Phrasal Verbs
What does the phrasal verb 'BUMP INTO' mean?
To meet someone you know when you have not planned to meet them.
e.g. I bumped into a friend from school when I was on holiday in Florida - I couldn't believe it!
What does 'UNSPOILT' mean?
An unspoilt place is beautiful because it has not been changed or damaged by people.
Fill in the gap: The region is renowned ...... its outstanding natural beauty.
Renowned FOR (= it's famous for...)
What does 'TO CATCH SOME RAYS' mean?
To stay outside in the sun for a period of time/to sunbathe
Tourism can have a positive ..... on local communities.
A) Result
B) Aspect
C) Extent
D) Impact
D) To have an impact ON
What does the phrasal verb 'SOAK UP' mean?
To enjoy the effects or experience of something as much as possible
e.g. When I go on holiday, I love to soak up the culture of the place I'm visiting.
What does ´LONG-HAUL TRAVEL' mean?
Travelling over a long distance.
e.g. The flight from Madrid to New York is a long-haul flight.
(Opposite: Short-haul)
Fill in the gap: A community-based hotel, ..... instance, will employ only local people, source food and materials locally and use profits to uplift the area.
FOR
(For instance = for example)
What does the idiom to 'HIT THE ROAD' mean?
To leave a place/begin a journey
The idea of a coastal getaway with unspoilt beaches ...... to many people.
A) Engages
B) Appeals
C) Attracts
D) Interests
B) Appeals TO
What does the phrasal verb 'TURN DOWN' mean?
To refuse an offer or request
e.g. I turned down a job offer to work in a school in France.
What does 'TOURIST TRAP' mean?
A crowded place that provides entertainment and things to buy for tourists, often at high prices (disapproving)
Fill in the gap: With the most popular destinations having reached saturation point, it's ..... wonder that holidaymaking is changing so drastically.
NO
(It's no wonder that = it's not surprising)
What does 'OFF THE BEATEN TRACK' mean?
A place where few people go, far from any main roads and towns / not known by many people...
(C2 expression)
Sitting next to my best friend on the flight to America helped me to ......... my fear of flying.
A) Overstep
B) Overrule
C) Overcome
D) Overload
C) To overcome (a fear, problem, difficulty, obstacle....)
What does the phrasal verb 'STEM FROM' mean?
To start/develop as the result of something.
e.g. Working abroad for a few months stems from the trend towards immersing oneself in another way of life.
What does the verb 'TO UNWIND' mean?
To relax
e.g. After a long day in the office, I love to unwind by watching a film on the sofa.
Fill in the gap: There are plenty of events taking place at the resort to cater ....... all tastes.
FOR
(To cater for = To provide what someone or something wants or needs)
What does 'AT THE CRACK OF DAWN' mean?
Very early in the morning, especially at the time when the sun first appears.
(C2 expression)
I refuse to ..... foot in an art gallery when I go on holiday.
A) Step
B) Put
C) Set
D) Leave
C) SET foot in
(To enter/go to a place)
What does the phrasal verb 'CATCH ON' mean?
To become fashionable or popular.
e.g. The trend of spending some time living/working abroad has really caught on in the last few years.
What does 'HUSTLE AND BUSTLE' mean?
Describes the noise, movement, activity of a place
e.g. There is always lots of hustle and bustle in Valencia during Fallas.
INTO
(An insight into = an awareness/an understanding of something/knowledge...)
What does to 'TRAVEL ON A SHOESTRING' mean?
To travel with a small amount of money (on a budget)
We had to ..... through torrential rivers and thunderous waterfalls to reach the most impressive spots.
A) Amble
B) Wade
C) Stroll
D) Hike
B) Wade
(To walk through water, mud, snow etc... with some effort)