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[A] Travel and Adventure I

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

triumphant

[ trahy-'uhm-fuhnt ]

adjective

- having achieved a great victory (= winning a war or competition) or success, or feeling very happy and proud because of such an achievement

He was insistent, compelling, unyielding and ultimately triumphant.

treacherous

[ 'trech-er-uhs ]

adjective

- if the ground or sea is treacherous, it is extremely dangerous, especially because of bad weather conditions.

Snow and ice have left many roads treacherous, and drivers are warned to use caution.

scale

[ skeyl ]

verb

- to climb up something, especially a steep surface like a wall, mountain, or cliff.

The mountaineers scaled the icy peak despite the harsh weather conditions.

nestle

[ 'nes-uhl ]

verb

- to be in, or put something in, a protected position, with bigger things around it

The cottage was nestled among the trees on the hillside.

fingers crossed

phrase

- a phrase used to express hope or wish for good luck.

I have a job interview tomorrow—fingers crossed I get it!

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Direction: Read and understand the different idiomatic expressions below.

A. a thirst for adventure

  • a strong desire to experience exciting or adventurous activities.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

What drives you to travel to such extreme places?

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Emily

I’ve always had a thirst for adventure—it’s in my nature to seek the extraordinary.

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Lisa

That’s admirable. Your stories must be fascinating.

B. arduous journey

  • a difficult and tiring trip.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

How was your trek through the Andes?

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Emily

It was an arduous journey, but reaching Machu Picchu made every step worthwhile.

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Lisa

I can imagine. It must have been breathtaking.

C. put someone on standby

  • to make someone wait for a decision or availability, often in travel contexts.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

Did you manage to get a seat on the flight?

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Emily

Not yet. They put me on standby, so I’m hoping for a last-minute opening.

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Lisa

Fingers crossed for you.

D. off the beaten track

  • away from well-known or frequently visited places.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

Where did you stay during your trip abroad?

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Emily

I chose a small village off the beaten track for a more authentic experience.

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Lisa

That sounds incredible. I’d love to do the same.

E. intrepid explorer

  • a brave and adventurous traveler.

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Dialogue

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Lisa

You’ve ventured into some risky territories. Aren’t you afraid?

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Emily

Not at all. Being an intrepid explorer means embracing the unknown.

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Lisa

Your courage is inspiring.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

Part I

Direction: Choose the appropriate expressions to complete each of the sentences.

off the beaten track put someone on standby
a thirst for adventure arduous journey
intrepid explorer

  1. Despite the harsh weather conditions, the pushed forward, determined to reach the summit.

  2. Jane has always had , which led her to backpack across South America alone.

  3. The airline had no available seats but in case someone canceled their flight.

  4. The hikers decided to venture and discovered a hidden waterfall deep in the forest.

  5. After days of trekking through the desert, the group completed their , exhausted but triumphant.

Part II

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.

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Part III

Direction: Paraphrase the following sentences. Make sure to paraphrase the underlined idiomatic expressions.

  1. The airline had to put her on standby for the next available flight due to overbooking.

  2. The intrepid explorer ventured into uncharted waters, determined to map the unknown islands of the Pacific.