Resources for Unit 2. City Life – Global Success 9

1. Vocabulary for Unit 2. CITY LIFE

biogas

(n) /ˈbaɪoʊˌgæs/ = methane (khí sinh học).
e.g. They use biogas produced from organic waste for cooking.

amenities

(n) /əˈmiːnɪtiz/ = facilities (tiện ích).
e.g. Our community center was renovated to improve its amenities.

congestion

(n) /kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ = overcrowding (tắc nghẽn).
e.g. Urban congestion can significantly affect quality of life.

leftover

(n) /ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/ = remains (thức ăn thừa).
e.g. We had enough leftovers from dinner to make another meal.

biodegradable

(a) /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/ = compostable (phân hủy sinh học).
e.g. It's important to use biodegradable packaging to reduce waste.

metropolitan

(a) /ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən/ = urban (thuộc về đô thị).
e.g. The metropolitan area has seen rapid growth over the past decade.

collaborate

(v) /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/ = cooperate (hợp tác).
e.g. We need to collaborate with other departments to complete this project.

pedestrian

(n) /pəˈdɛstriən/ = walker (người đi bộ).
e.g. The city is planning to widen sidewalks for pedestrians.

innovation

(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ = novelty (đổi mới).
e.g. The company is known for its commitment to innovation.

bustling

(a) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ = lively (nhộn nhịp).
e.g. The downtown area is bustling even late at night.

tram

(n) /træm/ = streetcar (xe điện).
e.g. We took the tram to get to the museum.

smart card

(n) /ˈsmɑrt kɑrd/ = chip card (thẻ thông minh).
e.g. You can load money onto a smart card to use in public transport.

sky train

(n) /ˈskaɪ treɪn/ = elevated train (tàu điện trên cao).
e.g. The sky train offers a quick route across the city without traffic delays.

documentary

(n) /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəri/ = factual film (phim tài liệu).
e.g. We watched a documentary about the ocean's deep-sea creatures.

concrete jungle

(n) /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ = urban sprawl (rừng bê tông).
e.g. Some people feel lost living in the concrete jungle.