English lessons. Lesson 1. (Travel and holidays)
1.
Complete each
sentence with a word from the box.
Buffet coach station departure lounge harbour quay cabin deck destination platform runway
a) Most of the
young people on the boat slept on
the……..deck….. in their sleeping
bags.
b) As the train
drew in to the station, Terry could see her sister waiting on the ………………….
c) I was so
nervous about flying that I left my bag in the ……………………….
d) By the time I
got to the …………………. the bus to Scotland had left.
e) As soon as the
boat left the………… the storm began.
f) We hadn’t had
anything to eat, but luckily there was a …………… on the train.
g) I am afraid
there is only one first-class……………………free on the boat.
h) Tim reached
Paris safely, but his luggage didn’t reach its ………...
i)
There was a queue of cars on the
……………….., waiting for the car-ferry to the island.
j)
Our plane nearly crashed into a
fire-engine on the ……….
2.
Underline the
most suitable word or words.
a)
David’s plane was cancelled/delayed by thick fog.
b)
The ship’s owner agreed to give
the crew/passengers a pay-rise.
c)
The plane from Geneva has just grounded/landed.
d) We hope that
you will enjoy your flight/flying.
e) Because of
heavy snow, their plane was diverted/deviated
to Luton.
f) I won’t be
long. I’m just packing my last luggage/suitcase.
g) You have to check in/check up an hour before the
plane leaves.
h) All duty free
goods must be declared/surrendered at
customs.
i)
The plane took off/took up and was soon high over the city.
j)
I bought a simple/single ticket, as I was going to return by car.
k) A sign above
the seats in the plane says “Fasten your life
belt/seat belt”.
l)
On the plane the flight attendant /waitress brought me a
newspaper.
3.
Use a word or
words from exercises 1 or 2 to complete each sentence. The word may be in a
different form.
a) I had to …..cancel…..my tickets, because I was ill
and I couldn’t travel.
b) The train for
London is now arriving at …………... three.
c) The plane …………
on time but arrived half an hour late.
d) We finally
reached our ………. after travelling all day.
e) It was hard to
find a seat on the train as there were so many ……………..
f) While we were
waiting at the station we had a bite to eat in the …………
g) I felt seasick
so I went to my …… and tried to sleep.
h) Do you want a
return ticket, or a …….?
i)
The customs officer asked Bill if
he had anything to …….
j)
There is a small ……… here for
fishing boats and yachts.
k) How much ………
can I take with me on the plane?
l)
The 8.55 from Hull will be 30
minutes late. We apologise for the ……….
4.
Match the words
in the box with a suitable definition (a-j)
An expedition a
flight a tour a voyage a package tour an itinerary a trip travel a cruise a crossing
a)
A journey by ship for pleasure
……..a cruise…….
b)
A journey by plane. ………………
c)
The plan of a journey ………………
d)
An informal word for journey. Sometimes meaning a short journey…………..
e)
A journey for a scientific or
special purpose…………………….
f)
A holiday which includes
organized travel and accommodation ………………
g)
Taking journeys, as a general
idea……………………….
h)
A journey by sea…………………
i)
An organized journey to see the
sights of a place …………………
j)
A journey from one side of the
sea to the other…………………
Correct
answers:
1. a)deck; b)coach station c) departure lounge; d)
platform; e) quay;
f) buffet; g)
cabin; h) destination; i) harbor; j) runway.
2. a)delayed, b)
crew, c)landed, d)flight, e) diverted, f)suitcase, g)check in, h) declared, i)
took off, j) single, k) seat belt, l) flight attendant.
3. a) cancel, b)
platform, c) took off, d) harbor, e) passengers, f) buffet,
g) cabin, h) single, i) declare, j) quay, k)
suitcases, l)divertion.
4. a)a cruise, b)
a flight, c) an itinerary, d) trip, e) an expedition, f) a package tour, g)
travel, h) a voyage, i) a tour, j) a crossing.
Good luck! )
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