10 Travel terms
This glossary can help you prepare for the IELTS writing tasks related to the Shopping with travelling in Travel.
noun phrase
A small plastic card issued by a bank, building society, etc., allowing the holder to purchase goods or services on credit.
Example: The camera cost $799, and I paid for it with my Visa credit card.
noun
The place to which someone or something is going or being sent.
Example: When you got to your destination you discovered that some important items were missing from the box.
adjective
Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.
Example: As you are the representative of the company in this country I would be grateful if you could arrange for the parts to be sent to me.
A missing part is a part that they need and do not have.
Example: I am now in Toronto, and I am not returning to Frankfurt, so I need to get the missing parts here.
adverb
From, to, or relating to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.
Example: You recently bought a camera while travelling overseas.
verb
Acquire (something) by paying for it; buy.
Example: I purchased a Canon DSLR camera from the Duty Free store at Frankfurt Airport on my way from Moscow to Toronto.
The action of receiving something or the fact of its being received.
Example: I attach a copy of the receipt with this letter for your information.
At a recent time; not long ago.
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
adjective phrase
To my surprise, to my shock.
Example: I discovered, to my horror, that the box which contained the camera did not include the battery charger.