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English Vocabulary about Traveling for IELTS

English Vocabulary about Traveling

English Vocabulary about Traveling

Cruise

voyage, vacation, journey, travel by sea

While we were cruising in the Atlantic ocean, I realized how trivial human beings are!

A cruise around the world can recharge your batteries.

My colleagues are taking a cruise as a shopping excursion.

I would like a cruise around the world.


Excursion

a short trip for pleasure or purpose

I expect a charming excursion to the local scenery from the tour package.

When it comes to holidays, I would rather go on an excursion than stay home.

Some travel agencies give every detail of their arranged excursions with the help of handbooks.

You can participate in LELB Society’s excursions (English tours) to have face-to-face interaction with the other learners.


Expedition

Several expeditions have been arranged to find the lost child.

They embarked upon a new expedition in order to familiarize themselves with various cultures.


Field trip

a trip to study something, safari

The best way to learn botany is to go on a field trip with a botanist.

We took a geography field trip to become familiar with the structure and formation of rocks in middle school.

Participating in field trips, the pupils learned the materials more perfectly.


Hit the road 

leave, to begin a trip

He hit the road around the world to look for new things.

We hit the road ahead of schedule due to a broadcast weather alert which indicated a coming storm.

Why do people honeymoon and hit the road after getting married?


Jaunt

trip, break, day out, excursion

A weekend jaunt could help alleviation of sad feelings.

We went to the north of Iran to take a jaunt.

We plan a group jaunt in the town this weekend.


Package tour

when a travel agency organizes your trip in advance by covering transportation, accommodation, meals, and often entertainment

Travel agencies attract customers through a cost-effective package tour.

Package tours can help you build up a rapport with other people.


Promenade

The rise in sea level reaches the promenade when the tide is in due to the phenomenon of global warming.

Lying on promenades, I tanned and took some vitamin D which suffices for my health.


Trek

Carrying essential equipment is a prerequisite for commencing a long trek.

Taking a trek can definitely strengthen your persistence and tolerance.


Voyage

a long trip in a ship, cruise

Antonio Pigafetta made the first voyage around the world.

A new era of voyages of discovery has started since the first launch of a spacecraft.

Sea voyages give me a sense of purity and spirituality.

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72 thoughts on “English Vocabulary about Traveling for IELTS”

  1. Reply to “promenade”

    • The rise in sea level when the tide is in, reaches the promenade due to global warming phenomenon.

      • due to the phenomenon of global warming
        This sentence is ungrammatical and ambiguous, particularly in terms of its tense.

        • You can make a sentence or example with the word “promenade” in it.

    • lying on promenades, I tanned and took some vitamin D which suffices for my health.

    • The rise of a sea level reaches the prominade to tide due to global warming.

      • Rising sea levels, driven by global warming, are increasingly affecting coastal areas, including promenades, as higher tides and stronger storm surges lead to flooding and erosion. This occurs because the melting of polar ice caps and the thermal expansion of seawater cause oceans to rise, putting low-lying regions at risk. If climate change continues unchecked, these effects will become more severe, threatening infrastructure, ecosystems, and communities along coastlines worldwide.

  2. Reply to “trek”

    • Carrying essential equipment is a prerequisite for commencing a long trek.

      • Absolutely! Being well-prepared with essential gear ensures a safe and enjoyable trekking experience.

    • Taking a trek can definitely strengthen your persistence and tolerance.

      • Absolutely! Trekking challenges both the mind and body, building resilience and endurance.

  3. Reply to “expedition”

    • Several search expeditions has been arranged to find the lost child.

      • Several expeditions have …

    • They embarked upon a new expedition in order to familiarize themselves with various cultures.

      • It sounds like they’re on an exciting journey to learn about different cultures.

  4. Reply to “hit the road”

    • We hit the road ahead of schedule due to a broadcasted weather alert which indicates a coming storm.

      • … a broadcast weather alert, which indicated – It seems the tense of “hit the road” is simple past.

    • Hit the road (v): leave, to begin a trip
      He hit the road around the world to look for new things.

      • Sounds like he’s on an adventurous quest to discover new experiences.

    • Why do people honeymoon and hit the road after a marriage?

      • after marriage / after getting married

  5. Reply to “voyage”

    • A new era of discovery voyage has been started since the first launch of a spacecraft.

      • A new era of voyages of discovery has started …

    • Voyage (n): a long trip in a ship, cruise
      Antonio Pigafetta made the first voyage around the world.

      • Antonio Pigafetta’s groundbreaking journey marked the first circumnavigation of the globe.

    • Sea voyages give me a sense of purity and spirituality.

      • There’s something truly serene and profound about being at sea, isn’t there? The vastness of the ocean and the gentle sway of the waves can be incredibly calming and reflective. It’s like a journey not just across waters, but within oneself.

  6. Reply to “package tour”

    • Package tour (n): a travel agency organizes your trip in advance by covering transportation, accommodations, meals, and often entertainment.
      Travel agencies attract customers through a cost-effective package tour.

      • Travel agencies entice customers with the convenience and affordability of package tours.

    • Package tours can help you build up a rapport with other people.

      • Absolutely! Package tours offer a great opportunity to meet new people and bond over shared experiences and adventures.

  7. Reply to “field trip”

    • The best way of learning botanical science is to go into a field trip with a botanist.

      • * go on a field trip

    • Field trip (n): a trip to study something, safari
      We had a geography field trip to familiar with the structure and formation of rocks in middle school.

      • * took a …
        * to become familiar with

    • Participating in field trips, the pupils learned the materials more perfectly.

      • Field trips offer students the chance to grasp the material more effectively through real-world experiences.

  8. Reply to “cruise”

    • While we were cruising in the Atlantic ocean, I realized how trivial human being is.

      • * a human being is / humans or human beings are

    • Cruise (n): voyage, vacation, journey, travel by sea
      I would like a cruise around the world.

      • A world cruise sounds like an incredible adventure! Imagine all the diverse cultures, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable experiences you’d encounter on such a journey. Have you thought about which destinations you’d love to visit first?

    • My colleagues are going on a cruise for a shopping excursion.

      • … are taking a cruise as a shopping excursion

    • A cruise around the world can recharge your batteries.

      • Such a great example!

  9. Reply to “jaunt”

    • A weekend jaunt could help alleviation of despondent feelings.

      • * Despondent is used for animate beings. – sad feelings

    • Jaunt (n): trip, break, day out, excursion
      We went to a pleasure jaunt to Baghestan Mountain Park in Karaj.

      • … went on a pleasure trip

    • Which sentence is correct?
      1) We went to the north of Iran to take a jaunt.
      2) We went to the north of Iran for taking a jaunt.

      • Both of them are grammatically correct. However, the first sentence focuses on your plan more specifically, which seems to be more accurate in this context.

    • We plan a group jaunt in the town for this weekend.

      • For this weekend ➡ this weekend

  10. Reply to “excursion”

    • I expect a charming excursion to the local scenery from the tour package.

      • That sounds delightful! Exploring the local scenery on a guided tour can be a wonderful way to soak in the beauty and charm of the area. Do you have any specific locations in mind that you’re excited to visit?

    • Excursion (n): a short trip for pleasure or purpose
      We can participant in LELB Society excursion for more communicate due to learning.

      • * participate
        * LELB Society’s excursions to communicate more for learning purposes

    • When it comes to holidays, I would rather go on an excursion than stay home.

      • That sounds like a wonderful approach! Excursions can be so enriching and refreshing, offering new experiences and memories that staying home just can’t match. Whether it’s exploring nature, visiting historical sites, or immersing yourself in different cultures, there’s always something exciting about venturing out.

    • Some travel agency gives every detail of the excursion by handbook of the trip.

      • * … agencies give

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