Travel

In the early days, people had no means of transport. Whenever they had to go somewhere they walked on feet. They used animals to carry their goods. It took a great deal to time. The invention of the wheel proved to be a boon for the people. It made transport easier. By and by different means of transport such as railways, airways, etc. developed. Airplanes have made travel faster. Now, we can cover a long distance within hours.

 

Reasons for Travel in the Past

1. Trade

In the past, people traveled for trade purposes. They would travel long distances to sell their goods or exchange them for other products. For example, the Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected Asia with the Mediterranean region.

2. Exploration

Exploration was another reason for travel in the past. People were curious about new lands, cultures, and resources. Explorers like Christopher Columbus and Vasco da Gama traveled to discover new trade routes and expand their empires.

3. Education

In the past, people also traveled for educational purposes. They would travel to study at prestigious universities or to learn from renowned scholars. For example, in the Middle Ages, students from all over Europe would travel to the University of Bologna in Italy to study law. 5. Health Travel for health reasons was also common in the past. People would travel to seek medical treatment, visit natural springs or hot baths, or to escape unhealthy environments. For example, in the 19th century, people would travel to the seaside for the fresh air and the healing properties of the ocean.

4. Health

Travel for health reasons was also common in the past. People would travel to seek medical treatment, visit natural springs or hot baths, or to escape unhealthy environments. For example, in the 19th century, people would travel to the seaside for the fresh air and the healing properties of the ocean.

 

Countries and Nationalities

The English word “nationality” is not used

very often in everyday conversation. It is a more formal word that is more often seen in written form in documents related to immigration or tourism.

·         Almost no one will ask “What is your nationality” in a normal conversation.

·         Instead, you might hear “Where are you from?” or “Where do you come from?”

·         You can answer this way: “I’m (Ukrainian, American, Mexican, etc.).”

·         Or: “I am from (Ukraine, America, Poland, etc.).”

Today we invite you to learn the names of nationalities in English, as well as the countries they originate and the language that is spoken there.

Nationalities

Forming nationality adjectives and nouns from country names is not always simple in English. Use the nationality adjective ending in -ese or -ish with a plural verb, to refer to all people of that nationality. The adjective listed also often refers to the language spoken in the country, although this is not always the case.

Examples

·         Country: I live in Japan.

·         Adjective: He likes Japanese food.

·         Origins: She is a Japanese person. = She is from Japan. = She is Japanese.

·         Language: She speaks Japanese.

·         Describing a group: Spaniards often drink wine. = Spanish people often drink wine.

·         Describing a group: The Chinese enjoy fireworks. = Chinese people enjoy fireworks.

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