Workplace Word Families, Set 6 — Travel & Airport (B1)

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The shuttle bus departs from the hotel lobby every thirty minutes and takes guests directly to the . (AIRPORT)

Correct answer: airport

"Airport" is the compound noun for a facility for aircraft to take off and land; it combines "air" + "port"; "airfield" refers to a smaller facility; "aeroport" is the French form — in TOEIC English, "airport" is always the correct term.

Passengers travelling to New York should proceed to 22 for boarding at least 40 minutes before departure. (GATE)

Correct answer: gate

"Gate" is the noun for a numbered boarding area in an airport terminal; "boarding gate" and "departure gate" are common collocations; "door" and "terminal" are related but not interchangeable with "gate" in TOEIC airport vocabulary.

Passengers are reminded that each piece of hand must fit in the overhead compartment. (BAGGAGE)

Correct answer: baggage

"Baggage" is the uncountable noun for bags and suitcases carried by a traveller; "luggage" is a synonym equally acceptable in this context; "bags" is informal — TOEIC uses both "baggage" and "luggage" as standard aviation terms.

All travellers must present a valid at the border control desk before entering the country. (PASSPORT)

Correct answer: passport

"Passport" is the compound noun for an official travel document issued by a government; it combines "pass" (to cross) + "port" (a gateway); "___ control" is the fixed TOEIC collocation for the border security check point.

She had to apply for a business six weeks before her planned trip to the conference in Beijing. (VISA)

Correct answer: visa

"Visa" is the noun for an official endorsement granting entry to a country for a specified purpose; it derives from Latin "charta visa" (document seen/approved) and is used as a standalone noun with no common English derivational forms.

The delegation's samples were held at for 48 hours pending inspection by border officials. (CUSTOMS)

Correct answer: customs

"Customs" (plural) is the noun for the government authority that controls what enters and leaves a country; it is always used in the plural in this sense; "custom" (singular) means a tradition or habit — a completely different meaning.

Online is available from 24 hours before departure and allows passengers to select their seats. (CHECK-IN)

Correct answer: check-in

"Check-in" (hyphenated as a noun) is the process of registering for a flight or hotel; "check in" (two words, no hyphen) is the phrasal verb — TOEIC uses "check-in desk," "online check-in," and "check in early" consistently with this spelling difference.

Standard time is midday; guests wishing to stay later may request a late departure for an additional fee. (CHECK-OUT)

Correct answer: check-out

"Check-out" (hyphenated as a noun) is the time at which guests must leave a hotel; "check out" (two words) is the phrasal verb; the noun "check-out" is a fixed TOEIC hospitality term in expressions like "check-out time" and "early check-out."

The conference fee covers all meals but delegates must arrange their own for the three-night stay. (LODGE)

Correct answer: lodging

"Lodge" + -ing → "lodging" — the noun for accommodation or the act of staying temporarily; "lodgings" (plural) refers to rented rooms; "lodge" as a noun is a specific type of accommodation (ski lodge); TOEIC uses "lodging" to mean accommodation in general.

The executive team booked a presidential on the top floor for the visiting CEO and her delegation. (SUITE)

Correct answer: suite

"Suite" is the noun for a set of connected hotel rooms; note the silent "e" pronunciation — it is said as "sweet," not "suit"; "suit" (clothing) is a common spelling error; TOEIC uses "suite" in collocations like "executive suite" and "presidential suite."

The travel agent confirmed the hotel by email and included the confirmation number for reference. (BOOK)

Correct answer: booking

"Book" + -ing → "booking" — the noun for an advance reservation; "reservation" is the American English equivalent; "booked" is past tense; "book" alone is a noun (a publication) — "the hotel ___" confirming a reservation requires the gerund-noun "booking."

The flight meant that several delegates missed the opening ceremony of the annual conference. (DELAY)

Correct answer: delayed

"Delay" + -ed → "delayed" — the adjective meaning held back or later than scheduled; "delayed flight" is a fixed TOEIC collocation; "delaying" is a participle meaning currently causing delay; "delay" alone is a noun or verb — "The ___ flight" requires an adjective modifier.

The itinerary included a twelve-hour in Dubai, giving the team time to rest before the onward flight. (STOPOVER)

Correct answer: stopover

"Stopover" is the compound noun for a planned break in a journey where a traveller stays for a period before continuing; a "layover" is the American English equivalent; both are acceptable in TOEIC contexts.

The cheapest route involves a six-hour at O'Hare International Airport before the connecting flight. (LAYOVER)

Correct answer: layover

"Layover" is the American English term for a period of waiting between flights at an intermediate airport; in British English, "stopover" is more common; TOEIC tests both terms — learners should know they are interchangeable in this travel context.

The airline allows each passenger one piece of checked weighing up to 23 kilograms free of charge. (LUGGAGE)

Correct answer: luggage

"Luggage" is the uncountable noun for bags and suitcases brought by a traveller; "baggage" is a direct synonym and equally correct; learners should avoid "luggages" or "baggages" — both are uncountable and cannot be pluralised.

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