Five Things to Pack for a Trip
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Travel
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min

You are ready to travel!
But wait - do you have your bag ready?
Your passport is the most important thing.

You [cannot] go to another country without it.
Money is the next thing to pack.
You need money for food and a hotel.
Pack clean clothes for each day.

Do not forget your toothbrush.
Your phone is very helpful on a trip.
It can show you maps and new places.
A small bag is easy to carry.

Pack only what you need.
Now your bag is ready.
Have a great trip!
Key Vocabulary
Hotel (n) An establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists.UK: həʊˈtelUS: hoʊˈtelLearn more
Money (n) A current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; coins and banknotes collectively.UK: ˈmʌniUS: ˈmʌniLearn more
Pack (n) A small cardboard or paper container and the items contained within it.UK: pækUS: pækLearn more
Passport (n) An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.UK: ˈpɑːspɔːtUS: ˈpæspɔːrtLearn more
Toothbrush (n) A small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the teeth.UK: ˈtuːθ.brʌʃUS: ˈtuːθ.brʌʃLearn more
Travel (n) Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.UK: ˈtrævlUS: ˈtrævlLearn more

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