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IB English B: Experiences

Leisure, holidays, life stories, rites of passage, migration. 2 subtopics, 11 key terms.

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In this topic: 2.1 · 2.2

2.1Leisure, travel and customs

Key terms

itinerary
a planned route for a journey
off the beaten track
away from popular tourist places
overtourism
too many tourists damaging a place
custom / tradition
a long-established practice
to broaden one's horizons
to gain new experiences and perspectives

Topics: leisure activities, holidays and travel, life stories, rites of passage, customs and traditions, migration.

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Exam tip: Narratives in Paper 1 (blog, diary) are where tense variety earns criterion A marks.

2.2Life stories, rites of passage and migration

Key terms

rite of passage
a ceremony or event marking a new stage of life
coming of age
becoming an adult
to settle in
to adapt to a new place
homesickness
sadness from missing home
integration
becoming part of a new society
refugee / asylum seeker
person fleeing danger / person requesting protection

Rites of passage: graduation, quinceañera, bar and bat mitzvah, getting a driving licence, first job.

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Exam tip: “Used to” vs “be used to” is a classic accuracy test: get it right and show it off.

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