左列是一些相当常见或考生使用不正确的语义的词汇。右列是在参加雅思考试时应该使用的词汇，以取得高分。
| Quite common | Should use | Example |
| Travelling place | Travelling destination | Outbound travelling destinations are increasingly prevailing for Asian visitors. |
| Different feeling | Exotic | This restaurant is full of exotic sensations. |
| Travelling around the world | Round-the-world tour | My lifelong dream is to take a round-the-world tour. |
| Trip | Journey | The purpose of a journey is not just to reach a certain destination. |
| Travel plan | Itinerary | According to the itinerary, we may get there in three days. |
| Natural scenery | Natural landscape | The elderly prefer places with a natural landscape. |
| Traffic jam | Traffic congestion | The issue of traffic congestion tends to be more serious in my city. |
| Car exhaust | Gas emission | Smart might produce lees gas emission than other vehicles. |
| On time | Punctual | A punctual start at 8:00a.m. has been announced by the tour guide. |
| Worker | Commuter | For commuters, traffic situation at peak hours is a nightmare. |
| Daily routine | Daily timetable/schedule | My daily timetable is pretty full. |
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