Unit 6

Question 1

v. getting into somebody else’s photo as a joke

Answer 1

to photobomb

Question 2

n. an area vulnerable to attack

Answer 2

underbelly

Question 3

n. the condition of being alone or at some distance from people

Answer 3

solitude

Question 4

v. to establish a clear limit for something

Answer 4

to put a cap on

Question 5

v. to build too many roads, businesses and houses there

Answer 5

to over-develop

Question 6

v. to make up the parts of something

Answer 6

to constitute

Question 7

v. to arouse someone’s interest in something

Answer 7

to pique somebody’s interest

Question 8

adj. very clear

Answer 8

abundantly clear

Question 9

adj. to be spread over or occupy (a place) in large numbers; ex. too many tourists cause crowding of a destination

Answer 9

overrun

Question 10

n. an inn that is much like a private home (and is usually converted private residence). where guests receive a room and breakfast for one cost.

Answer 10

bed and breakfast (B&B)

Question 11

n. the plants and animals living in the ocean

Answer 11

marine life

Question 12

n. responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people

Answer 12

eco-tourism

Question 13

n. a group of hotels that belong to a single company and have the same appearance (Hilton, Marriot, Kempinski, ibis)

Answer 13

hotel chain

Question 14

n. a place that has been created to attract tourists and encourage them to spend money

Answer 14

tourist trap

Question 15

n. Tourism on a large scale to one country or region

Answer 15

mass tourism

Question 16

n. the basic systems and services that an organization or a country puts in place in order to run effectively (e.g., buildings, roads, and power supplies)

Answer 16

infrastructure

Question 17

adj. noisy and disorderly

Answer 17

rowdy

Question 18

n. sound, reverberation

Answer 18

echo

Question 19

adj. relating to or designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment.

Answer 19

ergonomic

Question 20

n. qualifications

Answer 20

credentials

Question 21

adj. includes strong criticism of something

Answer 21

hard-hitting

Question 22

n. the extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant

Answer 22

scope

Question 23

v. to evaluate

Answer 23

to assess

Question 24

adj. essential

Answer 24

vital

Question 25

n. measurements that define and measure the progress of an organization toward achieving its objectives

Answer 25

Key performance indicators (KPIs)

Question 26

n. A place of great natural or cultural value that has been placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List

Answer 26

World Heritage site

Question 27

n. a place that is a popular attraction, or is popular for entertainment or a particular activity

Answer 27

hotspot

Question 28

n. the activity of creating successful and sustainable places for visitors and often involves creating a brand image for a particular country or area.

Answer 28

destination development

Question 29

n. main part of a country or territory

Answer 29

mainland

Question 30

n. A prepaid travel arrangement that includes transportation, accommodations, and at least one other component such as meals, transfers, sightseeing, or car rental, and that is sold for a single all-inclusive price.

Answer 30

package tour

Question 31

n. object (such as a building) that stands out and can be used to navigate by; very important place, event, etc.

Answer 31

landmark

Question 32

adj. richness of growth, especially of vegetation

Answer 32

lush

Question 33

adj. sad because you are away from your family and home

Answer 33

homesick

Question 34

idiom. away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists

Answer 34

off the beaten track

Question 35

n. a hotel employee whose job is to assist guests by booking tours, making theatre and restaurant reservations, etc.

Answer 35

concierge

Question 36

n. a desirable or useful feature or facility of a building or place, ex. a swimming pool

Answer 36

amenity

Question 37

n. A period of time in a year when there were the highest number of people visiting a destination

Answer 37

record season

Question 38

n. A site or monument of cultural, historical, or archaeological importance to a country.

Answer 38

a site of national importance

Question 39

n. A private house where people can pay to stay and have meals

Answer 39

guesthouse