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]

a document for traveling between countries

Ex: I need to update my passport photo .
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 .

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation .
arrival [noun]

the act of arriving at a place from somewhere else

Ex: She eagerly awaited the arrival of her friends at the airport .

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

Ex: The bus was crowded with passengers during the morning commute .

someone whose job is taking tourists to interesting locations

Ex: With the help of our knowledgeable tour guide , we discovered hidden gems and local treasures off the beaten path .
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 .
hotel [noun]

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

Ex: I stayed at a luxurious hotel during my vacation .
luggage [noun]

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

Ex: They bought new luggage for their overseas vacation .
suitcase [noun]

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

Ex: The child sat on top of the suitcase while his dad tried to zip it closed .
landmark [noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex:
souvenir [noun]

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

Ex: They purchased miniature Eiffel Tower replicas as souvenirs for their coworkers after their trip to France .
flight [noun]

a scheduled journey by an aircraft

Ex:
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 .
journey [noun]

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

Ex: She documented her solo journey through Europe in a travel journal , capturing memories and experiences along the way .
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: She checked into a quaint motel on the outskirts of town , charmed by its retro decor and friendly staff .
airline [noun]

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

Ex: She works as a flight attendant for a major airline .

a book that provides tourists with information about their destination

Ex:

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: Due to high demand , we were unable to get a reservation at our favorite cafe for Sunday brunch .

a ticket or card that passengers must show to be allowed on a ship or plane

Ex: She was relieved when she found her boarding pass in her coat pocket .
terminal [noun]

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

Ex: There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy .

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

Ex: She works at a travel agency that specializes in arranging luxury cruises .
delay [noun]

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

Ex: The delay in the project ’s completion caused frustration among the team members .

to visit interesting and well-known places

Ex: The family is currently sightseeing in the city 's famous landmarks .

to arrange something to be kept for later use

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

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

Ex: It 's customary to check out at the front desk when leaving .

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

Ex: We usually check in online to save time .
to book [verb]

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

Ex: The concert tickets were selling out quickly , so I hurried to book mine online .
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: Make sure the tent is securely anchored so it does n't blow away .
Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale Dimensions Weight and Steadiness Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount High Intensity Low Intensity Space and Area
Shapes Speed Significance Influence and Strength
Uniqueness Complexity Value Quality
Challenges Wealth and Success Poverty and Failure Appearance
Age Body Shape Wellness Textures
Intelligence Positive Human Traits Negative Human Traits Moral Traits
Emotional Responses Emotional States Social Behaviours Tastes and Smells
Sounds Temperature Probability Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures Postures and Positions Opinions Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information Encouragement and Discouragement Request and Suggestion Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval Attempt and Prevention Physical Actions and Reactions Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions Engaging in Verbal Communication Understanding and Learning Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing Touching and Holding Eating and Drinking Preparing Food
Changing and Forming Organising and Collecting Creating and Producing Science
Education Research Astronomoy Physics
Biology Chemistry Geology Psychology
Mathematics Graphs and Figures Geometry Environment
Energy and Power Landscapes and Geography Technology Computer
Internet Manufacture and Industry History Religion
Culture and Custom Language and Grammar Arts Music
Film and Theatre Literature Architecture Marketing
Finance Management Medicine Sickness and Symptoms
Law Crime Punishment Politics
War Measurement Positive Emotions Negative Emotions
Animals Weather Food and Drinks Travel and Tourism
Pollution Migration Disasters Materials
Adverbs of Manner Adverbs of Comment Adverbs of Certainty Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time Adverbs of Place Adverbs of Degree Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention Conjunctive Adverbs