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TOPIC 9: HOLIDAY & TRAVEL
Chủ điểm này khá phổ biến trong phần Speaking Part 1. Các câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm này
thường xoay quanh việc hỏi bạn thích đi du lịch ở đâu, các hoạt động bạn tham gia khi đi
nghỉ mát là gì, bạn thích đi du lịch với ai, …

TỪ VỰNG CẦN GHI NHỚ

Chúng ta cùng xem Sample Answers dưới đây về một số câu hỏi thuộc chủ điểm Holiday &
Travel và rút ra những từ vựng cần nhớ.

1. What kind of holiday do you like?

I'm not really a traveller, to be honest. I actually try my best to avoid the tourist traps
during holidays. Too many people in one place makes me feel so suffocating, you know.

2. What do you like to do when you are on holiday?

Like I've just said to you, I prefer being indoors, so when on vacation, the first thing I would
do is to enjoy the view from my hotel room. I'm also a foodie, so I would probably go out and
have a taste of local street food.

3. Does your country have many tourists?

Yes. We have a lot of holiday resorts along the coast that are popular to tourists. Most
people come on package holidays and stay in one of the many hotels and self- catering
apartments.

4. Do you like holidays? Why/ Why not?

I can't think of a reason not to like holidays. Because I get the chance to take a break from
work, to relax and unwind, and to spend time with my family and friends.

5. When do you prefer to take your holidays? Why?

In the summer, I suppose. I mean, as much as I love my cozy home, I find the weather in
Hanoi so intolerant. The extreme heat in midsummers often annoys everybody. Seems like
everyone always gets grumpier because of this.

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Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

traveller /ˈtrav(ə)lə/ người thích đi du lịch

tourist trap /ˈtʊərɪst trap/ tụ điểm du khách

on vacation /ɒn veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ đi nghỉ mát

have a taste of local street /hav ə teɪst ɒv əʊk(ə)l được trải nghiệm đồ ăn đường
food striːt fuːd/ phố địa phương

holiday resort /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ rɪˈzɔːt/ khu nghỉ dưỡng

self- catering /sɛlf keɪtərɪŋ/ tự phục vụ

take a break from work /teɪk ə breɪk frɒm wəːk/ được nghỉ ngơi khỏi công
việc

midsummer /mɪdˈsʌmə/ giữa hè

6. What do you like to do when you’re on holiday?

I enjoy visiting the local places of interest. I like to go sightseeing and always sign up for
guided tours as it’s a chance to be shown around and take photographs, which is one of my
hobbies.

7. Do you prefer to travel or stay at home during holiday periods? Why?

If I can I prefer to travel. It's nice to get away from everything and to have a change of
scenery. Also, I like visiting new places and doing some sightseeing.

8. Do you like to travel in holidays?

Well, I love travelling not only because everyone else does but because for me travelling
teaches so much more to me than anything else can ever do. Also, travelling allows me to
explore myself and the world in ways that opens up my horizons, giving me a broader
perspective on life.

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Vocabulary Phonetic Meaning

place of interest /pleɪs ɒv ɪnt(ə)rɪst/ địa điểm tham quan

go sightseeing /ɡəʊ sʌɪtsiːɪŋ/ đi ngắm cảnh

guided tour /ˈɡʌɪdɪd tʊə/ tour có người hướng dẫn

a change of scenery /ə tʃeɪn(d)ʒ ɒv siːn(ə)ri/ thay đổi không khí

explore /ɛkˈsplɔː/ khám phá

open up horizons /ˈəʊp(ə)n ʌp həˈrʌɪz(ə)nz/ mở rộng tầm hiểu biết

a broad perspective ə brɔːd pəˈspɛktɪv ɒn lʌɪf/ một cái nhìn rộng hơn về
on life cuộc sống

BÀI TẬP
Hoàn thiện các câu trả lời sau, bằng cách sử dụng các (cụm) từ đã rút ra ở trên.
1. Do you like traveling?
Not really actually! I’m more of a creature of habit, so I’m usually not keen to change my
daily routine. When I change it up, I often feel anxious and disoriented. Furthermore, I have a
fear or airplanes and get carsick, so traveling just isn’t for me. During holidays, I often try my
best to stay away from the …………………..
A. break from work C. tourist traps
B. holiday resorts D. local street food
2. What is your favorite festival?
Hmm, that’s a tough question because I’m definitely a ................................, but I would have
to say New Years Eve. I’m always keen on new beginnings, so I love setting new goals at the
start of each new year, not to mention I really enjoy the parties. Second to this would be
Valentine’s Day, since I’m a hopeless romantic.
A. traveller C. explorer
B. holiday person D. foodie
3. What do you do on your vacation?

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Depending on the location when I go to on holiday, I like to relax, go …………………….
and take photographs. I also like to go shopping, visit museums and galleries. I am very
interested in art and architecture, so love to see as much as I can when I go on holiday.
A. places of interest C. change of scenery
B. sightseeing D. taste local street food
4. Do you think vacations are becoming more and more important?
Yes, I think that many people are working longer hours and have more stress than ever placed
upon them. ........................................ is necessary to unwind and recharge so that they can let
go of the stress and focus on their own well-being.
A. Opening up my horizons C. Going sightseeing
B. Changing my scenery D. Taking a break from work
5. What kind of places do you want to travel to?
I really want to visit the USA more and ..................................... cities like New York,
Chicago and Boston. I would also like to visit Canada to go skiing and perhaps in the spring
to visit Italy, to see some galleries.
A. taste C. go sightseeing
B. change my scenery D. explore
6. Who do you usually spend your vacation with?
I always go ..................................... with my husband, we travel a lot mainly around Greece
either to the mainland or to other islands. We also like to visit cities like London, Barcelona,
Rome and New York to experience various cultures.
A. to have a taste of local street food C. self-catering
B. change my scenery D. on vacation
7. Why are vacations important to you?
They are much needed during certain times of the year, for example when the weather
becomes too hot to bear or I feel as though I need a ........................................... They help me
to relax and de-stress from everything.
A. break from work C. exploration
B. self-catering apartment D. tourist trap
8. If you could take a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
I would like to visit a pretty place with snow, lots and lots of snow, somewhere like Canada
or maybe even in the mountains in Greece during the winter months. I would like to go

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skiing, try snowboarding and stay in a ………………………. cabin, with a large real
fireplace.
A. holiday C. guided
B. self-catering D. package
9. What kinds of places do you like to visit on a holiday?
Well, as I’m a nature lover, I enjoy visiting mountains and do hiking with my friends. Also, I
often go to hot springs to detoxify myself every now and then except summertime, since I do
love spending my summer at the beach. On weekends, I often gather some of my friends to
visit some ................................................... in several nearby cities.
A. package holidays C. places of interest
B. guided tours D. tourist traps
10. Who would you like to go on holiday with?
Without a doubt, my family – my wife and my two lovely sons! They’re the biggest part of
my life that there’s no instance that I would not miss them all. Whenever I have that burning
desire to travel, my family is always with me, and we just sign up for a budget ....................
on weekends.
A. tourist trap C. guided tour
B. taste of local food D. exploration
11. What do you do in your holidays?
Sometimes I travel to ..................................., to admire the beauty of nature and to plunge
myself into the picturesque landscape in other regions in my country. Every now and then, I
just stay at home with my family and have a little get-together to celebrate the holidays.
A. break from work C. explore
B. open up my horizon D. have a taste of local food
12. If you could take a holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
If the choice is in my hands, I’m yearning for travelling to Greece on Christmas vacation
when the weather is neither too cold or too hot. There I can contemplate the .......... scenery.
A. self-catering C. picturesque
B. dull D. interest
13. Do you like the New Year celebration?
Absolutely yes! New Year always brings a sense of opportunity and a chance to turn over a
new leaf. As well as this, there’s an abundance of lively activities and meaningful traditions

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to enjoy such as firework displays, ................................. buffets and the giving and receiving
of lucky money. Also, all people love to take a long break to let there hair down and chill out
for a few days.
A. scrumptious C. picturesque
B. dull D. interesting
14. Which places are normally crowded in your country during holidays?
For sure, there are certain places that are packed during holidays. The most obvious example
of this is pagodas during the New Year are jammed full of families who gather to pray for
good health and prosperity. On other occasions, people would hit numerous fashionable clubs
and lively bars in the Old Quarter areas. Whereas, other .......................................... such as
Sapa or Halong Bay are popular with more affluent families.
A. package holidays C. tourist hotspots
B. picturesque landscape D. explorations
15. Do you like travelling?
Yes, definitely! I think seeing the world, from great historical monuments to white sandy
beaches, is what life is all about. It's a very interesting way to learn about new cultures and
................................................. new places.
A. self-cater C. explore
B. take a break D. open up my horizons

Mỗi câu dưới đây chứa một lỗi sai. Hãy tìm và sửa chúng.
16. Tourism hotspot are places that experience high levels of tourist arrivals.
17. Tourism hotspots usually have very large number of visits at the same time. This can lead
to seasonal hotspots and diurnal hotspots.

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18. A tourist attraction is a place of interest where tourists visit, typically for its inherent or an
exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significant, natural or built beauty, offering
leisure and amusement.
19. If you have a change of scenery, you go somewhere differently after being in a particular
place for a long time.
20. If you go to a self-catering holiday or you stay in self-catering accommodation, you stay a
place where you have to make your own meals.

LUYỆN TẬP
Sử dụng những (cụm) từ vựng đã học ở trên và vốn kiến thức của bạn để trả lời những câu hỏi
sau:
1. What do you do when you have a holiday?
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2. Who do you usually spend holiday with?
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3. Where would you like to spend your holidays? Why?
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4. What do people in your country do when they have holidays?
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5. Are holidays important to you? Why or why not?
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Đáp án
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. D
5. D
6. D
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. C
11. D
12. C
13. A
14. C
15. C
16. Tourism hotspot => Tourism hotspots
17. large number => a large number
18. historical significant => historical signifiacnce
19. differently => different
20. go to => go on

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