雅思IELTS詞彙：旅行與假期
旅行與假期在整個Speaking（口說）考試中不斷出現：Part 1幾乎一定會問到假期或旅行習慣，好幾張常見的Part 2題卡（cue card）要你描述去過的地方，Part 3則常延伸到旅遊對當地經濟或環境的影響等更廣的主題。這個主題也經常出現在以旅遊、全球化或環境為題的Writing（寫作）Task 2作文中。
考官在這個主題聽Lexical Resource（詞彙資源）時，期待的不只是「nice」這個字。他們會注意你能否從「very good」、「very beautiful」和「very tired」進一步用出以英語為母語的人實際會一起使用的詞語搭配，例如「soak up the atmosphere」或「off the beaten track」，以及你能否像談旅行的好處一樣自然地談它的壞處，例如過度觀光。
這裡最常見的錯誤有三個：每個描述都重複「very [adjective]」；把固定片語直接從另一種語言翻譯，結果在英文裡聽起來不自然；以及用了一個罕見、看似「厲害」的字，卻和它所修飾的名詞根本搭不起來。精準而自然的搭配，比字罕見與否更重要。
如果你搜尋的是假期用字，而不是旅行用字，下方Band 6和Band 7的分組涵蓋了描述假期本身的字：「a beach holiday」、「a day trip」、「a long weekend」、「a package holiday」、「a staycation」、「peak season」。它們能直接回答Part 1的問題「What kind of holidays do you like?」，而「recharge my batteries」或「a well-earned break」則說明原因。
這個主題會出現在哪裡
- Part 1關於你自己生活的暖身題目，例如「Do you prefer travelling alone or with other people?」，下方還有另外4題。
- Part 2針對題卡進行1～2分鐘的個人陳述，例如Describe a place you visited that you would recommend to others, Describe a quiet place where you like to spend time, Describe a natural place you have visited。
- Part 3較抽象的追問，也是精準用語最重要的地方，例如「Does tourism do more harm than good to popular destinations?」。
- Writing Task 2關於「旅行與假期」的作文題目，同樣會獎勵這些片語：你能說出口的詞語搭配，就能寫進作文。
與其說…不如說…
想法相同，用詞更精準。左欄是大多數考生最先想到的說法；右欄是考官聽起來更精準的說法。
| 常見說法 | 更好的說法 |
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| a very nice place | a breathtaking spot更有力、更具體的形容詞 |
| it was very crowded | it was packed with tourists自然的詞語搭配，取代「very」 |
| I want to see new things | I want to broaden my horizons道地的說法，動機表達得更精準 |
| the trip was tiring | the trip took its toll on me考官認可、比較少見的自然片語 |
| we planned everything before we went | we planned the trip down to the last detail增加精準度，又不增加文法風險 |
| it is a place tourists like | it is a hidden gem道地的說法，專屬旅遊情境 |
| I like to relax on holiday | I like to unwind on holiday更自然的動詞，避免重複「relax」 |
| the flight was very long | the flight was a real slog非正式但自然的口語語體 |
| I was very tired after the flight | I was jet-lagged after the flight用一個精準的字取代含糊的感覺 |
| we stayed at home for the holiday | we had a staycation單一名詞就說出整個概念 |
依分數分類的片語
每個片語都附上意思，以及一個你實際說得出口的句子。請學整個句子，而不是只學單獨的單字。
Band 6：基本片語
清楚、正確、常見。用這些就能撐起整個回答，而且聽起來不像背好的。
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go sightseeing
詞語搭配以觀光客的身分參觀著名或有趣的地方
On the first day we usually just go sightseeing around the old town.
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pack my bags
詞語搭配為旅行準備隨身物品
I always pack my bags the night before an early flight.
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book a hotel
詞語搭配事先預訂住宿
We always book a hotel near the beach so we can walk everywhere.
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local cuisine
詞語搭配某個地方的傳統美食
Trying the local cuisine is honestly my favourite part of any trip.
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tourist attraction
詞語搭配遊客會去參觀的地方
The old castle is the main tourist attraction in that town.
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go abroad
詞語搭配前往外國旅行
My family didn't go abroad much when I was a child.
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take a break
詞語搭配從日常作息中休息或放假
We just wanted to take a break from work and do nothing for a week.
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culture shock
單字接觸陌生文化而產生的困惑
I got a bit of culture shock when I first landed in Tokyo.
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travel light
詞語搭配只帶少量行李
I always try to travel light so I'm not dragging huge suitcases around.
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get away
片語動詞暫時離開日常生活去短途旅行
Sometimes you just need to get away from the city for a weekend.
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go on holiday
詞語搭配前往某處度過休息或享樂的一段時間
We go on holiday to the coast every August.
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beach holiday
詞語搭配主要在海邊度過的假期
A beach holiday is my idea of a perfect rest.
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day trip
詞語搭配當天出發、當天回來的出遊
We took a day trip to the mountains last weekend.
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a long weekend
詞語搭配前面或後面多放一天假的週末
A long weekend is enough for a short trip to a nearby city.
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jet lag
單字飛越時區造成的疲倦
It took me three days to get over the jet lag after the flight.
Band 7：詞語搭配
天生就會放在一起的詞。從這裡開始，詞彙就會拉開Band 6和Band 7的差距。
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off the beaten track
慣用語遠離一般觀光客會去的地方
We found a tiny fishing village that was well off the beaten track.
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soak up the atmosphere
詞語搭配充分感受一個地方的氛圍
I like to sit in a café and just soak up the atmosphere for a while.
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home comforts
詞語搭配旅行時會想念的、家裡熟悉的舒適
After two weeks backpacking, I really missed my home comforts.
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set off
片語動詞開始一段旅程
We set off before sunrise to beat the traffic out of the city.
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touristy
單字過度迎合觀光客，常帶負面意味
The main square felt a bit too touristy for my taste.
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budget for a trip
詞語搭配規劃一趟旅行要花多少錢
We always budget for a trip months in advance so it doesn't feel rushed.
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rough it
慣用語旅行時不享受平常的舒適條件
On that camping trip we had to rough it without proper showers for days.
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itinerary
單字旅程的預定行程
Our itinerary was so packed that we barely had time to relax.
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get away from it all
慣用語完全逃離日常的壓力
I booked the cabin because I just wanted to get away from it all.
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culturally immersive
詞語搭配能深入融入當地文化
Staying with a local family made the trip far more culturally immersive.
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run-of-the-mill
慣用語平凡而不起眼
The hotel was fine, but honestly quite run-of-the-mill compared to the reviews.
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whet my appetite for travel
詞語搭配勾起更想旅行的渴望
That first solo trip really whet my appetite for travel.
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package holiday
詞語搭配交通和住宿由同一家公司一起安排的假期
My parents prefer a package holiday because everything is organised for them.
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staycation
單字在家或在家附近度過的假期
Last summer we had a staycation and explored our own region.
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recharge my batteries
慣用語休息以便重新有精力
A week by the sea is the best way to recharge my batteries.
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peak season
詞語搭配度假地一年中最繁忙的時期
The beaches are crowded in peak season, so we go in June.
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a well-earned break
詞語搭配辛苦工作後理應獲得的休息
After the exams I treated myself to a well-earned break.
Band 8：精準用語
精準，而且常常是慣用語。只在真正合適的地方用，不要當成裝飾。
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a breathtaking spot
詞語搭配美得令人屏息的地點
The viewpoint over the valley was honestly a breathtaking spot at sunset.
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steeped in history
詞語搭配與悠久豐富的歷史有深厚的關聯
The old quarter is steeped in history, with buildings dating back centuries.
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a stone's throw from
慣用語離某處很近
Our apartment was a stone's throw from the beach, which was ideal.
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overtourism
單字遊客數量過多而破壞一個地方
Local guides say overtourism has genuinely changed that old town.
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unspoiled scenery
詞語搭配未被開發破壞的自然景觀
We hiked for hours through completely unspoiled scenery with no other tourists in sight.
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a whistle-stop tour
慣用語在短時間內匆匆走訪許多地方
We only had two days, so it ended up being a whistle-stop tour of the capital.
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rejuvenating getaway
詞語搭配能恢復精力和身心健康的旅行
After a stressful year, we needed a genuinely rejuvenating getaway somewhere quiet.
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cultural immersion
詞語搭配深入體驗另一種文化
Living with a host family gave us real cultural immersion rather than a surface visit.
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wanderlust
單字強烈想旅行、看新地方的渴望
My grandfather's stories gave me a lifelong wanderlust.
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a once-in-a-lifetime trip
詞語搭配特別到預期只會去一次的旅程
Seeing the northern lights was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for us.
自我測驗
從上方例句中挑出8個句子，並把片語拿掉。選出適合填入空格的片語：按1～4或直接點選。
第1題，共8題
大聲說出來練習
只讀過的片語還不是你的。大聲回答這些題目，數一數上方的片語中有多少是你實際用得上的。
Part 1題目
- Do you prefer travelling alone or with other people?
- How often do you go on holiday?
- What kind of places do you like to visit?
- Do you prefer travelling by plane, train, or car?
- Is it better to plan a trip in detail or travel spontaneously?
Part 3題目
- Does tourism do more harm than good to popular destinations?
- How has budget travel changed the way people take holidays?
- Why do some people prefer package holidays over independent travel?
- What effect does tourism have on local economies?
- Will virtual travel ever replace real travel?
常見問題
「off the beaten track」屬於哪個Band？
表格把它列在Band 7，因為它是一個自然的慣用語，前提是用在談旅行或探索較不為人知的地方的情境，而且用得準確。這個標示只是參考，說明這個片語有多常見；評分標準（band descriptors）並不會替個別片語評分。
在Speaking考試中說「a very nice place」安全嗎？
這個說法正確但籠統；像「breathtaking」或「picturesque」這樣更精準的字，能展現你對Lexical Resource更強的掌控。
我實際上該準備幾個旅行的詞語搭配？
準備10～15個練熟、能準確使用的自然詞語搭配，勝過一長串用得彆扭的罕見單字。
在IELTS中該說「holiday」還是「vacation」？
兩個都可以。「Holiday」是英式用字，「vacation」是美式用字，而IELTS.org表示考試接受英式或美式拼寫，因此兩種英語變體都不會被扣分。Lexical Resource評分項目看重的是用字是否準確，例如「I went on holiday」或「I went on vacation」，而不是「I went to holiday」。選一個，並在整個回答中維持一致。
「travel」、「trip」和「journey」有什麼差別？
「Travel」是泛指的活動，通常是不可數名詞，例如「I love travel」、「travel broadens the mind」。「A trip」是一次出行，涵蓋在外的那段時間，例如「a day trip」、「a business trip」。「A journey」是從一個地方到另一個地方的過程，例如「a long journey by train」。說成「a travel」，或明明指的是一趟旅行卻說成「a journey to the beach」，是這個主題最常見的失誤之一。