost is generally low apart from fuel, but travel
time can be long.
10. Tips
English has a huge (very, very large) vocabulary. Don’t worry; you
don’t have to learn a huge number of words to communicate well in
English when traveling.
You may need to use a translation dictionary to look up the meaning
of some words. It is best if you can study English in English, but use
a translation dictionary if you cannot understand simple definitions in
English.
Always highlight words that are new for you; it will make it easy for
you to review your new vocabulary. If you have time, keep a
vocabulary journal in a notebook with new words and definitions.
Finally, try to learn phrases (groups of words) for fast learning.
12. Short Conversation At Passport Control (Immigration) (A =
Immigration Officer, B = Tourist)
A: Next in line please!
B: Hello.
A: Hello. Passport please.
B: Here you are. (Long pause)
A: What is the purpose of your visit to the United States?
B: Sightseeing
A: How long will you stay in the United States?
B: For 10 days.
A: Where will you be staying?
B: I’m staying with friends.
13. A: Can you show me the address?
B: Yes, here you are. (A looks at the address)
A: OK. Now I need your fingerprints.
(B puts 2 index fingers on the scanner) B: OK?
A: Yes. Now look at the camera. (B’s picture is
taken, and A stamps B’s passport)
A: Thank you. Welcome to the United States.
B: Thank you
14. Travel English Vocabulary
Passport control = the place where your passport is
checked when you enter a country. Note: Passport
control is also called “immigration.” To get to
passport control, you will probably follow signs for
Arrivals and Passport Control.
immigration officer = the person who checks
passports, visas, immigration forms, landing cards,
and customs forms at an international airport
Tourist = a person who is traveling, especially for
sightseeing
15. Next in line please. = The next person in line can
come somewhere (ex. come to the Immigration
counter)
Passport please. = Please give me your passport.
Here you are. = Here it is/Please take it
purpose (n.) = reason
(to) stamp a passport = put a stamp, such as a date of
arrival or departure, in a passport
baggage claim = the place where you pick up your
suitcases and other bags or containers
16. check-in bag = a bag that you check in with an
airline and pick up at baggage claim after you finish
your flight
carry-on bag = a small bag that you can carry on an
airplane
customs = the place where bags are checked at an
international airport. Note: You pass through
Customs after leaving
Baggage Claim (the place where you pick up your
suitcases and other baggage)
17. customs officer = the person who asks
questions about your bags and may ask to
look inside your bags
customs declaration form = customs form =
the paper visitors have to fill out for customs
including information on valuables (ex.
money, checks) you are bringing into the
country.
26. At a Fast-food Restaurant
(A = restaurant staff, B = hungry tourist)
A: May I take your order please?
B: Yes, I’ll have a double cheeseburger set.
A: Do you want French fries or onion rings?
B: Onion rings please.
A: What do you want to drink?
B: Cola please.
A: For here or to go?
B: Once more please.
27. A: Do you want to eat here or do you want to
take your food home?
B: Oh, I see. Takeout please.
A: OK, that’s $3.50 please.
B: Here you are. (B gives A $4 in cash)
A: Thank you, and here’s your change and
receipt. Please wait a minute.
B: OK.
A: Here’s your order. Thanks for visiting
David’s Burger Hut.
28. Choosing Dinner on an Airplane
(A = flight attendant, B = tourist traveling on an
airplane)
A: Excuse me. Would you like meat or fish?
B: Fish please.
A: Here you are.
B: Thank you.
A: Would you like something to drink?
B: Yes. I want a rum and cola.
29. A: That will be $5.
B: Here’s 5 dollars. (B tries to give A 5 dollars in
cash.)
A: Sorry, we don’t accept cash. Do you have a
credit card?
B: Yes, of course. Here you are.
A: Thank you. And here is your drink. Please
enjoy your dinner.
B: Thanks.
