English form 5 notes, Nota Bahasa Inggeris Tingkatan 5 , Chapter 9, Bab 9
GETTING AWAY
Form 5 English: Chapter 9 | Travel, Tourism & Comparisons
Exploring Travel Terminology
Before you get away, you need to know the right words to describe your journey.
Holiday Types
- Package Holiday: A holiday organized by a travel agent, with arrangements for transport and accommodation made at an inclusive price.
- Backpacking: Traveling or hiking carrying one’s belongings in a backpack.
- Eco-tourism: Tourism directed towards exotic, often threatened, natural environments.
Travel Verbs
- Reach: Arrive at a destination.
- Pack: To fill a suitcase with clothes.
- Renew: To extend the validity (e.g., your passport).
- Arrange: To organize plans or accommodation.
Quick Fact: In the UK, the most popular travel destinations are often Spain, France, and the USA.
Comparing Destinations
In this chapter, we focus on how to compare two or more things using adjectives.
1. Basic Comparatives
Add -er for short words and more for longer words.
Short: This flight is cheaper than the train.
Long: The Maldives is more expensive than Bali.
2. Double Comparatives
Used to show that something is changing continuously.
Example: Holiday packages are becoming cheaper and cheaper due to competition.
Example: The weather is getting hotter and hotter.
3. “As … As” Comparison
Used to say that two things are the same or not the same.
Positive: The hotel is as comfortable as I expected.
Negative: Traveling by bus is not as fast as flying.
Gerunds vs Infinitives
Choosing between -ing and to + verb is crucial for accurate English.
| Usage | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| After prepositions | Gerund (-ing) | I am interested in visiting Japan. |
| As a subject | Gerund (-ing) | Sunbathing is my favourite activity. |
| After modal verbs | Bare Infinitive | You should pack your bags early. |
| Passive + to | To-Infinitive | I was made to wait for 5 hours. |
Tricky Verbs: Some verbs like Stop or Remember change meaning!
- I stopped to smoke (I stopped walking to have a cigarette).
- I stopped smoking (I quit the habit of smoking).
Parents vs. Teens: The Holiday Conflict
The reading section of Chapter 9 explores how different generations view the ideal holiday.
Teens’ Perspective (T)
- Think parents are embarrassing on the beach.
- Complain that parents talk too loudly.
- Wish they could go away on their own.
- Find visiting historical sights boring/grumpy.
Parents’ Perspective (P)
- Believe teens complain too much about having nothing to do.
- Want to visit famous landmarks and sights.
- Think teens are ungrateful for the family time.
- Want to rush through everything to see more.
Summary of Travel Trends
Modern travel is shifting towards more active and unique experiences. Activity breaks like surfing in Devon or whale-watching are becoming more popular than traditional sightseeing tours.