Step 4 Vocabulary practice

Some words are very similar in meaning, and it is important to know exactly when, where and how you can use them.

There are many ways of describing how we go from one place to another.

Task 1. Study the definitions and then complete the sentences.

journey - an act of travelling from one place to another, especially to a

place that is far away: to make a journey; bus /саг/ train journey; a 12 hour journey (that takes 12 hours); a five mile journey (that is five miles long)

trip - the act of travelling to a place and coming back, especially when you stay in the place for a short time: boat / car /plane / trip; business /

school / skiing trip; go on a trip

flight - a journey in a plane: a 30 minute flight (that takes 30 minutes); a 12 hour flight (that takes 12 hours)

voyage - a long journey in a boat or a ship

crossing - a short journey in a boat or ship which goes from one side of a sea, lake, or other area of water to the other side; the ferry crossing drive - a journey in a car: go for a drive (that is to drive somewhere, just for enjoyment)

ride - a short journey in a vehicle such as a car, or on a bicycle or a horse: bike /саг/ horse ride; go for a ride (to ride somewhere just for enjoyment)

tour - a planned journey during which a politician, entertainer, or sports team visits several places, usually within a fixed period of time

1. If you are visiting Madrid, why not go on a day __ to Toledo?

2. The __ was delayed because of air traffic congestion over Heathrow.

3. The __ on the ferry was very rough.

4. The train __ from Madras to Bangalore was uncomfortable.

5. The Titanic sank oh its maiden __.

6. Why not hire a car and go for a __ in the country?

7. There’s a volleyball team on __ and they want hotel accommodation.

8. The museum is a short bus __ from the tourist information office.

Task 2. Check up the words in the dictionary. Match the people below to the sentences.

1. I travel daily on this route to work.

2. I travel from place to place looking for grass for my cattle.

3. I travel to a nearby attraction for a short period, usually a day, for pleasure.

4. I travel widely around the world but not necessarily for pleasure, sometimes for my work.

5. I am travelling in this vehicle but I am not driving it.

6. I travel by walking across country. It is not my normal means of transport and I usually do it for pleasure.

7. I travel from place to place because I do not have a permanent home.

8. I am travelling for my vacation.

9. I am travelling because I wish to make another country my home.