Travel Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the travel term 'layover' mean?
- A direct flight with no stops
- A stop between connecting flights at an intermediate airport (Correct answer)
- A hotel room booked for a single night
- A refund issued for a canceled ticket
Correct answer: A stop between connecting flights at an intermediate airport
A layover is a stop at an intermediate airport between two legs of a connecting flight.
Question 2: What is an 'itinerary' in travel?
- A type of travel insurance policy
- A scheduled plan listing the details of a trip (Correct answer)
- A discount offered to frequent flyers
- A document proving citizenship
Correct answer: A scheduled plan listing the details of a trip
An itinerary is a detailed plan of a trip, including dates, destinations, and activities.
Question 3: What does 'per diem' mean in the context of business travel?
- A round-trip ticket discount
- A daily allowance given to cover travel expenses (Correct answer)
- A surcharge for last-minute bookings
- A fee charged for excess baggage
Correct answer: A daily allowance given to cover travel expenses
Per diem (Latin for 'per day') is a daily allowance given to employees to cover lodging, food, and other expenses while traveling for work.
Question 4: What is a 'visa on arrival'?
- A visa mailed to your home before departure
- A permit granted at the destination country's entry point upon arrival (Correct answer)
- An electronic travel authorization submitted online
- A multi-year visa allowing unlimited entries
Correct answer: A permit granted at the destination country's entry point upon arrival
A visa on arrival is issued by immigration officials when the traveler arrives at the destination country, rather than being obtained in advance.
Question 5: What does 'non-refundable' mean when booking travel?
- The ticket can be changed for free at any time
- The booking cannot be canceled for a monetary refund (Correct answer)
- The price includes all taxes and fees
- The seat can be upgraded without extra charge
Correct answer: The booking cannot be canceled for a monetary refund
A non-refundable booking means the traveler forfeits the money paid if they cancel the reservation.
Question 6: What is 'jet lag'?
- Delayed luggage on an international flight
- A fatigue and disorientation caused by rapidly crossing multiple time zones (Correct answer)
- A surcharge for overweight carry-on bags
- A type of travel sickness experienced on cruises
Correct answer: A fatigue and disorientation caused by rapidly crossing multiple time zones
Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when a traveler's internal clock is out of sync with the local time after crossing several time zones.
Question 7: What does 'economy class' refer to on a commercial flight?
- The most expensive seating tier with the most legroom
- The standard, lowest-priced seating section of an aircraft (Correct answer)
- A discounted business-class upgrade offered at the gate
- A separate cabin reserved for unaccompanied minors
Correct answer: The standard, lowest-priced seating section of an aircraft
Economy class is the most affordable and most common cabin class on commercial flights, offering standard seating with fewer amenities than business or first class.
Travel Vocabulary 2
What does the travel term 'layover' mean?