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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Travel and Tourism

Here, you will learn some English words related to Travel and Tourism that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
passport
[noun]

an official document issued by a government that identifies someone as a citizen of a particular country, which is needed when leaving a country and entering another one

Ex: The immigration officer reviewed passport before granting entry .
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visa
[noun]

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

Ex: He traveled to the consulate to renew visa before it expired .
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departure
[noun]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of departure for the backpacking trip .
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arrival
[noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: arrival of the train was announced over the loudspeaker .
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passenger
[noun]

someone traveling in a vehicle, aircraft, ship, etc. who is not the pilot, driver, or a crew member

Ex: passenger on the cruise ship enjoyed a view of the ocean from her cabin .
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someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: Thanks to our tour guide, we felt safe and well-informed as we ventured into unfamiliar territory .
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tour
[noun]

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

Ex: We took a tour through the countryside , enjoying the serene landscapes .
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hotel
[noun]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: They checked out of hotel and headed to the airport for their flight .
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luggage
[noun]

suitcases, bags, etc. to keep one's clothes and other belongings while traveling

Ex: The luggage carousel was crowded with travelers waiting for their bags.
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suitcase
[noun]

a case with a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when we are traveling

Ex: The traveler struggled with his suitcase up the stairs .
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landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a landmark of American history .
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souvenir
[noun]

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .
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flight
[noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex: flight across the Atlantic took about seven hours .
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airport
[noun]

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

Ex: She arrived at airport two hours before her flight .
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journey
[noun]

the act of travelling between two or more places, especially when there is a long distance between them

Ex: journey to the summit of the mountain tested their physical endurance and mental resilience .
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motel
[noun]

a hotel near the road suitable for people who are on a road trip, usually with rooms arranged in a row and parking places outside

Ex: motel offered complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi , catering to the needs of modern travelers .
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airline
[noun]

‌a company or business that provides air transportation services for people and goods

Ex: airline offers daily flights from New York to London .
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a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

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the act of arranging something, such as a seat or a hotel room to be kept for you to use later at a particular time

Ex: reservation was canceled due to a payment issue .
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a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: boarding pass was required for the tax refund process at the airport .
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terminal
[noun]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside terminal.
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a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

Ex: travel agencies have made it easier to compare prices and book trips from anywhere .
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delay
[noun]

the act of postponing or putting off something that was scheduled or expected to happen at a particular time

Ex: The heavy rain caused delay in the construction work , pushing the deadline further .
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to visit interesting and well-known places

Ex: Last summer , the sightseed along the historical sites .
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to arrange something to be kept for later use

Ex: The reserved seats for the conference attendees , ensuring everyone had a place to sit .
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to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

Ex: The checked out early to avoid traffic on the way home .
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to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: The attendant checked us in for the flight.
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to book
[Verb]

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

Ex: We book our seats for the movie premiere as soon as possible to avoid missing out .
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tent
[noun]

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

Ex: We slept in tent during our camping trip .
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