My Passport and My Ticket
- English level
- Level 1
- Topic
- Travel
- Estimated reading time
- 1 min
Do you want to travel to a new country?
You need two things: a passport and a ticket.
A passport is a small book.
It shows your name and your photo.
You [cannot] enter a new country without it.
A ticket is your pass to get on a plane.
It shows your seat and your flight time.
Without a ticket, you [cannot] fly.
Before a trip, you pack your bag.
You put in your clothes and your passport.
At the airport, an officer looks at your passport.
Then you walk to the plane and find your seat.
Travel is exciting and fun.
Keep your passport and ticket safe.
Enjoy your trip!
Key Vocabulary
Flight (n) The action or process of flying through the air.UK: flaɪtUS: flaɪtLearn more
Officer (n) A person who holds a position of authority, especially in the police or armed forcesUK: ˈɒfɪsə(r)US: ˈɑːfɪsərLearn 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
Ticket (n) A piece of paper or digital pass allowing entry to an event, travel, or use of a serviceUK: ˈtɪkɪtUS: ˈtɪkɪtLearn more
Travel (n) Go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.UK: ˈtrævlUS: ˈtrævlLearn more
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