雅思托福干货|雅思口语主题词汇之：Travel and Places

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Vocabulary

Answering questions

about travel and holidays

回答有关旅行和假期的问题

It’s always a good idea to start with what you enjoy.

-- What’s your favourite holiday destination or holiday resort?

-- Is there a well-known tourist attraction or popular holiday destination in your country you could talk about?

-- What is the main holiday period in your country or in your region?

-- What tourist attractions are most popular during the national holidays?

These topics are so popular in the IELTS speaking test. They can be used to answer questions on lots of different themes (an interesting day, a terrible experience, your birthday for example).

从你喜欢的开始总是一个好主意。

-- 你最喜欢的旅游目的地或度假胜地是什么?

-- 在你的国家有什么著名的旅游景点或受欢迎的度假胜地吗?

-- 在你的国家或你所在地区的主要假期是什么?

它们可以用来回答许多不同主题的问题(例如，有趣的一天，糟糕的经历，你的生日)。

But what if you’ve never been to a foreign country or on a guided tour? It doesn’t matter at all. Remember that you don’t have to tell the truth in an IELTS exam – you can say anything you like. Perhaps you heard a great story about a wildlife safari or a beach off the beaten track from one of your friends or family members and you get a question asking about YOUR favourite holiday – well, then your IELTS speaking exam should be easy!

但是，如果你从来没有去过外国，也没有参加过导游团呢?没关系。记住，在雅思考试中你不必说真话，你可以说任何你想说的。也许你从你的朋友或家人那里听到了一个关于野生动物狩猎或海滩的精彩故事，你被问到你最喜欢的假期，那么你的雅思口语考试应该很容易。

Question

Examples of questions

about holiday travel

Part 1 Questions

Examiner:Where do you like to travel during the holidays?

Answer:I like to travel abroad but international travel can be expensive, so I usually plan affordable travel. Travelling to holiday destinations when it is out of season saves a lot of money. Out-of-season travel is also the best way to avoid places that are swarming with tourists.

Examiner: What are your favourite holiday pastimes?

Answer:I like to get away from it all. I look for exotic destinations with scenic views that are off the beaten track. I’d love to go on a wildlife safari! I tend to avoid guided tours and packaged deals as I prefer to go sightseeing on my own.

Examiner: How do you plan and prepare for your holiday?

Answer:I always do my research because I know exactly what I like. I thumb through holiday brochures and check travel sites like Airbnb on the Internet. I’m drawn to spectacular beaches and lush forests. I usually make advance reservations for self-catering accommodation.

Part 2 style questions

Examiner: Describe one of your best travel experiences.

This type of question supports a when, where and who reply.

Answer:Last year a friend and I took a long-haul flight to Peru. We were travelling light so we were able to really get around. We stayed in quaint villages and hiked through lush rainforests. We were determined to do as the locals do, rather than go on guided tours, so we stayed with local people for part of the trip.

We visited colourful craft markets and brought back souvenirs, to remind us of our trip. One of my most memorable experiences was to the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is a little bit off the beaten track but it is surrounded by great scenic beauty and magnificent landscapes.

Examiner: Describe a city that you think is interesting.

You should say:

· where it is

· what it is famous for

· how you knew this city

· explain why you think it is very interesting

Examiner: Describe a tradition in your country.

You should say:

· what it is

· who takes part in it

· what activities there are

· explain how you feel about it

Part 3 style questions

Examiner: What type of holiday destination do you think attracts most tourists?

Answer:I know that many people are drawn to wildlife safaris. This is certainly one of the big attractions in Africa. In Europe and Asia, the stunning architecture, museums and arts and culture attract thousands of tourists every year.

Examiner: Do you think that the tourism industry will continue to grow in the next two decades?

Answer:I do. Many European and Asian countries have aging populations who will have time on their hands in the future. Many of them are likely to seek holiday destinations around the world. Today there are many affordable destinations that offer good value for money.

Examiner: What do you think your country could do to attract more tourists?

Answer:My country has stringent visa regulations. If these were relaxed, I think that more visitors would choose to visit. We have an efficient public transport, plenty of accommodation and natural and historical places of interest.

Vocabulary

IELTS Vocabulary to

talk about Cities

1. add to (its) attraction: make it more attractive

2. thriving: lively and successful

3. hustle and bustle: full of movement and noise

4. a craze: an activity that suddenly becomes very popular

5. a (holiday) resort: a popular destination for holidays

6. a fascinating mix: different elements that go together really well

7. steeped in history: full of history

8. ultra-modern: very recent and new

9. know like the back of (your) hand: be very familiar with, know everything about

10. a home from home: a place where you feel very happy and comfortable

11. tourist hot spots: places very popular with tourists

12. soak up the atmosphere: observe and enjoy what’s happening around you

13. a bit pricey: quite expensive

14. easy going: relaxed, without pressure

15. blend in: easily fit in with other people

Vocabulary

IELTS Vocabulary to

talk about Travel

1. Affordable destinations – Places within a reasonable price range

2. Affordable travel – Travel which is within your price range

3. Around the world – In all corners of the globe

4. Arts and culture – The art, music and other cultural aspects of an area

5. Craft markets – Stalls where goods made by the local people are sold

6. Do as the locals do – Enjoy the activities as the local people do

7. Efficient public transport – A functioning transport system intended for the use of residents and visitors

8. Exotic destinations – Unusual or strange holiday destinations

9. Get around – Get from place to place

10. Guided tours – Walking, hiking or driving visits led by a guide who knows the area

11. Holiday brochures – Pamphlets advertising holiday destinations

12. Holiday destination – Place to which you leave on holiday

13. Long-haul flights – Long distance flights

14. Lush rainforests – Luxuriant equatorial forests

15. Magnificent landscapes – Impressive scenery

16. Make advance reservations – Booking ahead of time

17. Memorable experiences – Activities that you will remember for years

18. Off the beaten track – A place that is not on the main thoroughfare

19. Out of season – Outside the most popular holiday period

20. Packaged deals – Travel deals that are put together by an agency and sold as a package

21. Quaint villages – Old-fashioned or charming small towns

22. Scenic views – Lovely scenes

23. Self-catering accommodation – A Place to stay where you see to your own food

24. Spectacular beaches – Impressive sandy shorelines

25. Stunning architecture – Magnificent buildings

26. Swarming with tourists – Full of holidaymakers

27. Time on their hands – Available time to do as you choose

28. To get away from it all – To get away from everyday routines

29. To go sightseeing – Take a trip around an area to see what it has to offer

30. Travel abroad – Travel to overseas destinations

31. Travelling light – Travelling with little luggage

32. Value for money – A good return on investment

33. Visa regulations – Laws that relate to entry into a country

34. Wildlife safari – A guided tour through a game park

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