Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Holidays & Tourism

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
souvenir [noun]

something that is kept as a reminder of a place, person, etc.

hike [noun]

a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

to lie or sit in the sun in order to darken one's skin

Ex: The tourists are currently sunbathing on the deck of the cruise ship .

to visit places one has never seen before

Ex: The astronauts are exploring the surface of Mars in a groundbreaking mission .
campsite [noun]

a specific location that is intended for people to set up a tent

Ex: The campsite had a picnic table and a fire pit .

the place where a road is crossed by another

Ex: The car stopped at the crossroad to check for oncoming traffic .

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex:
overnight [adverb]

during a single night

Ex: The decision was made overnight , surprising everyone in the morning .
abroad [adverb]

in or traveling to a different country

Ex: Many students study abroad to experience different cultures .

a person without much money who travels around, hiking or using public transport, carrying a backpack

a style of traveling around, cheap and often on foot, carrying one's belongings in a backpack

Ex:
capital [noun]

the city or town that is considered to be the political center of a country or state, from which the government operates

Ex: London is the capital of the United Kingdom .

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We usually check in online to save time .
check-in [noun]

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

Ex: Online check-in is available for this event , allowing participants to skip the registration line on the day of the conference .
document [noun]

a written record that establishes ownership, rights, or obligations

Ex:

a room in a hotel suitable for two people, typically has a larger bed

Ex: The double room was equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV .
due [adjective]

(of a payment, debt, etc.) scheduled or required to be paid immediately or at a specific time

Ex: The bill was due yesterday , and now there ’s a late fee .
duty-free [adjective]

(of goods) able to be imported without paying tax on them

Ex: Duty-free stores offer a wide range of products , including alcohol , tobacco , cosmetics , and electronics .
embassy [noun]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

Ex: She visited the embassy to obtain a visa for her upcoming trip abroad .

the value of a country's currency compared to another country's currency

Ex: The favorable exchange rate made it an excellent time for investors to buy foreign stocks .
currency [noun]

the type or system of money that is used by a country

Ex: Using a stable currency is crucial for maintaining economic stability .
customs [noun]

the place at an airport or port where passengers' bags are checked for illegal goods as they enter a country

Ex: They were stopped by customs for carrying fruits across the border .
brochure [noun]

a book typically small, with information, images, and details about a product, service, organization, or event

Ex: The university sent out brochures to prospective students detailing the academic programs and campus facilities .
guide [noun]

a person whose job is to take tourists to interesting places and show them around

Ex: She works as a guide at the local museum , explaining the history behind each artifact .

the place or desk usually at a hotel entrance where people go to book a room or check in

Ex: The receptionist at the reception was very helpful in guiding us to nearby attractions .

to arrange something to be kept for later use

Ex: He reserved a rental car for the weekend getaway to explore the countryside .

a hotel room or bedroom used by just one person

Ex: She got a great deal on a single room at the beach resort .

to change words into another language

Ex: As a professional translator , his job is to accurately translate legal documents from Japanese to English .
visa [noun]

an official mark on someone's passport that allows them to enter or stay in a country

Ex: They were granted a student visa to attend university in the United States .
visitor [noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: During the conference , attendees networked with industry professionals and exchanged ideas with fellow visitors .

a designated area where people wait for their turn, appointment, or service, commonly found in stations, hospitals, or offices

Ex: He read a magazine while waiting in the dentist 's waiting room .