VOCABULARY
человек, разбирающийся в чем-либо
buff
Give a synonym for "to crave"
to desire / to long for / to thirst for
Define "relief from" in the context of tourism.
A feeling of comfort or relaxation after escaping from something stressful or unpleasant (e.g., relief from the city noise)
Choose the correct form: "Last summer, while I (travel) through Italy, I (meet) the most interesting people."
was traveling / met (Past Continuous for interrupted action, Past Simple for completed action)
"Мы хотим путешествовать в медленном темпе."
We want to travel at a slow pace.
тяжелое испытание
ordeal
Give a synonym for "authentic"
genuine / real / original / traditional
What is a "glimpse"?
A brief or quick look at something or someone
Transform into Passive Voice: "The locals organize this festival every year."
This festival is organized by the locals every year.
"Этот курорт предлагает аутентичный местный опыт."
This resort offers an authentic local experience.
бог знает где
in the middle of nowhere
Give a synonym for "hectic"
chaotic / frantic / busy / rushed
Define "offbeat" when describing a travel destination.
Unusual, unconventional, or not typical; away from the main tourist routes
Complete the conditional: "If I (have) more vacation days, I (visit) Japan last spring."
If I had had more vacation days, I would have visited Japan last spring. (3rd Conditional)
"Нам нужно восстановить силы после долгого перелета."
We need to recharge after the long flight.
подлинный
authentic
Give a synonym for "resourceful"
ingenious / inventive / clever / creative / practical
What does "to be exposed to" mean in the context of cultural tourism?
To experience or come into contact with something new, such as different cultures, ideas, or ways of life
Choose the correct modal verb: "You (must / should / might) apply for a visa at least three weeks before departure. It's required by law."
must (obligation/requirement)
"Путешествия помогают расширить перспективу и получить новое понимание жизни."
Traveling helps broaden your perspective and gain new insight into life.
терять голову от
swoon over
Give two synonyms for "to pursue"
to chase / to follow / to seek / to strive for / to go after
Explain the idiom "stuck in a rut" and how it relates to the desire to travel.
Being in a fixed, boring routine with no change or progress; travel is often seen as a way to escape this feeling
Identify and correct the error: "By the time we arrived at the resort, our luggage already disappeared."
Error: wrong tense. Correct: "By the time we arrived at the resort, our luggage had already disappeared." (Past Perfect for action completed before another past action)
"Несмотря на то, что это было трудное испытание, мы приобрели бесценный опыт общения с местными жителями."
Even though it was a challenging ordeal, we gained invaluable experience interacting with locals.