Unit 5 - Holidays Flashcards

1
Q

all-in package/package holiday

A

a holiday where you purchase the travel and accommodation together

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2
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breathtaking view

A

an extremely beautiful view

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3
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charter-flight

A

a cheaper form of flying than a scheduled flight

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4
Q

check-in desk

A

the place at the airport where you register for your flight and deposit your luggage

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5
Q

departure lounge

A

where you wait for your flight to be called

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6
Q

far-off destination

A

somewhere a long way away

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7
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to get away from it all

A

to take a holiday to escape a busy or stressful lifestyle

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8
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guided tour

A

an organized group shown around a place of interest by an expert

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9
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holiday brochure

A

a glossy publication with details of holiday packages

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10
Q

holiday resort

A

a place where lots of people go for a holiday

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11
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hordes of tourists

A

crowds of tourists

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12
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local crafts

A

objects produced locally

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13
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long weekends

A

extended weekend holidays including Friday or Monday

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14
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out of season

A

outside of the main holiday period

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15
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picturesque village

A

very pretty village

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16
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passport control

A

the place where your passport is checked

17
Q

places of interest

A

sites of interest to tourists

18
Q

wildlife safari

A

a holiday, often in Africa, to observe wild animals

19
Q

self-catering

A

a holiday where you supply your own food

20
Q

short break

A

a short holiday

21
Q

to go sightseeing

A

to look around the tourist sites

22
Q

stunning landscape

A

extremely beautiful countryside

23
Q

travel agent

A

a shop that specializes in booking holidays

24
Q

tourist trap

A

somewhere where too many tourists go

25
Q

youth hostel

A

a cheap form of accommodation