[B] The Oasis of the Seas - The Biggest Cruise Ship in the World

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

vessel

[ 'ves-uhl ]

noun

- a large boat or ship

The research team used a specialized vessel to explore the deep-sea environment and collect samples from the ocean floor.

voyage

[ 'voi-ij ]

noun

- a long trip, especially by ship

The crew eagerly anticipated the long voyage across the Atlantic, and the passengers were excited to explore the historic cities they would visit along the way.

wander

[ 'won-der ]

verb

- to walk around slowly in a relaxed way

After finishing their hike, they decided to wander around the town and discover some charming local shops.

exotic

[ ig-'zot-ik ]

adjective

- unusual and exciting because of coming from a country that is far away

During their vacation, they enjoyed trying exotic dishes at the local restaurant, which featured flavors and ingredients they had never tasted before.

manoeuvre

[ muh-'noo-ver ]

verb

- to turn an object and make it go where you want

To avoid the obstacle in the road, the driver had to manoeuvre the car sharply to the left.

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Direction: Read the passage aloud. Then, read it silently.

The Oasis of the Seas

COMPREHENSION CHECK 🧠 A. Directions: Identify if the statements are TRUE of FALSE. If the statement is FALSE, provide the correct answer.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

The biggest attraction of the ship is a giant open-air theatre that is a swimming pool at night and an entertainment arena by day.
The Oasis of the Seas is four times the size of the Titanic with a weight of 225,000 tons.
The ship's passengers can walk through a park, eat and drink in 24 restaurants or travel up and down between decks.
Royal Caribbean International built the vessel in Finland and it had its first voyage in December 2019.
The Oasis of the Seas is 40% bigger than any other cruise ship in the world and is considered the world's largest cruise ship.

B. Direction: Answer the following questions based on the article.

What makes the Oasis of the Seas one of the most modern ships on the seas?
How many passengers can the ship's open-air theatre accommodate?
Where can mothers leave their small children while they go shopping in the ship's boutiques?
Why is it easy to manoeuvre the ship, according to the captain?

C. Direction: Match the words in column A with their synonyms in column B.

A	B
1. virtually	a. outdoor
2. open-air	b. first
3. automated	c. almost
4. giant	d. automatic
5. maiden	e. large