Changing patterns of leisure

PART ONE

Vocabulary

1. How would you define a traveller? Are you a traveller?

Look at these different types of traveller. How would you define or describe them?

a pilgrim a tourist a rambler a holiday-maker

a commuter a hitchhiker a yachtswoman

2. Match the types of traveller in 1 to the descriptions below.

1. She sails round the world single-handed in a catamaran.

2. He goes sightseeing and takes lots of photos.

3. She finally arrives at the holy place and approaches the icon.

4. He thumbs a lift.

5. Every Sunday he walks ten miles or so for pleasure across hills and moors.

6. This summer we’ve booked a lovely holiday hotel near the beach in the south of Spain.

7. She catches the eight o’clock train every weekday morning.

3. Commonly confused words

Work with the dictionary and explain the difference in meaning of the following words describing the ways of traveling. Then use the words to fill in the gaps in the sentences.

journey trip tour flight ride drive crossing

voyage expedition trek

a) If you’re visiting Madrid, why not go on a day ………. to Toledo?

b) The ………. was delayed because of air traffic congestion over Heathrow.

c) The ………. on the ferry was very rough.

d) The train ………. from Madras to Bangalore was uncomfortable.

e) The Titanic sank on its maiden ………. .

f) Why not hire a car and go for a ………. in the country?

g) There’s a volleyball team on ………. and they want hotel accommodation.

h) The museum is a short bus ………. from the tourist information office.

4. Which probably takes longest?

   1. a boat trip a channel crossing a voyage a cruise

   2. a stroll a trek a hike a walk

   3. going as the crow flies taking the scenic route taking a short cut

   4. strolling striding dawdling jogging

   5. a ferry a narrow boat a hovercraft a speedboat

5. Which of the people below are travellers, and which are tourists?

1. I always go on all-inclusive package holidays, and stay in luxurious resorts. I prefer to book everything in advance.

2. I’m very adventurous – a bit of an explorer really – I like to find my own way around new and unusual places. I like to get off the beaten track.

3. I love backpacking around the world, travelling on a shoestring, staying in budget accommodation and meeting fellow globetrotters.

Find phrases above which mean:

1. Everything paid for before you go.

2. Go places that most people don’t go to.

3. Travel without spending much money.

6. Look at the words below. They are all connected with ways of travelling. Match them to the different ways of travelling listed below.

hiking flying swimming

cycling horse riding going by train

1. saddle gallop rein hoof

2. boots map compass hills

3. saddle gears handlebars pedal

4. crawl lengths goggles breaststroke

5. platform ticket timetable carriage

6. check in luggage runway departure lounge