Going on a cruise around the world

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Test No. incompl/elem-2 "Money accepted", question 4

He must have a lot of money because this summer he is going on a cruise ......... the world.

(a) about
(b) around
(c) across
(d) through

Test No. incompl/elem-2 "Money accepted", answer 4

He must have a lot of money because this summer he is going on a cruise around the world.

Correct answer: (b) around
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[Torsten]

Hi,

As you can see the correct expression is going on a cruise around the world.

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[Neerajnisha]

can it be across the world. i m bit confused abiut it

[Neerajnisha]

can it be across the world. i m bit confused about it

[Beeesneees]

The world is (sort of) spherical so around is a better word if you intend to circumnavigate it.
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[Santak]

Hello Mr. Torsten,
Can you give an example differentiating the use of the phrases "across the world" and "around the world"?
With regards,
Santak Dalai

[Beeesneees]

Hi Santak,

As you can see from the conversation above ' around the world' is the correct expression.

'Across the world' is incorrect because of the shape of the world. We tend to speak about crossing countries, rather than the world.

He is travelling around the world from Australia to Alaska.
He is travelling across the country from North to South
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[Alan]

Hi Santak,

'Around the world' as the preferred choice in this test suggests physically travelling from one country to another. 'Across the world' is used more in a figurative sense to suggest worldwide as in: This piece of music is recognized across the world.

Alan
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[Kashianalys]

well, its really difficult to identify the exact correct word, I have every time tried my best to choose the correct word, but it isn't correct. What can I do in this regard to learn the correct usage of the word? Help please!

[Beeesneees]

It's just a question of familiarising yourself enough with the vocabulary. There's no easy option, though there are some tips and tricks for remembering vocabulary, such as choosing an unfamiliar word and making sure you use it several times in a short period until you get used to it, or writing a small group of words and definitions on a note and sticking it in sight until you know them well.
I believe some learners have used software to make 'flashcards' (small strips of card that they can pick up in any order and test themselves with) with words on one side and meanings on the other.
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