GET-9, U3A: Understanding Travel Vocabulary

During my Bali trip, I loved to hang out at the beach with my friends. What does hang out mean?

• Travel to different countries

• Spend time relaxing or socializing

• Take pictures of the sunset

• Visit a new tourist attraction

When we arrived at the hotel, the receptionist asked us to check in. What does check in mean?

• Leave the hotel

• Unpack your luggage

• Register upon arrival

• Ask for directions

The market was so crowded that we could hardly move. What does crowded mean?

• Full of people

• Beautiful and quiet

• Clean and tidy

• Large and modern

I bought a small keychain as a souvenir from my trip. What is a souvenir?

• A local dish

• A type of luggage

• A gift shop

• A thing kept as a reminder of a place

My flight to Singapore took only two hours. What does flight mean?

• A train journey

• A journey by plane

• A bus ride

• A boat trip

I brought only one piece of luggage for my vacation. What does luggage mean?

• Bags or suitcases for traveling

• A ticket for a plane

• A large map

• A beach umbrella

We decided to rent a scooter to explore the island. What does to rent mean?

• To pay money to use something temporarily

• To buy something permanently

• To borrow something for free

• To repair something broken

The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Paris. What does tourist attraction mean?

• A place where people buy souvenirs

• A place of interest visited by tourists

• A place where tourists stay overnight

• A place where tourists check in

As soon as I arrived home, I started to unpack my clothes. What does to unpack mean?

• To open a shop

• To pack a suitcase

• To remove things from a bag

• To buy new clothes

The beach we visited is very well-known for its sunset view. What does well-known mean?

• Quiet and peaceful

• Not visited by many people

• Widely recognized or famous

• Located far from the city