Resources for Unit 2. City Life – Global Success 9

1.1. Vocabulary for Week 3. Lessons 1 - 3. U2. Global Success 9

congestion (n) /kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ = blockage (sự ùn tắc).
            e.g. Traffic congestion is a common problem in large cities.

reliable (a) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/ = dependable (đáng tin cậy).
            e.g. He is known for being a reliable friend.

polluted (a) /pəˈlutɪd/ = contaminated (ô nhiễm).
            e.g. The river has become dangerously polluted.

construction (n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/ = building (công trình xây dựng).
            e.g. There is a new office construction project downtown.

modern (a) /ˈmɒdərn/ = contemporary (hiện đại).
            e.g. The museum is known for its modern architecture.

attractive (a) /əˈtræktɪv/ = appealing (hấp dẫn).
            e.g. The brochure made the holiday spot look very attractive.

pricey (a) /ˈpraɪsi/ = expensive (đắt đỏ).
            e.g. That restaurant is quite pricey, but the food is excellent.

amenities (n) /əˈmiːnɪtiz/ = conveniences (tiện ích).
            e.g. The hotel offers many amenities such as a pool and a gym.

downtown (n) /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/ = city center (khu trung tâm thành phố).
            e.g. I love shopping in the downtown area.

metro (n) /ˈmɛtroʊ/ = subway (tàu điện ngầm).
            e.g. Taking the metro is the fastest way to get across the city.

liveable (a) /ˈlɪvəbl/ = habitable (đáng sống).
            e.g. The city has been rated as one of the most liveable places in the world.

sky train (n) /ˈskaɪ treɪn/ = elevated railway (tàu điện trên cao).
            e.g. The sky train provides a scenic route through the downtown area.

concrete jungle (n) /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ = urban area (rừng bê tông, khu đô thị).
            e.g. Living in a concrete jungle can be exhausting with its constant noise and crowds.

 

public transport (n) /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/ = mass transit (phương tiện giao thông công cộng).
            e.g. Public transport is vital for reducing city traffic congestion.

bustling (a) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ = busy (nhộn nhịp).
            e.g. The market is always bustling with people on weekends.