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Symptoms; (noun) physical or emotional signs that show something is wrong with your body or mind.
They can be things like pain, coughing, fever, tiredness, or feeling sad.
It wasn’t raining this morning, but there were some rain drops.
When the camel I rode stood up, I felt like I was about to fall off.
Be careful when you travel, you shouldn’t drink fresh water or use ice cubes.
I’ll be interested to hear about your (vacation / travel / tour) when you return.
When you travel, who decides where to go?
When I travel, my husband makes most of the decisions. (NOT he makes)
It is not common or grammatically correct to use a person's name with the term "couple" to refer to a married couple.
Susan and her husband like to travel. (NOT Susan’s couple like to travel)
The couple next door plan to renovate their house. (= The two people in a romantic or long term relationship next door)
Fracture; (verb) fractures, fracturing, fractured (past & past participle) to crack or to break a bone, or other hard objects & materials
She fell down and fractured her arm.
Recess (noun) a break between school classes
Children are required to go outside during their lunch recess to play and get fresh air.
Repair focuses on fixing something that is broken or not working correctly; for objects like furniture, vehicles etc
The plumber came to repair the leaking faucet in the kitchen.
My bicycle tire is flat, it needs to be repaired.
Renovate involves making aesthetic or cosmetic improvements to update or enhance the appearance of a space or object; typically includes cosmetic changes like painting, replacing flooring, or updating fixtures.
They decided to renovate their bathroom by installing new tiles and fixtures.
The old house was renovated to give it a more modern and stylish look.
Reform typically refers to making significant changes to improve or transform something; often on larger-scale changes in systems or institutions.
The government implemented reforms to improve the education system.
The organization is pushing for legal reforms to protect the rights of workers.
Introduction to the word tour
Private tour; an exclusive and customized travel experience for an individual or small group of people; often with a dedicated tour guide
Self-guided tour; you explore a destination on your own, without a designated tour guide
Referring to the entire group:
"Our tour consists of 40 individuals.”
"We're a large group on this tour.”
Describing the group's activities:
"During the tour, we will visit various destinations,”
"The tour includes sightseeing, cultural activities, and group meals.”
Talking about the tour itinerary, accommodations, transportation, and tour guide
"We have a packed itinerary for our tour.”
"Our tour provides comfortable accommodations and a knowledgeable guide.”
Discussing interactions within the group:
"Being part of a large tour allows us to meet new people and make friends.”
“We have formed a tight-knit community during the tour.”
Compound words using tour; these are just a few examples
Sightseeing tour: It can be conducted with or without a guide
Guided tour: a guide is typically an integral part of a guided tour
City tour: can be conducted with or without a guide, for example hop-on-hop-off bus tours with pre-recorded audio guides, while others may have live guides leading the tour.
Walking tour: often involve a guide who leads the participants on foot, sharing information, stories, and historical facts about the places visited.
Bus tour: Bus tours may or may not include a guide.
Wine tour: some wine tours include a guide who provides information about the wineries, wine production, and facilitates tastings, while others may be self-guided
Cultural tour: Cultural tours can have guides to offer insights into local culture, traditions, and historical significance.
Adventure tour: Adventure tours may or may not involve guides.
