Ex. 15. How would you define a traveller? Are you a traveller? Look at these different types of traveller. How would you define or describe them? a pilgrim a tourist a rambler an emigrant
a holiday-maker a commuter a hitchhiker a yachtswoman
a bus conductor a motorcycle courier
Match the types of traveller in the previous question to the descriptions below: a. She sails round the world single-handed in a catamaran.
b. He goes sightseeing and takes lots of photos.
c. She finally arrives at the holy place and approaches the icon.
d. He left Britain in 1980 and has settled in Australia.
e. He thumbs a lift.
f. He delivers urgent letters and parcels to businesses in the city.
g. Every Sunday, he walks ten miles or so for pleasure across hills and moors.
h. This summer we’ve booked a lovely holiday hotel near the beach in the
south of Spain.
i. She catches the eight o’clock train every weekday morning.
j. He sells tickets on the number 22.
Ex. 16. Which probably takes the longest? a. a boat trip a channel crossing a voyage a cruise
b. a stroll a trek a hike a walk
c. an excursion an expedition a journey a trip
d. strolling striding dawdling jogging
e. a speedboat a narrow boat a ferry a hovercraft
f. going as the crow flies taking the scenic route taking a short cut
Ex. 17. Which of the people describing themselves below are travellers, and which are tourists? 1. I always go on all-inclusive package holidays, and stay in luxurious resorts. I prefer to book everything in advance.
2. I’m very adventurous – a bit of an explorer really – I like to find my own way around new and unusual places. I like to get off the beaten track.
3. I love backpacking around the world, travelling on a shoestring, staying in budget accommodation and meeting fellow globetrotters.
