Unit 1 Urban & Rural Area Flashcards

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Amenities

A

Facilities
امکانات

Amenity —- countable usually plural

The hotel is in the city centre, close to shops and local amenities.

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Escape the crowds

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On weekends, I like to go hiking in the mountains to escape the crowds of the city.

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Get off the beaten track

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Beaten track مسیری که همیشه ازش میری
Get off the beaten track یعنی از یه مسیر جدید رفتن

To truly appreciate the beauty of the countryside, it’s essential to get off the beaten track and discover hidden trails.”

She decided to get off the beaten track during her road trip, leading her to some incredible scenic views and quiet towns.

After feeling overwhelmed by daily routines, I took a weekend trip to a remote village to get off the beaten track and found that the change of scenery significantly improved my mood and perspective

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Get back to the nature

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If you are the type of traveler who wants to escape the crowds, get off the beaten track and get back to nature.

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Tourist sector

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The tourist sector is the vital part of the economy contributing significantly to employment and revenue generation

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Discerning travelers

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مسافران با درک و سلیقه
این عبارت به افرادی اشاره دارد که در انتخاب تجربیات سفر، اقامتگاه‌ها و خدمات خود بسیار با دقت و آگاهانه عمل می‌کنند

Many discerning travelers are now prioritizing eco-friendly accommodations and sustainable practices, reflecting their commitment to responsible tourism.”

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Boast

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To proudly have
to talk too proudly about your abilities, achievements, or possessions
به رخ کشیدن خودستایی کردن

When used to describe a place, organization, or achievement, “boast” often has a positive meaning.

The city boasts beautiful parks and historic architecture.

When referring to a person’s behavior, “boast” can have a negative connotation
He boasts about his wealth all the time.

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Horde

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Large crowds or large numbers of people

Other Caribbean nations may boast better sand , sea and sun, but because of that you won’t find hordes of people in Suriname

The beach was peaceful until a horde of tourists arrived, filling the area with noise and activity.

Hordes of tourists filled the city during the holiday season.

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Modest

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Opp immodest boastful

In nature means not crowded
In business means small
1. Not proud متواضع
Modest about
He was always modest about his role in the Everest expedition.

  1. Not big
    a modest increase in costs
    She had saved a modest amount of money.
  2. Shy
    She was a modest girl, always keeping covered, even in summer.
  3. Clothes (old-fashioned)
    a modest knee-length dress
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Flora and fauna

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Plants and animals

Tourism is damaging the flora and fauna of the island.

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Wealth of wildlife

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What you will find is a wealth wildlife with a huge range of flora and fauna

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Nature reserves

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ذخایر طبیعت

The government plans to expand existing nature reserves to preserve biodiversity in the region.

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tract

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A large area of land

Large tracts of the country
vast tracts of woodland

There are large tracts of vacant land near the river, which could be used for farming

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Virgin

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Noun someone who has never had sex

Adjective:: unspoilt, untouched
virgin land, forest, soil, snow etc

The hikers were thrilled to explore the virgin forest, untouched by human development.

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15
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Out of the ordinary

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If you are seeking something out of the ordinary, click here for more information

We wanted to do something out of the ordinary for our anniversary, so we booked a hot air balloon ride.

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16
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Unwind

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To relax and stop feeling anxious

Reading helps me unwind

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17
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Recharge

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A workout leaves me feeling recharged.

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18
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Waterfront

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the part of a town or an area of land next to the sea, a river etc
Countable usually singular

The hotel is down on the waterfront.

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19
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Self-catering

British english

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Prepare meals

relating to a holiday in which you stay in a place where you can cook your own food

self-catering accommodation/apartment/cottage etc

If you prefer self-catering, prices start from £230 to £375.

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Stunning

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extremely attractive or beautiful

We were surrounded by a stunning landscape of rolling hills and crystal-clear lakes.

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21
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Unbeatable

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Unrivaled
بی نظیر بی رقیب بی همتا

Unbeatable prices

the shop sells bikes at unbeatable prices

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Awe-inspiring

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Extremely impressive, fascinating

Awe-inspiring national parks

Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, we took in the awe-inspiring beauty of the massive rock formations.

23
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Ramble

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British English to go on a walk in the countryside for pleasure → hike
There’s plenty to discover as you ramble around this little island.

Rambles, hikes and treks

24
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Trek

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a long and difficult journey, made especially on foot as an adventure SYN hike

a lonely trek through the forest

25
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Unrivaled
Unrivalled

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Unbeatable

26
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Savour british
Savor American
Noun verb

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Enjoy

She savoured her few hours of freedom.

After all, this was an important moment, a time to savour.
I savour swimming

Life seemed to have lost its savour for him.

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Renowned

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Famous

renowned for
an island renowned for its beauty
renowned as
He’s renowned as a brilliant speaker.

The renowned landscapes in our heartland

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Heartland

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America’s industrial heartland

29
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Scenic adjective
Scenery noun
scenically adverb

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picturesque, pretty, pleasing, attractive

• Scenic nature/park/village

• We travelled to the coast by a very scenic route

30
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Bush

A

بوته

Taste of the bush ( header travel advertisement)

They lay under a bush near the friendly deer.

31
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Rustic ˈrʌstɪk

A

Rural

Rustic charm
The village had a certain rustic charm.
جذابیت روستایی

32
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the back of beyond

Negative meaning

A

a place that is a long way from other places and is difficult to get to

I don’t miss the rustic charm of life in the back of beyond

It’s a nice little cottage but it really is in the back of beyond.

33
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Idyll

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a place or experience in which everything is peaceful and everyone is perfectly happy

a rural idyll

They moved to a small village, hoping to find a rural idyll where they could enjoy peace and nature.

34
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Backwater
Negative meaning

A

Extremely traditional

a very quiet place not influenced by outside events or new ideas – used to show disapproval جای دورافتاده
a rural backwater

For me, it was always just a quiet backwater in the middle of nowhere where nothing ever happened

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Bored rigid

A

Rigid means Completely or extremely

• Nothing to do/isolated:

I was bored rigid

36
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Hectic pace of life

A

I’ve only been in town a week, but I love everything about it. The crowded streets, the hectic pace of life. The fact that you can get a cappuccino or hail a taxi at two in the morning..

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Hail a taxi

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• Wave your hands to stop a vehicle

The hotel doorman will hail a cab for you.

38
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Councilor American
Councillor british

A

مشاور

a member of a council.

39
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Urban regeneration

A

City counsilors last night approved extensive plans for urban regeneration

بازآفرینی شهری

Urban regeneration transformed the abandoned industrial area into a vibrant district filled with parks, shops, and apartments.

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Derelict

ˈderəlɪkt

A

متروک ترک شده

Derelict buildings

In the middle of town is a derelict building that used to be the school.

41
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Tree-planting scheme

A

Plant more trees

Key features of the plan include the restoration of derelict buildings and a tree planting scheme

42
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Vibrant

ˈvaɪbrənt

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Pulsating/ lively

Hong Kong is a vibrant, fascinating city.

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Resemble

rɪˈzembəl

A

شبیه شدن شباهت داشتن

to look like or be similar to someone or something

The hope is that the inner city will soon resemble the leafy suburbs as an attractive and desirable place to live

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Leafy

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having a lot of trees and plants
a leafy suburb

They moved to the leafy suburbs to enjoy a quieter lifestyle surrounded by trees and parks.

45
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Desirable place to live

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With its excellent schools and low crime rates, the town is considered a desirable place to live.

46
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Residential dwellings

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refer to buildings or structures designed for people to live in

The city has many high-rise residential dwellings offering affordable apartments for young professionals.

47
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Congested

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Full of traffic
Congested roads

Less congested roads, he says, would increase his company’s profits.

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Within walking distance

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To be verb + within walking distance

There’s a grocery store within walking distance of the apartment, so we never have to drive for essentials.

The school is within walking distance, which is perfect for families with young children.

With the beach within walking distance, we can enjoy the ocean anytime without needing to drive.

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Bustling center

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The city’s bustling center is filled with shops, cafes, and street performers, creating an exciting atmosphere.
2. The bustling center of town attracts tourists with its vibrant nightlife and numerous attractions.

50
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Urban living

A

Urban living offers easy access to entertainment, dining, and cultural experiences that are harder to find in rural areas.

51
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Reliable public transport

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Well-developed
Well-functioning

In the bustling center, you can enjoy high quality urban leaving with reliable public transport and shops and restaurants, whose long opening hours will suit your busy lifestyle

52
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Itinerary

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noun (plural itineraries) [countable]
a plan or list of the places you will visit on a journey

برنامه سفر

Many tourists include my hometown in their travel itinerary