10 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of a long-haul flight?
It covers a long distance, especially by air
What does the phrase 'off the beaten track' mean?
Venturing into unknown or unexplored areas
What is the primary purpose of packing provisions?
To have necessary supplies for a journey
What is the opposite of 'off the beaten track'?
On the beaten track
What is the typical duration of a long-haul flight?
Over 11 hours
Why is it important to pack provisions?
To ensure you have necessary supplies for the journey
What is the meaning of 'provisions' in the context of travel?
Food and other necessary supplies
What is the characteristic of a place that is 'off the beaten track'?
It is far away from popular tourist destinations
What is the benefit of packing enough provisions?
You can ensure you have necessary supplies for the journey
What is the main difference between a long-haul flight and a short-haul flight?
The distance traveled
Study Notes
Phrase Definitions
- Rags-to-riches: a situation where someone becomes very rich after being very poor
- Safe and sound: not damaged or hurt at all
- Side by side: directly next to each other
- Slowly but surely: doing something in a slow and gradual way, but achieving definite results
Vocabulary
- Uncharted territory: an activity or subject that people do not know about or have not experienced before
- Long-haul: travelling a long distance, especially by air
- Off the beaten track: far away from the places that people usually visit
- Provisions: food and other necessary supplies, especially for a journey
Phrasal Verbs
- Be up for: willing to do a particular activity
- Brush up on: to practise and improve your skills or knowledge of something
- Come up against: to have to deal with something difficult or unpleasant
This quiz is about the meaning and usage of the phrase 'rags-to-riches', a common English idiom. Take this quiz to learn more about its application and examples.
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