3. Travel Broadens The Mind

Question 1

broaden /broon/ (v)

Answer 1

make or become wider, increase (i.e. knowledge) / lărgi
eg. Kelly reads a lot because she wants to broaden her knowledge.

Question 2

scuba diving (phr) =

Answer 2

swimming underwater using special breathing equipment / scufundare
eg. Scuba diving allows you to see all the wonderful colours of the world under the sea.

Question 3

snorkel /snorkl/ (n) =

Answer 3

tube through which a person swimming just under the surface of the sea can breathe / tub de respirat
eg. Take your snorkel and flippers with you if you are going swimming.
Der.: snorkelling (n)

Question 4

hike /(v)

Answer 4

take long walks in the countryside, usually for pleasure / drumeție
eg. The club members often go hiking in the area.
Der.: hiking (n), hiker (n)

Question 5

kayaking /kajokm/ (n) =

Answer 5

sport, like canoeing, in a narrow boat/caiac
e.g. They went kayaking down a river on their adventure holiday.

Question 6

white-water rafting (phr) =

Answer 6

activity of riding on a raft over rough, dangerous parts of a fast-flowing river/rafting pe ape repezi e.g. The strong current of the river scared me when we went white-water rafting.

Question 7

sandy /sændi (adj) =

Answer 7

covered with sand/nisipos e.g. The sandy beach stretched for miles.

Question 8

cuisine /kwizgn (n) =

Answer 8

the style of cooking that is typical of a place/bucătărie națională sau regională e.g. Chinese cuisine is known for its aromatic spices.

Question 9

spectacular /spektækjata (adj) =

Answer 9

very impressive/impresionant e.g. If you stand here, the view of the valley is spectacular.

Question 10

falls /fals/ (n pl) =

Answer 10

waterfall/cascadă e.g. You will find Niagara Falls on the border between the USA and Canada.

Question 11

leisurely /lego (adj) =

Answer 11

relaxed, slow/liniștit, fără grabă e.g. Sam played a leisurely game of golf on Sunday.

Question 12

stroll /stroʊl/ (n) =

Answer 12

slow, unhurried walk/plimbare e.g. We went for a stroll through the village square. Der.: stroll (v)

Question 13

Village square

Answer 13

Piața satului

Question 14

handmade /hændeɪm/ (adj) =

Answer 14

made by hand, not by machine/făcut de mână e.g. Look at these beautiful handmade rugs.

Question 15

adventure /ædˈvɛnʧər/ (n) =

Answer 15

unusual, exciting, and perhaps dangerous journey or series of events/aventură e.g. Alice had many adventures in Wonderland. Der: adventuros (adj), neaventuros (adj)

Question 16

package holiday (phr) =

Answer 16

holiday with everything arranged by a tour operator or travel agent/vacanță organizată e.g. Package holidays are ideal for people who want everything organized for them.

Question 17

Visit Historical Sites

Answer 17

Vizitați obiectivele istorice.

Question 18

Visit galleries/museums/ancient castles/historical sites

Answer 18

Vizitați galerii/muzee/castele antice/obiective istorice

Question 19

See animals in their natural environment

Answer 19

Vedeți animale în mediul lor natural

Question 20

Walk along white sandy beaches

Answer 20

Plimbați-vă pe plajele cu nisip alb

Question 21

Try delicious local cuisine

Answer 21

Încercați delicioasa bucătărie locală

Question 22

See spectacular falls

Answer 22

Vedeți cascade spectaculoase

Question 23

Take leisurely strolls

Answer 23

Faceți plimbări relaxante

Question 24

Buy handmade souvenirs

Answer 24

Cumpărați suveniruri făcute manual

Question 25

Go scuba diving/snorkelling/hiking/kayaking/white-water rafting

Answer 25

Faceți scufundări/scufundări cu tub/drumeție/canoe/rafting pe ape repezi.