Hometown Vocab

Question 1

Residential

Answer 1

I lived in a small residential area close to New York City. (“Residential” means areas with houses

Question 2

Industrial

Answer 2

My town is industrial. There is a big factory that makes cars. (“Industrial” refers to factories and companies that make things.)

Question 3

Apartment complex

Answer 3

I played with friends from my apartment complex. (“Apartment complex” refers to multiple buildings with the same purpose.)

Question 4

Story

Answer 4

I live on the third story in my apartment building. (“Story” means a floor in a building.)

Question 5

Locals

Answer 5

Locals in Paris often complain about tourists. (“Locals” are people who live in a specific area.)

Question 6

Community

Answer 6

The mothers in my community often got together for lunch while the children played. (“Community” means a group of people with similar culture or ideas.)

Question 7

Typically

Answer 7

People in my town typically do not travel. (“Typically” means usually or in general.)

Question 8

Tend to

Answer 8

Locals tend to eat outside in the summer. (“Tend to” means to be likely to do something.)

Question 9

Welcoming

Answer 9

People from my town are very welcoming strangers. (“Welcoming” means friendly to new people.)

Question 10

Tight-knit community

Answer 10

I grew up in a tight-knit community and did not hear English until I moved to a bigger city. (“Tight-knit community” means people are close and supportive.)

Question 11

Fairly

Answer 11

I lived in a fairly large house. (“Fairly” means to a significant degree but not completely.)

Question 12

Metropolitan

Answer 12

My city is very metropolitan. There is a population of over 2 million people. (“Metropolitan” means related to a large city.)

Question 13

Sprawling

Answer 13

There is a sprawling subway system in New York. (“Sprawling” means spread out and often unorganized.)

Question 14

Vibrant

Answer 14

There is a vibrant music scene in my town. (“Vibrant” means full of energy and life.)

Question 15

High-rise

Answer 15

I work in a high rise downtown. (“High-rise” means a tall building with many floors.)

Question 16

Multicultural

Answer 16

I love London because it is so multicultural. (“Multicultural” means a mix of different cultural backgrounds.)

Question 17

Suburbs

Answer 17

I live in the suburbs of Ontario. (“Suburbs” are residential areas on the outskirts of a city.)

Question 18

Cost of living

Answer 18

London has a high cost of living

Question 19

Commute

Answer 19

I commute five miles to work every day. (“Commute” means traveling between home and work or school.)

Question 20

Unique

Answer 20

My town is unique because many houses are painted pink. (“Unique” means one of a kind.)

Question 21

Prominent

Answer 21

Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London. (“Prominent” means important or well-known.)

Question 22

Rural

Answer 22

I grew up in a rural area. Most of my friends raised cows. (“Rural” means related to the countryside.)

Question 23

Picturesque

Answer 23

My hometown is very picturesque because it is in the Alps. (“Picturesque” means beautiful and suitable for photographs.)

Question 24

Mountainous

Answer 24

I want to live in a mountainous country like Switzerland. (“Mountainous” means having many mountains.)

Question 25

Agriculture

Answer 25

Agriculture is an important industry in my hometown. ("Agriculture" means farming.)

Question 26

Coastal

Answer 26

I live in a coastal town. ("Coastal" means near the ocean.)

Question 27

Distinctive

Answer 27

People in my community speak with a distinctive accent. ("Distinctive"

Question 28

Somewhat

Answer 28

I lived in a somewhat large house. ("Somewhat" means slightly or to some degree.)

Question 29

Metropolis

Answer 29

My city is a metropolis with a population of over 2 million people. ("Metropolis" means a very large city.)

Question 30

Sprawling

Answer 30

There is a sprawling subway system in New York. ("Sprawling" means spread out and often unorganized.)

Question 31

Contemporary

Answer 31

I live in a contemporary apartment complex. ("Contemporary" means very new and modern.)

Question 32

Vibrant

Answer 32

There is a vibrant music scene in my town. ("Vibrant" means full of energy and life.)

Question 33

High-rise

Answer 33

I work in a high-rise downtown. ("High-rise" refers to a tall building with many floors.)

Question 34

Multicultural

Answer 34

I love London because it is so multicultural. ("Multicultural" means diverse in cultures and backgrounds.)

Question 35

Suburbs

Answer 35

I live in the suburbs of Ontario. ("Suburbs" refers to areas around a city with smaller houses.)

Question 36

Cost of living

Answer 36

I moved to the suburbs because the cost of living is lower. ("Cost of living" means everyday expenses for living.)

Question 37

Commute

Answer 37

I commute five miles to work every day. ("Commute" means to travel regularly between home and work.)

Question 38

Unique

Answer 38

My town is unique because many houses are painted pink. ("Unique" means one of a kind or special.)

Question 39

Prominent

Answer 39

Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London. ("Prominent" means important or well-known.)

Question 40

Rural

Answer 40

I grew up in a rural area. ("Rural" refers to the countryside.)

Question 41

Picturesque

Answer 41

My hometown is very picturesque because it is in the Alps. ("Picturesque" means charming and suitable for photographs.)

Question 42

Mountainous

Answer 42

I want to live in a mountainous country like Switzerland. ("Mountainous" refers to areas with many mountains.)

Question 43

Agriculture

Answer 43

Agriculture is an important industry in my hometown. ("Agriculture" refers to farming.)

Question 44

Coastal

Answer 44

I live in a coastal town. ("Coastal" means near the ocean.)

Question 45

Distinctive

Answer 45

People in my community speak with a distinctive accent. ("Distinctive" means noticeable or unusual.)

Question 46

Monument

Answer 46

My house is near a big monument honoring World War II soldiers. ("Monument" is a structure built to honor someone or something.)

Question 47

Historical

Answer 47

I live in a historical area. ("Historical" means full of history or old.)

Question 48

Atmosphere

Answer 48

My town has a welcoming atmosphere. ("Atmosphere" refers to the feeling of a place.)

Question 49

Tourist attractions

Answer 49

I live near the aquarium

Question 50

Draw

Answer 50

The aquarium draws many tourists. ("Draw" means to attract.)

Question 51

Amenities

Answer 51

The downtown area has more amenities

Question 52

Childhood

Answer 52

I spent my childhood on a farm in Brazil. ("Childhood" refers to the time when you were a child.)

Question 53

Congested

Answer 53

Roads in the downtown are very congested. ("Congested" means overcrowded.)

Question 54

Run-down

Answer 54

Many houses in my neighborhood are run-down. ("Run-down" means in bad condition.)

Question 55

Boarded-up

Answer 55

The house next to mine was boarded-up. It looked haunted. ("Boarded-up" means covered with boards and not in use.).