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We relished (enjoyed) everything in the village from the fresh air, cozy ambiance (atmosphere) to beautiful landscapes such as small houses or (rice) paddy fields Travelling is not just about the destination, but also about the company/ way/ time spent with…

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rural

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of the country/ a village # urban

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awe-inspiring

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extremely impressive in a way that makes you feel great respect
a truly awe-inspiring achievement

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adjacent

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a room, building, piece of land etc that is adjacent to something is next to it → We stayed in adjacent rooms.→The building is adjacent to the library.

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resort: /rɪˈzɔːt $ -ɔːrt/

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a place where a lot of people go for holidays →
seaside/beach/ski etc resort a place that is

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Off the beaten track

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off the beaten track is not well known and is far away from the places that people usually visit

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A mode/ means/ medium of transport
Many modes/ means/ mediums of transport

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Single occupancy/ occupant cars

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Owning a private car has become a growing trend.

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Not affordable for everyone
Gas (High gas price) and maintenance are a burden on your budget/ the average family.

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Convenient/ Readily available

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Pleasantly/well ventilated

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Cool and independent

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You get more secure privacy.

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Emissions pour out into the air→
Result in/ cause respiratory disease

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Use (v)→Make use (n) of sth

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Take advantage of = use

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I am largely dependent on my own car/ public transport/ …

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trend

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a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing

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a growing trend

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with more and more people interested in it

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affordable

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cheap enough for most people to afford

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maintenance

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the repairs, painting etc that are necessary to keep something in good condition →the cost of repairs and maintenance

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well ventilated

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exposed to air. “a well ventilated room” Synonyms: aired, airy

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Respiratory

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relating to breathing or your lungs

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X has/ have a distinct advantage over Y.
X has the advantage of …→(n/ ving): Private cars have the advantage of privacy/ being private. There are a number of drawbacks … , but…→
… what tops the chart is … / … the most noticeable one is…

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It would be Fair of me to give you a reason

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fair1 /feə $ fer/ ●●● S1 W2 adjective
1 REASONABLE AND ACCEPTABLE a fair situation, system, way of treating people, or judgment seems reasonable, acceptable, and right OPP unfair
All we are asking for is a fair wage.
£150 is a fair price.
fair trial/hearing
the right to a fair trial
What do you think is the fairest solution?
The report is a fair summary of the issues facing us.
it is fair to do something
It seems fair to give them a second chance.
it’s only fair (that) (=used to say that it is right to do something)
It’s only fair that we tell him what’s happening.
it’s fair to say (that) (=used when you think what you are saying is correct or reasonable)
It’s fair to say that by then he had lost the support of his staff.
it’s not fair on somebody
I can’t carry on working such long hours. It’s not fair on my family.
2 TREATING EVERYONE EQUALLY treating everyone in a way that is right or equal OPP unfair
Why does Eric get to go and I don’t? It’s not fair!
Life isn’t always fair.
fair to
The old law wasn’t fair to women.
it’s only fair (that)
You pay him $10 an hour – it’s only fair that I should get the same.
My boss expects a lot – but he’s very fair.
3 → a fair size/amount/number/bit/distance etc
4 HAIR/SKIN someone who is fair, or who has fair hair or skin, has hair or skin that is very light in colour OPP dark
5 ACCORDING TO THE RULES a fair fight, game, or election is one that is played or done according to the rules OPP unfair
6 LEVEL OF ABILITY neither particularly good nor particularly bad SYN average
Her written work is excellent but her practical work is only fair.
7 WEATHER weather that is fair is pleasant and not windy, rainy etc SYN fine
It should be generally fair and warm for the next few days