Advanced Vocabulary for IELTS 7.0+: FOOD, TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS (Part 1)

Food, travel and holidays are recurrent and few of the most popular topics in IELTS exam. To achieve a high IELTS band score on the exam, particularly a 7.0 or above, requires not only a strong command of English but also a rich IELTS vocabulary. In this blog series, we’ll explore some exercises on advanced vocabulary related to three common IELTS topics: Food, Travel, and Holidays.

FOOD, TRAVEL AND HOLIDAYS (Part 1)

Your Hotel

(A) Chose the correct answer option from the four choices, a – d.

1. The room was_____________ decorated in gold and silver; it was quite simply over the top.

a ostentatiously b. tantalisingly c. tactfully d. benevolently

2. They made _____________ preparations in anticipation of the arrival of their celebrity guests.

a degenerate b. decadent c. elaborate d. strenuous

3. It was a(n) _____________ location with an intoxicating sense of romance, something akin to what one might find described in a fairytale.

a chivalrous b. whimsical c. enchanting d. extravagant

4. The decor of the hotel was _____________; it screamed ‘five-star’ from the moment you stepped into the lobby.

a sumptuous b. picturesque c. idyllic d. quaint

5. Dinner was_____________ , and the after-dinner entertainment was equally exceptional.

a delectable b. despicable c. voluptuous d. ravishing

6. The location was far from _____________ and certainly not as described on the brochure,

a nostalgic b. melodious c. opulent d. idyllic

7. The venue had a lovely, warm _____________ and we felt very comfortable there.

a semblance b. ambience c. traction d. disposition

8. The prices were _____________ and there was little value for money to be had in any of the items on the menu.

a oppressive b. exacting c. extortionate d. fraudulent

9. The _____________ was decorated in an Edwardian style, but it looked like the inside of the building had been brought right up to date.

a facade b. veneer c. guise d. camouflage

10. Our hotel room was surprisingly _____________ , especially taking into consideration that it was very reasonably priced.

a decadent b. commodious c. languid d. vivacious

11. The level of service we received from all staff, without exception, was quite simply _____________ .

a gallant b. solicitous c. punctilious d. exemplary

12. The hotel’s description in the brochure was_____________ in the extreme and we were left utterly disappointed on arrival.

a fallacious b. pretentious c. perplexing d. erratic

(B) Put the words of similar meaning together in groups.

1. Charming
2. Fashionable
3. Understated
4. Classy
5. Vulgar
6. Isolated
7. Basic
8. Clean
9. Noisy
10. Dull
11. Not spacious
12. Unconventional

ANSWER KEY

Your Hotel

(A)

1. a 2. c 3. c 4. a 5. a 6. d 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. b 11. d 12. a

(B)

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