1. Match the phrases in bold in the text to definitions below.
A plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey.
Behavior that most people in a society believe to be normal and right.
A journey/travel in which you go somewhere because of your business.
The tired and confused feeling that you can get after flying a very long distance.
A person you work with or member of a staff, department, profession, etc.
The variations in the way of life, beliefs, traditions and laws between different countries, religions, societies and people.
Large groups of people with the same race, origin, traditions, language, etc.
2. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate term.
BUSINESS TRIP ITINERARY JET LAG SOCIAL CONVENTIONS COLLEAGUE NATIONALITIES CULTURAL DIFFERENCES |
The country is home to five … and seven languages.
My … will make a speech at the conference.
I usually have bad … after trips overseas.
On my trip to Japan I faced a lot of …. .
I'll mail you a copy of my … so you'll know where to find me.
… of Bhutan are very much influenced by the country's state religion.
She’s got a very interesting job: she goes on … regularly.
Confusing words
TRAVEL: is used for general activity of moving from one place to another.
JOURNEY: is used when you know a particular time you spend and distance you cover.
TRIP: a journey to a place and back that is not made regularly, and is perhaps short.
3. Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate term.
My … to work takes 40 minutes.
The kids are going on a … to the castle.
The birds … south for the winter.
4. Complete the headings in this text with the words below.
Fast Internet access No delays Comfortable seating Security
R
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from a survey: Business travel is boring!
In the past, business travel was cool and exciting. But interviews with 1,600 travellers show modern travel is stressful and boring.
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Nowadays, this rarely happens. Most modern travellers expect to be late. The problems start at check-in. There are long queues at passport control and the gate Then if the planes aren't late, they can often be cancelled.
2._____________________________________________________________
Everyone agrees this is important, but the rules for bags and hand luggage are making journeys longer.
3. ___________________________________________________________
47 % do not get proper sleep. Business class helps, and the difference between a window or aisle seat can improve a journey, but more and more companies are saving money and choosing economy class for their employees.
4. ___________________________________________________________
The successful business trip includes high-speed connections to the Internet at the airport terminal and hotel.