Insight - Intermediate - Vocabulary Insight 2

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 2 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "resort", "drop off", "national", etc.

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Insight - Intermediate

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 .
airport [noun]

a large place where planes take off and land, with buildings and facilities for passengers to wait for their flights

Ex: We had to show our passports and boarding passes at the airport immigration checkpoint .

to let a person waiting by a road or street to get inside one's vehicle and give them a ride

Ex: I do n't usually pick up hitchhikers , but it was pouring rain .

to take a person or thing to a predetermined location and leave afterwards

Ex: The school bus will drop off the children at their respective stops .

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: Many cities have invested in improving their public transport systems to make them more accessible to residents .
hut [noun]

a small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room

Ex: The fishing village was dotted with colorful huts along the shore .
sea [noun]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Ex: The sea was calm , and the waves gently lapped against the shore .
view [noun]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

Ex: The view from the Ferris wheel was exciting .
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 .
resort [noun]

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

Ex: The resort offers spa treatments to help guests unwind and relax .
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 .
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 .
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 .

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 .
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 .

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 .