Unit 4
Main Book
B&B (noun)
short for Bed and Breakfast, a small and minimal version of a hotel
民宿
We stayed at a cozy B&B during our vacation. The owner was really nice and even made us breakfast.
short for Bed and Breakfast, a small and minimal version of a hotel
民宿
We stayed at a cozy B&B during our vacation. The owner was really nice and even made us breakfast.
hostel (noun)
a cheap place where travellers can stay and share rooms
旅舍
Many young people stay in hostels when they travel to save money.
a cheap place where travellers can stay and share rooms
旅舍
Many young people stay in hostels when they travel to save money.
museum (noun)
a building where objects of art, history, or science are shown
博物館
We saw many interesting paintings at the art museum.
a building where objects of art, history, or science are shown
博物館
We saw many interesting paintings at the art museum.
shuttle bus (noun)
a bus that travels back and forth between two places
接駁巴士
The hotel offers a free shuttle bus to the airport.
a bus that travels back and forth between two places
接駁巴士
The hotel offers a free shuttle bus to the airport.
theme park (noun)
a large place with rides and shows for fun
主題公園
We spent the whole day at the theme park.
a large place with rides and shows for fun
主題公園
We spent the whole day at the theme park.
accommodation (noun)
a place where you stay or live, such as a hotel or house
住宿
A five-star hotel is a luxurious accommodation for weary travellers.
a place where you stay or live, such as a hotel or house
住宿
A five-star hotel is a luxurious accommodation for weary travellers.
attraction (noun)
a place or thing that people visit for fun or interest
景點
The Modern Art Museum is a popular tourist attraction.
a place or thing that people visit for fun or interest
景點
The Modern Art Museum is a popular tourist attraction.
facility (noun)
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular service or activity happens
設施
The sports center has many facilities like a gym and pool.
a place, especially including buildings, where a particular service or activity happens
設施
The sports center has many facilities like a gym and pool.
confirm (verb)
to say or show that something is sure to be true or will definitely happen
確認
Please confirm your reservation by phone.
to say or show that something is sure to be true or will definitely happen
確認
Please confirm your reservation by phone.
participant (noun)
a person who takes part in an activity or event
參加者
There were many participants in the school race, but only three can win a prize.
a person who takes part in an activity or event
參加者
There were many participants in the school race, but only three can win a prize.
location (noun)
the place where something is or happens
地點
The location of the concert is downtown.
the place where something is or happens
地點
The location of the concert is downtown.
prison (noun)
a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes
監獄
The criminal was sent to prison for five years for drug possession.
a place where people are kept as punishment for crimes
監獄
The criminal was sent to prison for five years for drug possession.
weapon (noun)
an object used to fight or defend, like a gun or knife
武器
The police found the murderer’s weapon behind the couch at the crime scene.
an object used to fight or defend, like a gun or knife
武器
The police found the murderer’s weapon behind the couch at the crime scene.
historical (adjective)
related to events from the past
古老的
We visited a historical castle on our trip to Romania.
related to events from the past
古老的
We visited a historical castle on our trip to Romania.
Practice Booklet
Seoul (noun)
the capital city of South Korea
首爾
Seoul is a busy and modern city situated at the heart of Korea.
the capital city of South Korea
首爾
Seoul is a busy and modern city situated at the heart of Korea.
delay (verb)
to make something happen later than planned
延誤
The flight was delayed because of bad weather.
to make something happen later than planned
延誤
The flight was delayed because of bad weather.
fantastic (adjective)
very good or excellent
極好的
We had a fantastic time at the party.
very good or excellent
極好的
We had a fantastic time at the party.
convenient (adjective)
usable under the least difficulty and suits needs at the same time
便利的
The grocery store is near my house which makes it convenient.
usable under the least difficulty and suits needs at the same time
便利的
The grocery store is near my house which makes it convenient.
review (noun)
a report or opinion about something, like a book or movie
評論
After reading a review of the new movie, I was put off from watching it.
a report or opinion about something, like a book or movie
評論
After reading a review of the new movie, I was put off from watching it.
marvellous (adjective)
wonderful or amazing
壯觀的
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
wonderful or amazing
壯觀的
The view from the mountain was marvellous.
atmosphere (noun)
the feeling or mood of a place
氣氛
The dark lighting of the restaurant gave it a mysterious atmosphere.
the feeling or mood of a place
氣氛
The dark lighting of the restaurant gave it a mysterious atmosphere.
reasonable (adjective)
fair and not too extreme
合理的
The price for the meal was reasonable.
fair and not too extreme
合理的
The price for the meal was reasonable.
relaxed (adjective)
calm and free from stress
放鬆的
She felt relaxed after the taking time away from work and going on vacation.
calm and free from stress
放鬆的
She felt relaxed after the taking time away from work and going on vacation.
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spa (noun)
a place where people go to relax and get health treatments
水療中心
We spent the afternoon at the spa and got a Thai massage.
a place where people go to relax and get health treatments
水療中心
We spent the afternoon at the spa and got a Thai massage.
treatment (noun)
care given to make someone feel better or heal
治療
The doctor gave me treatment for my cold.
care given to make someone feel better or heal
治療
The doctor gave me treatment for my cold.
massage (noun)
the act of rubbing and pressing muscles to relax them
按摩
I had a relaxing massage after a long day which released the tension from my muscles.
the act of rubbing and pressing muscles to relax them
按摩
I had a relaxing massage after a long day which released the tension from my muscles.
costume (noun)
clothes worn to look like a character or for special occasions
服裝; 戲服
She wore a princess costume for the castle-themed party.
clothes worn to look like a character or for special occasions
服裝; 戲服
She wore a princess costume for the castle-themed party.
coach (noun)
a large bus for travel
旅遊巴
The tour we signed up for arranged a coach to bring us around the city.
a large bus for travel
旅遊巴
The tour we signed up for arranged a coach to bring us around the city.
deluxe (adjective)
comfortable, high quality, and usually more expensive
豪華的
We stayed in a deluxe hotel room with a sea view.
comfortable, high quality, and usually more expensive
豪華的
We stayed in a deluxe hotel room with a sea view.
vegetarian (adjective)
not eating any type of meat
素食的
I can’t believe this scrumptious meal is vegetarian.
not eating any type of meat
素食的
I can’t believe this scrumptious meal is vegetarian.
tournament (noun)
a competition where players or teams play against each other, and winners of each match play against each other until one player or team is left
錦標賽
Our school team won the inter-school basketball tournament.
a competition where players or teams play against each other, and winners of each match play against each other until one player or team is left
錦標賽
Our school team won the inter-school basketball tournament.
instructor (noun)
a person who teaches a skill or subject
導師
The swimming instructor showed us how to float.
a person who teaches a skill or subject
導師
The swimming instructor showed us how to float.
reserve (noun)
a supply of something kept or stored until it’s needed
儲備
The government keeps a water reserve in reservoirs in case of water shortages.
a supply of something kept or stored until it’s needed
儲備
The government keeps a water reserve in reservoirs in case of water shortages.
