English Class 7 - Collocations And-Words-Related-To-Travel Notes

Collocations and Words Related to Travel

Welcome to the chapter on Collocations and Words Related to Travel for Class 7. In this chapter, you will learn about common word combinations (collocations) used in travel and tourism, and expand your vocabulary for talking about journeys, holidays, and transportation. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use travel-related collocations and words confidently in your writing and speaking!

Introduction

Collocations are words that often go together in English. Learning travel collocations helps you sound natural and fluent when talking about trips, holidays, and journeys.

Common Travel Collocations

• Catch a train/bus/flight
• Book a ticket/room/flight
• Make a reservation
• Go on a trip/journey/holiday
• Pack your bags/suitcase
• Miss a train/bus/flight
• Check in at a hotel/airport
• Set off on a journey
• Take a taxi/bus/train
• Arrive at your destination

Words Related to Travel

• Destination: The place you are going to.
• Itinerary: A plan of your journey.
• Tourist: A person who travels for pleasure.
• Passport: An official document needed for international travel.
• Visa: Permission to enter another country.
• Luggage/Baggage: Bags and suitcases you take on a trip.
• Accommodation: A place to stay (hotel, hostel, etc.).
• Travel agent: A person who helps you plan and book your trip.
• Tour: A journey for pleasure, often with a guide.
• Journey: The act of traveling from one place to another.

Fun Activity: Plan a Trip!

Imagine you are going on a holiday. Write a short itinerary using travel collocations and words from this chapter. Where will you go? How will you get there? Where will you stay?

Summary

• Collocations are word pairs that sound natural together.
• Travel vocabulary helps you talk about journeys, holidays, and transportation.
• Use collocations to make your English sound fluent and natural.

Practice Questions

1. Fill in the blank: We need to ________ a hotel room before we travel.
2. What do you call the bags you take on a trip?
3. Which document do you need for international travel?
4. Write a sentence using the collocation "catch a train".
5. What is an itinerary?

Challenge Yourself

• List five collocations related to travel not mentioned above.
• Write a short paragraph about your dream holiday using at least three travel collocations.

Did You Know?

• The word "tourist" comes from the word "tour", meaning a journey for pleasure.
• Some countries require both a passport and a visa for entry.

Glossary

• Collocation: Words that often go together in English.
• Itinerary: A plan for your journey.
• Accommodation: A place to stay during travel.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. book
2. Luggage or baggage
3. Passport
4. I need to catch a train to Delhi tomorrow morning.
5. A plan of your journey or trip.

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Use travel collocations and words to talk about your journeys and adventures!