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Vocabulary

cruise n.

to make a cruise

round-the-world cruise

to go on a cruise: They went on a cruise to Tenerife.

cruise v.: They went cruising in the Mediterranean.

fare n.

to pay one’s train fare

upgrade n., v.: At weekends standard-class passengers can pay an extra ₤3 and upgrade to first-class seats.

board n.

on board: As soon as I’m on board I always feel sick.

to go on board the train / the aircraft / the ship

on-board adj.: In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically.

depart v.: The train to Edinburgh will depart from platform 6 in five minutes.

departure n.: There are several departures a day for New York. / What is the departure time of the flight to San-Francisco?

transfer n.: Black’s transfer to an Italian football club came as a shock to Coventry supporters. / All the transfers from London to France are paid by the company.

transfer v.: At Glasgow we transferred from the train to a bus.

book v.: I’m afraid these seats are already booked. / You’ll have to book well in advance if you want to see that show. / He was booked on the early flight (=had a seat booked on it) but he had to go later because of a problem at the office.

cater v.: Who’s catering at your daughter’s wedding?

to cater for smb./smth. (phr.v.): This holiday the company caters mainly for young people.

to cater to smb./smth. (phr. v.): She refused to cater to his ridiculous demands.

itinerary n.: The tour operator will arrange transport and plan your itinerary.

Voyage n.

on a voyage: He was a young sailor on his first sea voyage.

to go on / make / take a voyage: When I give up work I shall go on a long sea voyage.

availability n.: The ready availability of guns has contributed to the increasing violence.

available adj.: We want to make our products available to a wider market. / I’m sorry, sir, those shoes are not available in your size.

Word Combinations

luxury cruise

cruise fare

complimentary return

economy flights

direct flights

return flights

deluxe standards

guided tour

escorted tour

tour guide

bed and breakfast

first class rail

easy-paced holiday

return rail travel

walking tour

travel insurance

Exercises

1. Comprehension. Search the advertisements for the following information:

1. Where can you have a holiday for less than ₤200?

2. Which holidays include long-distance cruises?

3. Which holidays include entertainment on board?

4. Where can you have a holiday for two weeks without paying extra money for meals?

5. Which holidays offer a choice of local food and drinks?

6. Which companies offer return flights without extra pay?

7. Which holidays include hotel accommodation?

8. Which holidays include traveling by train?

9. Which holidays offer a sightseeing programme?

10. Which holidays include walking tours?

11. Where can you spend winter holidays?

12. Which companies offer reductions?