Travel Talk (Listening Practice) (Intermediate)

Travel Talk (Listening Activity) (Intermediate)

Listen to the following conversation and choose the correct answer.

I. Vocabulary:

Footing the bill
Definition: Paying for the expenses of something.
Shoestring budget
Definition: A very tight, minimal, or small amount of money reserved for expenses.
Hit the road
Definition: To leave, depart, or start a journey.
Pack light
Definition: To travel with very few items or minimal baggage.
Hit the brakes
Definition: To suddenly stop, halt, or slow down an action or plan.
Go with the flow
Definition: To be relaxed and adapt flexibly to changing circumstances without stressing.
Off the beaten path
Definition: Away from popular tourist spots, crowded places, or main routes.
Recharge my batteries
Definition: To rest, regain energy, and refresh yourself after a period of exertion or stress.
Rocky start
Definition: A difficult, problematic, or unsteady beginning.

II. Read the following questions and choose the correct answer:

1. I couldn't afford a fancy hotel, so I traveled on a ________ budget and stayed in a cheap hostel.

A) rocky B) shoestring C) light

2. We need to leave by 6:00 AM tomorrow, so let's ________ early to avoid the morning traffic.

A) hit the road B) hit the brakes C) foot the bill

3. Don't worry if our schedule changes during the trip; just stay calm and ________.

A) go off the beaten path

B) foot the bill

C) go with the flow

4. My supervisor is going to ________ for our team's meals during the business conference.

A) pack light B) foot the bill C) hit the brakes

5. The vacation got off to a ________ start when our first flight was delayed by four hours.

A) rocky B) light C) flow

6. I hate carrying heavy luggage through busy stations, so I always try to ________.

A) hit the brakes B) pack light C) foot the bill

7. When the driver in front of us stopped suddenly, my father had to ________ immediately.

A) hit the brakes B) hit the road C) recharge his batteries

8. Instead of going to the crowded main tourist attractions, we decided to explore places that were ________.

A) on a shoestring budget

B) off the beaten path

C) off a rocky start

9. After working 50 hours this week, I really need a weekend trip to relax and ________.

A) hit the road B) recharge my batteries C) foot the bill

10. If you only bring one small backpack on your trip, you are ________.

A) traveling light B) hitting the brakes C) traveling on a rocky start

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