B2.2 17/12/18

Homework: p. 44-45 Reading activity

make a journey

I still use my car, but now I make fewer journeys.

go on a journey (=make a long journey)

We are going on a journey to a strange country.

begin/start a journey

He began the journey home across London.

set off on a journey (also embark on a journey formal) (=start a long journey)

Before setting off on a journey

journey especially British English an occasion when you travel from one place to another – used especially about travelling a long distance, or travelling somewhere regularly

The journey took us over three hours.

My journey to work normally takes around 30 minutes.

a four-hour train journey

trip a journey to visit a place

How about a trip to the seaside on Saturday?

a business trip

go on a trip (=go somewhere and come back)I’ve been on a coach trip to France.

take a trip (=go somewhere for pleasure)Take a trip on the Santa Fe railway or cruise on a Mississippi paddle boat.

make a trip (=go somewhere, and perhaps come back)I couldn’t see him making the long trip to Minneapolis alone.

voy‧age /ˈvɔɪ-ɪdʒ/ ●●○ noun [countable]    

1 a long journey in a ship or spacecraft

 The voyage from England to India used to take six months.

WORDS DESCRIBING PLACES

1.                    Ancient- Antiguo

2.                    Great- Grandioso

3.                    Fascinating- Fascinante

4.                    Lovely- Precioso

5.                    Captivating- Cautivador

6.                    Uninteresting- Poco interesante

7.                    Intriguing- Intrigante

8.                    Bustling- Bullicioso

9.                    Crowded- Lleno de gente

10.          Lively- Lleno de vida

11.          Hectic- Frenético

12.          Charming- Encantador

13.          Vast- Extenso

14.          Vibrant- Vibrante

15.          Pleasant- Placentero

16.          Delightful- Atractivo

17.          Picturesque/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/- Pintoresco

18.          Quaint- Pintoresco

19.          Polluted- Contaminado

20.          Touristy- Turístico

21.          Cosmopolitan- Cosmopolita

22.          Creepy- Horripilante

23.          Busy- Concurrido

24.          Deserted- Abandonado

25.          Exciting- Emocionante

26.          Different- Diferente

27.          Funny- Gracioso

28.          Dry- Seco

29.          Amusing- Divertido

30.          Enchanted- Encantado

31.          Thrilling- Sensacional

32.          Haunted- Embrujado

33.          Expensive- Caro

34.          Fresh- Fresco

35.          Costly- Costoso

36.          Awesome- Impresionante

37.          Terrific- Estupendo

38.          Wild- Salvaje

39.          Harmonious- Armonioso

40.          Barren- Estéril

41.          Sun drenched- Bañado por el sol

42.          Meandering- Serpenteante

43.          Breathtaking- Asombroso

44.          Dusky- Oscuro

45.          Lush- Exuberante

46.          Far flung- Lejano

47.          Cobbled- Adoquinado

48.          Undulating- Ondulado

49.          Towering- Imponente

50.          Derelict- Abandonado

51.          Wooded- Enselvado

52.          Dready- Triste

53.          Desolate- Desolado

54.          Blazing- Flamante

55.          Demolished- Derruido

56.          Burned- Quemado

57.          ˈjaw-ˌdropping adjective informal    very impressive or surprising

- This mountainous region has jaw-dropping scenery.

FUTURE

The train leaves at 5.

Are you coming to the party?

Yes, I will.

50% I’ll stay somewhere new.

80% I’m going to stay somewhere new.

100% I’m staying somewhere new.

I’m about to finish the class.

Next week I’ll be enjoying my holidays.

Next week I’ll have finished my writing activity.