Insight - Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "self-catering", "soak up", "staycation", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate
time out [noun]

a brief pause or interruption in an activity

Ex: The teacher gave the students a time out to refocus .
crowd [noun]

a large group of people gathered together in a particular place

Ex: The protest drew a diverse crowd , all united in their demand for change and justice .

to learn or acquire knowledge, information, or experience

Ex: During the study abroad program , she aimed to soak up the diverse cultures and languages .
sight [noun]

places that tourists are interested in, particularly those with historical, cultural, or natural significance

Ex:

to become familiar with someone or something by spending time with them and learning about them

Ex: He ’s trying to get to know her before asking her out .

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: Students are encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enrich their school experience .
beach [noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: The beach is a great place to relax and unwind during vacation .
national [adjective]

relating to a particular nation or country, including its people, culture, government, and interests

Ex: National security measures aim to protect the country from external threats .
package [noun]

a box or container in which items are packed

Ex: He sent a package to his friend overseas for their birthday .
public [noun]

a society's ordinary people

Ex: The company 's mission is to ensure that its products are accessible to the general public .
tourist [noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: She worked as a tour guide , assisting tourists in understanding the history of the city .
tour [noun]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

Ex: They planned a three-day tour to explore the historical sites in Rome .
travel [noun]

the action of moving from one location to another, usually involving a long distance

the place where someone or something is headed

Ex: Our dream destination for this year 's vacation is a secluded tropical island .
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 .
holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .
park [noun]

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

Ex: The children were happily playing in the park .
resort [noun]

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

Ex: The resort offers spa treatments to help guests unwind and relax .
trap [noun]

an object that can be used to catch an animal

Ex: They placed a trap to catch the stray cat .

a system or method for carrying people or goods from a place to another by trains, cars, etc.

Ex: The government invested in improving transport infrastructure to reduce traffic congestion .

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: She got off the bus at the next stop .
to take [verb]

to experience, endure, or be influenced by something

Ex: The small village took the impact of the landslide , leaving homes buried under debris .

an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or physical activity

Ex: Her solo trek through the desert was a test of endurance and self-discovery , a true adventure .
holiday [noun]

a period of time away from home or work, typically to relax, have fun, and do activities that one enjoys

Ex: Many families plan a holiday at the beach during school breaks .

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

Ex:

a short vacation or trip typically taken in a city, often for a weekend or a few days, to explore the sights and attractions

Ex: She recommended a city break in Prague for its beautiful architecture and history .
coach [noun]

a bus with comfortable seats that carries many passengers, used for long journeys

Ex: She booked a seat on the overnight coach to London .
do it yourself [sentence]

the act of repairing, making, or doing things by oneself instead of paying a professional to do them

Ex:

a holiday taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding

Ex: Their honeymoon destination was a secluded beachfront villa overlooking the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean .

an arrangement where two homeowners agree to switch their homes for a certain period of time, often for a vacation or holiday

Ex: Through a house swap , they saved money on accommodations during their holiday .

a type of vacation where one buys one's flights, accommodation, and sometimes even activities all at once, often at a cheaper price

Ex: We found an amazing package holiday deal to Spain , all-inclusive .
self-catering [adjective]

(of an accommodation or holiday) providing equipment for guests to prepare their meals themselves

Ex: Our vacation was more affordable because we stayed in a self-catering villa .

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

Ex: The city offers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities , from historic monuments to modern art galleries .

a vacation that one spends at or near one's home instead of traveling somewhere

Ex: During their staycation , they visited museums , parks , and restaurants in their own city .