First Time Abroad
Intermediate · Travel Preparation, International Experiences, Cultural Discovery
VOCABULARY
1. Passport – (PASS-port) /ˈpɑːs.pɔːt/
(noun) – an official document that allows someone to travel to other countries
Synonyms: travel document
Sample sentence: Don’t forget your passport before going to the airport!
(noun) – an official document that allows someone to travel to other countries
Synonyms: travel document
Sample sentence: Don’t forget your passport before going to the airport!
2. Destination – (des-ti-NAY-shun) /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
(noun) – the place someone is going to
Synonyms: location, target, stop
Sample sentence: Paris is a popular travel destination.
(noun) – the place someone is going to
Synonyms: location, target, stop
Sample sentence: Paris is a popular travel destination.
3. Luggage – (LUH-gij) /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/
(noun) – the bags or suitcases someone takes on a trip
Synonyms: baggage, suitcase
Sample sentence: She packed her luggage the night before the flight.
(noun) – the bags or suitcases someone takes on a trip
Synonyms: baggage, suitcase
Sample sentence: She packed her luggage the night before the flight.
4. Customs – (KUS-tuhmz) /ˈkʌs.təmz/
(noun) – the place at an airport where bags are checked
Synonyms: border check, inspection
Sample sentence: He had to open his suitcase at customs.
(noun) – the place at an airport where bags are checked
Synonyms: border check, inspection
Sample sentence: He had to open his suitcase at customs.
5. Itinerary – (eye-TIN-uh-rer-ee) /aɪˈtɪn.ər.ər.i/
(noun) – a travel plan showing places to visit and times
Synonyms: schedule, travel plan
Sample sentence: Our tour guide gave us a detailed itinerary.
(noun) – a travel plan showing places to visit and times
Synonyms: schedule, travel plan
Sample sentence: Our tour guide gave us a detailed itinerary.
STORY
First Time Abroad
Lena had always dreamed
of traveling abroad.
On her
twenty-fifth birthday,
she finally got
her passport.
She booked
a flight
to Japan,
and her destination
was Tokyo.
Lena packed
her luggage
carefully
and felt nervous
while going
through customs.
After arriving,
she checked
her itinerary,
which included
temples,
museums,
and a trip
to Mount Fuji.
She enjoyed
the culture,
food,
and kindness
of the people.
It was her
first time abroad,
and she promised
to visit
more countries
in the future.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
1. Where did Lena want to go?
2. What important document did she get?
3. What did she pack in her luggage?
4. How did she feel at customs?
5. What was included in her itinerary?
6. What did she enjoy during the trip?
7. What promise did she make after the trip?
DISCUSSION
1. Have you ever traveled to another country?
2. What’s your dream destination?
3. What do you usually pack for a trip?
4. How do you feel when going through customs?
5. Do you prefer a fixed itinerary or being spontaneous?
6. What do you enjoy doing when you travel?
7. Have you ever traveled alone? How was it?
8. What is the best part of traveling?
9. How do you prepare before a big trip?
10. What’s your favorite vacation memory?
11. How do you handle travel problems?
12. Do you prefer the beach, mountains, or city?
13. Which country would you like to learn more about?
14. How does traveling change your perspective?
15. If you could live abroad for a year, where would it be and why?