TIẾNG ANH CHUYÊN NGHIỆP KHI ĐI DU LỊCH

Travel Culture Career Study

8 traveling
topics and
must-have
vocabulary


Introduction

Welcome

Lời chào
gửi đến bạn

Exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn –
to learn about life and to learn about yourself. In your
adventures around the world, English will be the most
useful “gadget” you can prepare for yourself.

Khám phá thế giới là một trong những cách hay nhất
để học hỏi – Học về cuộc đời và hiểu về chính bạn.
Trong cuộc hành trình này, tiếng Anh sẽ là hành trang
cần thiết nhất bạn phải trang bị cho mình.

Being a widely spoken language in the majority of
countries, it is beneficial to get yourself some useful
English vocabulary before your adventures. If you are
struggling, let this eBook be your partner while you
explore the world.

Là một trong những ngôn ngữ phổ biến nhất thế giới,
tiếng Anh giỏi sẽ giúp bạn dũng cảm đặt chân tới
mọi vùng đất. Nếu vẫn còn ngần ngại, hãy để quyển
eBook này trở thành người đồng hành của bạn trên
hành trình khám phá thế giới.

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read
only a page.” — Saint Augustine

“Thế giới là một cuốn sách, và những người không đi
du lịch chỉ đọc một trang.” – Saint Augustine

Get started


Introduction

Jump to:
1

Booking a holiday04

2

At the airport09

3

At the hotel14

4

On the beach19

5

At the shopping mall24

6

At the restaurant30

7

Buying tickets37

8

Asking for help41

9Quiz47
Start with part 1


Part 1

Booking
a holiday

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Booking a holiday

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A. Vocabulary
1. Accommodation (n)
A room or building in which you
live or stay during holidays

/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃn/
Một căn phòng hoặc tòa nhà bạn sống
hoặc ở tạm trong chuyến du lịch

E.g.: Hotel accommodation is included in the price of your holiday.

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2. All-inclusive (adj)

/ˌɔːl ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

Denoting or relating to a holiday in which
all or most meals, drinks, and activities are
included in the overall price

Mang ý nghĩa/ liên quan đến một kỳ nghỉ
mà tất cả các chi phí như ăn ở, đi lại, tham
quan đã bao gồm trong giá tổng

E.g.: Our trips are all-inclusive—there are no hidden costs.

3. Brochure (n)

/ˈbrəʊʃə(r)/

A type of small magazine that contains
pictures and information about a product
or a company

Loại tạp chí nhỏ có hình ảnh và thông tin
về sản phẩm hoặc công ty nào đó

E.g.: Can you send me a copy of the summer travel brochure?”

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4. Package tour (n)

/ˈpækɪdʒ tʊə(r)/

A holiday at a fixed price in which the travel
company arranges your travel, hotels, and
sometimes meals for you

Tour du lịch trọn gói, thường được sắp
xếp bởi các công ty dịch vụ lữ hành, bao
gồm giá phòng khách

E.g.: The package tour will provide a 50% discount on hotel accommodation in various
hotels in Thailand.

5. Outbound (adj)

/ˈaʊtbaʊnd/

Travelling away from a particular place,

usually the first half of a journey

Đi du lịch ngoài nước

E.g.: The airline has canceled all outbound flights.

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B. Conversation
At the travel agency
Agent: Hello, welcome to ABC Tourist. What can I do for you?
Alice: Good morning, I’d like to book a tour to Thailand for 2 people.
Agent: I can help you with that. Do you want to buy a package tour?
Alice: What is included in the package tour?
Agent: Our package tour includes tickets for outbound flights, all-inclusive hotel accommodation,
and 3 meals a day.
Alice: Thank you. How much does this package cost?
Agent: From $1,500 to $2,500, depending on your requirements.
Alice: We want to be comfortable. Do you have any suggestions for accommodation?
Agent: Yes, sure! We have some quality guesthouses and farmhouse accommodation. This brochure
can help you get more information about this.

Alice: Okay, I will consider all the options. Thanks for your help!
Agent: You’re welcome.
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Part 2

At the
airport

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At the airport

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Part 2

A. Vocabulary
6. Board (v)

/bɔːd/

To get on or into (a ship, aircraft or
other vehicle)

Lên hoặc bước vào một phương tiện di
chuyển nào đó (tàu, máy bay…)

E.g.: Passengers are waiting to board.

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7. Check-in desk (n)

/ˈtʃek ɪn desk/

The place at the airport where you register
for your flight and deposit your luggage

Bàn đăng kí tại sân bay, nơi bạn đăng kí
chuyến bay và kí gửi hành lí

E.g.: At the check-in desk at the National Airport, I was asked whether I was carrying
any illegal food.

8. Depart (v)

/dɪˈpɑːt/

To go away or leave, especially on
a journey

Đi xa hoặc rời khỏi, thường sử dụng khi
nói đến một chuyến hành trình

E.g.: Flights for Rome depart from Terminal 3.

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9. Passport Check/ Security Checkpoint (n)
A barrier or manned entrance, typically at
a border of a country where travelers are

subject to security checks

Quầy kiểm tra hộ chiếu, trạm kiểm soát
an ninh

E.g.: By the time he had gone through the passport check, she has disappeared.

10. Travel Documents (n)
All the necessary documents you need to
take with you on a holiday, i.e. passport or
ID card, driving license, flight/bus/ train
tickets, visa confirmation, etc...

/dɪˈpɑːt/
Các giấy tờ du lịch, bao gồm tất cả các
hồ sơ giấy tờ cần cho chuyến đi như hộ
chiếu, giấy chứng minh, bằng lái xe, vé
tàu, thị thực…

E.g.: You must prepare all the required travel documents before 14th June.
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At the airport

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Part 2

B. Conversation
In the queue:

At the gate number 8

Alice: I’m so excited. I’ve never flown before.

Air stewardess: We are ready for boarding
now. Please have your boarding passes ready.
Please proceed to the aircraft when we call
your seat number.

Woman: Really? Where are you travelling to?
Alice: I’m going to Canada to visit my aunt.
Woman: Have you prepared all your travel
documents?
Alice: Sure! I don’t want to be stuck at the
passport check.
Woman: I saw that you have some durian cake,
right? You should leave it before going to the
check-in desk. It’s on the illegal food list.

Alice: Excuse me, where can I find my seat
number?
Air stewardess: It’s on your boarding pass,
Madam. Ah, your seat number is 67K.
Alice: Okay, thank you!

Alice: Oh, really? Thanks for noticing that for me!

Woman: What time will you depart?
Alice: Let me see… My flight will depart at 9 p.m.
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At the airport

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Part 3

At the
hotel

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At the hotel

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Part 3

A. Vocabulary
11. Full-Board (n)

/ˌfʊl ˈbɔːd/

If you request ‘full-board’ at a hotel,
that would include all three meals
(breakfast, lunch and dinner) in the
price of your accommodation

Giá trọn gói tại khách sạn, bao gồm 3
bữa ăn trong ngày (sáng, trưa, tối) và tiền
thuê phòng của bạn trong kì nghỉ

E.g.: The price is £405, and includes full board.

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12. Half-Board (n)

/ˌhɑːf ˈbɔːd/

If you request ‘half-board’ at a hotel,
breakfast and dinner would be

included in the hotel price (as part of
the package)

Đây là gói dịch vụ tại khách sạn, bao
gồm tiền ở và 2 bữa ăn chính (sáng và
tối), không bao gồm bữa trưa

E.g.: The price includes half-board and an airline ticket to Prague.

13. Double bed (n)

/ˈdʌbl bed/

A bed large enough for two people

Giường đôi

E.g.: They are a family of four, so give them a room with two double beds.

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14. Single bed (n)
A bed for one person

/ˌsɪŋɡl ˈbed/
Giường đơn

E.g.: The economy priced room includes one
single bed.

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15. Vacancy (n)
Available rooms

/ˈveɪkənsi/
Phòng trống

E.g.: We only have one vacancy left, and it is for a
single room.

At the hotel

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B. Conversation

Calling to get a hotel reservation
Tom: I’d like to reserve a hotel room.
Receptionist: May I have your full name,
please?
Tom: My name is Tom Dallas.
Receptionist: Hello Mr. Dallas. My name is
Katy. When do you need the room?
Tom: My plan is to be there from April 14th
to the 17th.
Receptionist: Ok. We have only 2 vacancies
left because it’s during the holiday.
Tom: How much is a room?

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Receptionist: The price per night is $308 for fullboard and $250 for half-board. Is that acceptable
for you, sir?
Tom: The full-board price sounds good to me.
Receptionist: Perfect! Do you want a single bed or
a double bed?
Tom: A double bed is better.
Receptionist: Okay, Mr. Dallas. Your reservation has
been noted. All we need now is a phone number.
Tom: Certainly. My phone number is 626-555-1739.
Receptionist: Thank you, Mr. Dallas. We look
forward to seeing you in New York!

At the hotel

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Part 4

On the
beach

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On the beach

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Part 4

A. Vocabulary
16. Canoeing (n)

/kəˈnuːɪŋ/

The sport of travelling in or racing a canoe
(a small boat without an engine)

Chèo thuyền

E.g.: I went canoeing in Kofifi Island last summer.

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17. Coastal (adj)

ˈkəʊstl/

On land beside a sea

(Thuộc) miền duyên hải, vùng ven biển

E.g.: The coastal resorts are deserted in winter.

18. Jet-skiing (n)

/ˈdʒet skiːɪŋ/

The activity of riding across water
on a vehicle with an engine, like a
motorcycle

Trượt nước - Loại hình thể thao sử dụng
các phương tiện chuyên dụng như như
mô tô để lái trên mặt nước

E.g.: Diving, snorkeling and jet-skiing are popular water sports here.

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19. Kitesurfing (n)

/ˈkaɪtsɜːfɪŋ/

The sport of riding on water while
standing on a short, wide board and
being pulled along by wind power, using
a large kite

Lướt ván diều – Môn thể thao mà người
chơi đứng trên một tấm ván lướt trên mặt
nước, được kéo đi bởi một con diều lớn

E.g.: Tomorrow I have a day free, so fingers crossed the wind will be good as I plan to
hit the sea and go kitesurfing.

20. Kayaking (n)

/ˈkaɪækɪŋ/

The activity or sport of travelling in a kayak

Chèo thuyền kayak

E.g.: I go kayaking in the summer.

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On the beach

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Part 4

B. Conversation
On the beach
Tom: Hi, Alice! I heard you just got back
from a trip to Thailand. How was it?
Alice: It was great! I went to several of

Thailand’s most beautiful beaches.
Tom: Did you try any water sports?
Alice: I did! I tried kitesurfing and jet-skiing.
Tom: Wow! That sounds wonderful! Did you
explore any nice beaches?
Alice: Absolutely! The beaches I went to are
probably less popular, but in my opinion
they are more amazing and above all, more
relaxing.

Alice: Oh, my most favorite was Sunrise
Beach. The scenery was just too much for the
eyes and it was quieter there. The water was
crystal clear. I stayed in a beautiful coastal
resort named “Kalaluma”.
Tom: What did you do there?
Alice: I went canoeing and kayaking. Karon
Beach in Phuket was also amazing. It was also
quiet and peaceful there.

Tom: Really? What are they?

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On the beach

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Part 5

At the
shopping
mall
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At the shopping mall

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Part 5

A. Vocabulary
21. Local crafts (n)
Things made in the region

/ˈləʊkl krɑːfts/
Hàng thủ công địa phương

E.g.: She gave me some local crafts she bought in Japan.

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At the shopping mall

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