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Story 19

📘 Lesson Title: “First Time Abroad”

Level: Intermediate

VOCABULARY WORDS

  1. Passport – (PASS-port) /ˈpɑːs.pɔːt/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: An official document that allows someone to travel to other countries
    Synonyms: travel document
    Sample Sentence: Don’t forget your passport before going to the airport!

  2. Destination – (des-ti-NAY-shun) /ˌdes.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: The place someone is going to
    Synonyms: location, target, stop
    Sample Sentence: Paris is a popular travel destination.

  3. Luggage – (LUH-gij) /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: The bags or suitcases someone takes on a trip
    Synonyms: baggage, suitcase
    Sample Sentence: She packed her luggage the night before the flight.

  4. Customs – (KUS-tuhmz) /ˈkʌs.təmz/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: The place at an airport where your bags are checked
    Synonyms: border check, inspection
    Sample Sentence: He had to open his suitcase at customs.

  5. Itinerary – (eye-TIN-uh-rer-ee) /aɪˈtɪn.ər.ər.i/
    Type: Noun
    Meaning: A travel plan showing places to visit and times
    Synonyms: schedule, travel plan
    Sample Sentence: Our tour guide gave us a detailed itinerary.


STORY: First Time Abroad

Lena had always dreamed of traveling to Japan. On her 25th birthday, she finally got her passport and booked a flight. Her destination was Tokyo.

She prepared her luggage carefully, packing clothes, gifts, and a travel guide. At the airport, she was nervous during customs but everything went well.

When she arrived, her phone showed the full itinerary: temples, museums, and a day in Mount Fuji. Lena was amazed by the culture, food, and kindness of the people.

It was her first time abroad, and she promised herself she would visit more countries in the future.


KNOWLEDGE CHECK

  1. Where did Lena want to go?

  2. What important document did she get?

  3. What did she pack in her luggage?

  4. How did she feel at customs?

  5. What was included in her itinerary?

  6. What did she enjoy in Japan?

  7. What promise did she make after the trip?


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  1. Have you ever traveled to another country?

  2. What’s your dream destination?

  3. What do you usually pack for a trip?

  4. How do you feel when going through customs?

  5. Do you like to follow an itinerary or be spontaneous?

  6. What do you enjoy doing when you travel?

  7. Have you ever traveled alone? How was it?

  8. What do you think is the best part of traveling?

  9. How do you prepare before a big trip?

  10. What’s your favorite memory from a vacation?

  11. How do you deal with travel problems like delays or lost luggage?

  12. Do you prefer the beach, the mountains, or the city when traveling?

  13. What’s a country you’d like to learn more about?

  14. How does traveling change your perspective on life?

  15. If you could live in another country for a year, where would it be and why?


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