Holidays and Travelling C1 Flashcards

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Benefits of holidays (6)

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Prevent burnout, boosted happiness, stress management, emotional stability, physical health benefits, strengthen relationships

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Holiday activities (6)

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Personal development, creative pursuits, physical activities, reconnect/bond with loved ones, volunteer, travel

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3
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Synonyms for people who travel (4)

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Tourists, holidaymakers, sightseers, globetrotters

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4
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Reasons to travel (8)

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Get away from daily routine, unwind, relieve tension and stress, immerse oneself in diverse cultures, explore new authentic surroundings, embrace adventures, engage with new people, sample local delicacies

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Advantages of travelling (7)

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Discover new cultures, raise cultural awareness, broaden horizons, gain appreciation and respect for how others live, increase cognitive flexibility, improve endurance, boost mental health

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6
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Strong desire to travel

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Wanderlust

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7
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A list of travel goals or destinations to visit during one’s lifetime

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Traveller’s bucket list

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8
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Extreme activities (4)

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Extreme hiking, volcano boarding, white water rafting, cliff jumping

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9
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A holiday centered on yoga practices and wellness

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Yoga retreat

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Synonyms for common or well-known methods of travel (2)

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Traditional/conventional travel

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11
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Insightful but not too heavy travel plan

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Well-thought-out itinerary

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12
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Travel plan, route

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Itinerary

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13
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Accommodation (7)

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Bed and breakfast, self-catering apartment, hostel, guest house, luxurious suite, home swapping, vacation rentals (Airbnb)

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14
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Types of travel (13)

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Packaged holiday, sightseeing tour, expedition, voyage, ancestry trip, city break, hitch-hiking, cruise, weekend getaway, solo travel, voluntourism, digital detox, workation

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15
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Well-developed tourism infrastructure (5)

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Supply in tourist accommodation, cultural and art amenities, efficient transportation systems, recreation facilities, road network

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16
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Seeing natural landmarks that are in danger of disappearing

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Witness at-risk natural wonders

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17
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Synonyms for “attractive” (5)

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Enchanting, alluring, enticing, captivating, appealing

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Full of life and energy

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Vibrant

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Abundant, healthy, and vibrant plant life

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Lush greenery

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Words to describe beautiful natural surroundings (5)

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Breathtaking, picturesque, stunning nature spots, scenery, landscape

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21
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Famous places, structures, or areas with historical or cultural significance (3)

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Landmarks, monuments, historical sites

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Synonyms for a distant or less-traveled location (4)

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Off the beaten track, isolated, secluded place, remote getaway

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23
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Leave a place or begin a trip (phrasal verb)

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Hit the road

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Walk leisurely (synonym)

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Stroll around

25
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Common activities while traveling (3)

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Hit the shops, go on a sightseeing tour, take up extreme activities

26
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Taste the traditional foods of a particular area

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Sample/try out local dishes, regional cuisine

27
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Experience culture in its natural, active form

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See culture lively

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Discover unique cultures, their customs, values, and celebrations (3)

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Explore authentic, endemic, distinctive cultures

29
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Meet and interact with people from diverse cultures

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Get acquainted with people from different cultural backgrounds

30
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Incorporate an aspect of another culture into one’s own

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Adopt something in one’s culture

31
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Unexpected complications

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Unforeseen difficulties during travel

32
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Common travel issues related to air travel (1-2)

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Delayed/cancelled flights

33
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Over the weight or size limit for luggage

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Excess baggage / luggage

34
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Long lines, often at airports or attractions

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Endless queues

35
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Peak season, off season

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Peak / high season: when demand is high.
Off season: when demand is low

36
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Common issues with theft while traveling (2)

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Stolen valuables, pickpocketing

37
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A condition caused by long flights across time zones, leading to fatigue and irritability

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Jetlag

38
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Nausea and discomfort from motion on water

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Sea sickness

39
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Difficulty in communication due to speaking different languages

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Language barrier

40
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Illnesses like malaria or Ebola that spread through contact with infected persons

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Contagious disease

41
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Events like tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or tornadoes

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Natural disasters

42
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The growing difficulty in affording or maintaining environmentally friendly long-distance travel

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Reaching distant lands is increasingly unaffordable, unsustainable

43
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Damage caused to natural ecosystems by tourism and travel

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Harm to environment

44
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The disappearance of species unique to certain regions

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Extinction of endemic/rare species

45
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The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by human activities

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Carbon footprint

46
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Words to describe a difficult or exhausting trip (3)

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Arduous, wearying, taxing journey

47
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Benefits of virtual traveling (7)

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Accessibility, convenience, cost-effectiveness, flexibility, safety, educational tool, sustainable/eco-friendly

48
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Alternative to traditional field trips

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Virtual trips as a substitute for in-person travel experiences

49
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Video blogs that document travel experiences

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Travel vlogs

50
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Virtual tours that allow users to explore destinations online interactively

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Interactive virtual travel experience

51
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Digital contents available on the Internet (2-3)

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Travel-related information, photos, and videos available online

52
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The inability to fully engage senses during virtual travel

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Lack of sensory experience

53
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Problems related to the technology used in virtual travel (1)

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Technical issues

54
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Limited personal interaction

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Less face-to-face engagement during virtual travel

55
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The high demand for resources needed for physical or virtual travel

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Resource intensity

56
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Focusing on virtual alternatives to traditional travel methods

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Prioritise over conventional traveling

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