vocab Flashcards
a visit made to a place for work purposes, typically one involving a journey of some distance.
business trip
a form of outdoor recreation or outdoor education involving overnight stays with a basic temporary shelter such as a tent. Is a way of getting away from the hassle of urban life, to a more natural environment for a limited time.
camping trip
are flights within a specific country’s boundaries. Passengers or cargo transportation can be handled through airline companies. _______ can be arranged for military purposes.
domestic flights
a visit to a place such as a museum with a guide who explains facts about the place.
guided tour
a holiday organized by a travel company for which you pay a fixed price that includes the cost of the hotel and travel, and sometimes food
package holiday
a ticket that allows a person to travel to one place and then return back to the place he or she left
return ticket
a ticket that you can use repeatedly during a certain period, without having to pay each time
season ticket
a guided excursion or trip that allows you to explore and discover the attractions, landmarks, and points of interest in a specific location.
sightseeing tour
to feel comfortable and relaxed in a place, home or city. Give a sentence example
feel at home
a place that is as pleasant and comfortable as one’s own home. Whenever he came to the city, his brother’s place was like a ________. Give a sentence example
Whenever he came to the city, his brother’s place was like a home from home.
a person is gentle and does not show extreme emotions:
-> a mild-mannered philosophy professor
mild-mannered
-> gentle
She’s so sweet and gentle with the children.
Her grandmother is such a kind, mild person.
He’s a mild-mannered diplomat known for his measured responses to crisis.
genteelThey’re lovely, genteel people who sent flowers when her father passed away.
wouldn’t hurt a flyOh, she’s so nice, she wouldn’t hurt a fly.
As long as, what it means? Give example?
Throughout the time. at the same time as. during the time. during the time that. during which.
Provide that (formal way)
As long as I know some people
-> As long as we plan ahead, it’s fine.
Unless, what it means? Give example?
Unless we’re very organised, it can be hard to arrange to go out.
Ex: Except if (used to introduce the case in which a statement being made is not true or valid)
You can’t get a job unless you have experience (= you can only get a job if you have experience).
Even if, what it means? Give example?
EVEN IF, used to say that if something is the case or not, the result is the same:
-> Even if we haven’t seen each other for a few months, we can catch up really easily.
-> Even if you weren’t here, we would still be having problems with the connection.
-> He’s really funny, even if he’s also rather arrogant.
Otherwise, what it means? Give example?
Used after an order or suggestion to show what the result will be if you do not follow that order or suggestion:
-> Thank you for being here; otherwise, I would feel like trash.
-> We never go to football matches together. Otherwise we end up arguing.
