Travel and Holidays
Answer aloud before reading the samples — fluency over perfection.
Do you enjoy travelling?
Aim for 20–30 seconds. Maximum 1:00.
What kind of places do you like to visit?
Aim for 20–30 seconds. Maximum 1:00.
Do you prefer travelling alone or with others?
Aim for 20–30 seconds. Maximum 1:00.
How do you usually plan your trips?
Aim for 20–30 seconds. Maximum 1:00.
Describe a memorable journey or trip you have taken.
You should say
- where you went
- who you went with
- what you did there
- and explain why it was so memorable
Aim for 1–2 minutes. Maximum 2:00.
Why do you think international travel has become so popular?
Aim for 45–60 seconds. Maximum 1:30.
What are the downsides of mass tourism?
Aim for 45–60 seconds. Maximum 1:30.
Do you think people learn anything from travelling?
Aim for 45–60 seconds. Maximum 1:30.
itinerary
a planned route or schedule for a journey
"We kept the itinerary flexible so we could change our plans."
off the beaten track
away from the places most tourists visit
"The best meals we had were in villages off the beaten track."
breathtaking
extremely beautiful or impressive
"The view from the cliffs was absolutely breathtaking."
to broaden your horizons
to widen your knowledge and experience
"Living abroad really broadened my horizons."
mass tourism
travel by very large numbers of people to the same places
"Mass tourism has put the old town under enormous strain."
wanderlust
a strong desire to travel and explore the world
"A gap year only deepened her wanderlust."