Past simple and past continuous
Travel items
Verb patterns
Transport
Random
100

While they (cross) the sea, a terrible storm nearly (destroy) the raft.

While they were crossing the sea, a terrible storm nearly destroyed the raft.

100

bckpck

backpack

100

I sometimes choose (go) somewhere on holiday because a friend recommends it.

choose to go

100

You can see it on water.  It carries many people.  You can travel on it to visit many different cities.

(Cruise) Ship

100

You can use these to go bird-watching.

binoculars

200

They (run) away one night while it (rain).

They ran away one night while it was raining.

200

wtrprf clths

waterproof clothes

200

I hope (visit) more cities in my own country this year.

hope to visit

200

It is something you ride.  It's an animal.  It has a long tail.

horse

200

Name a verb that can be followed with both gerund and infinitive forms.

like, love, hate, prefer

300

While he (wander) in the wilderness, he (meet) some people who helped him.

While he was wandering in the wilderness, he met some people who helped him.

300

wlkng bts

walking boots

300

I seem (have) good luck with the weather when I go on holiday.  It never rains!

seem to have

300

You can see it in the sky.  You can look down and see great 360 degree views from it.

hot air balloon

300

Name a form of transport with 4 wheels

bus, car, taxi, coach...

400

When the men (sail) on the ocean, they (see) many sea creatures.

When the men were sailing on the ocean, they saw many sea creatures.

400

ntbk

notebook

400

I want (travel) to places where tourists never go.

want to travel

400

It's something you ride.  It has 2 wheels.  It's smaller than a motorbike.

moped/scooter

400

What book can you take on holiday to find out more about your destination?

travel guide

500

When he (live) in an abandoned bus, he (realise) he might die.

When he was living in an abandoned bus, he realised he might die.

500

svnrs

souvenirs

500

I always avoid (travel) by boat because I get sick.

avoid travelling
500

It is the fastest and most convenient form of public transport.  Many big cities have one. It can have many different names depending on the country. 

underground/subway/metro/tube

500

What (you/do) when (I/call) you?

What were you doing when I called you?

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