Unit 6A Travel vocabulary Flashcards
[pronunciation]
Although it’s a popular spot for history enthusiasts, it never felt crowded, making it a peaceful and unique experience.
/ˈpiːsfəl/
[pronunciation]
extraordinary
/ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/
The church is surrounded by picturesque Norwegian countryside, with lush green hills and s_ (= спокойные, безмятежные) walking paths.
The church is surrounded by picturesque Norwegian countryside, with lush green hills and serene walking paths.
/sɪˈriːn/
Some of these island look like beautiful towers — they’re really quite br_ (= дух захватывает - only about views).
Some of them look like beautiful towers — they’re really quite breathtaking.
/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/
Built in the 12th century, it is a rare and historic example of medieval wooden architecture that has been carefully p_ (= сохранена).
Built in the 12th century, it is a rare and historic example of medieval wooden architecture that has been carefully preserved.
/prɪˈzɜːvd/
We loved it — the people were great, and the food was s_ (= великолепная).
We loved it — the people were great, and the food was superb.
/suːˈpɜːb/
The church is surrounded by picturesque Norwegian countryside, with l_ (= буйные, пышные) green hills and serene walking paths.
The church is surrounded by picturesque Norwegian countryside, with lush green hills and serene walking paths.
/lʌʃ
The church is one of the best-preserved stave churches in Scandinavia, with st_ (= exceptionally beautiful, потрясающий) wooden carvings and a design that looks like it belongs in a medieval fantasy.
The church is one of the best-preserved stave churches in Scandinavia, with stunning wooden carvings and a design that looks like it belongs in a medieval fantasy.
/ˈstʌnɪŋ/
It sort of felt like a lot of rooms with too m_ furniture in them.
It sort of felt like a lot of rooms with too much furniture in them.
‘furniture’ is uncountable
“I’ve never seen so many beautiful paintings in one place — it was ex_.” (=необыкновенный, невероятный)
I’ve never seen so many beautiful paintings in one place — it was extraordinary.
/ɪkˈstrɔːdənəri/
We spent hours exploring the gardens with lo_ (чудесные, восхитительные) statues and fountains — I could have stayed longer.
We spent hours exploring the gardens with lovely statues and fountains — I could have stayed longer.
/ˈlʌvli/
To see all these amazing things in gold and silver with p_ stones like diamonds, and to know they’ve been used by kings and queens — it was wonderful!
To see all these amazing things in gold and silver with precious stones like diamonds, and to know they’ve been used by kings and queens — it was wonderful!
/ˈpreʃəs/
On top of that, all around the bay, there are as_ (= very surprising) islands made of limestone.
On top of that, all around the bay, there are astonishing islands made of limestone.
/əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/
For some history and some really rem_ (= замечательный) scenery, Uruapan is a good choice.
For some history and some really remarkable scenery, Uruapan is a good choice.
/rɪˈmɑːkəbl/
A few years ago, a group of us went on a road trip through Norway and stopped by Borgund. It was the most m_ (= запоминающаяся) part of the trip.
A few years ago, a group of us went on a road trip through Norway and stopped by Borgund. It was the most memorable part of the trip.
/ˈmemərəbl/
t sort of felt like a lot of rooms with too much furniture in them. I mean, it was historic and interesting, e_ (= особенно) if you like gardens, but it was too much in one visit.
I mean, it was historic and interesting, especially if you like gardens, but it was too much in one visit.
We spent hours ex_ (= исследуя) the gardens with lovely statues and fountains — I could have stayed longer.
We spent hours exploring the gardens with lovely statues and fountains — I could have stayed longer.
/ɪkˈsplɔː/
The church is surrounded by p_ (= живописный) Norwegian countryside, with lush green hills and serene walking paths.
The church is surrounded by picturesque Norwegian countryside, with lush green hills and serene walking paths.
/ˌpɪktʃəˈresk/
It sort of felt like a lot of rooms with too much furniture in them. I mean, it was h_ (= насыщенные историей) and interesting, especially if you like gardens, but it was too much in one visit.
I mean, it was historic and interesting, especially if you like gardens, but it was too much in one visit.
/hɪˈstɒrɪk/
To see all these amazing things in gold and silver with precious stones like diamonds, and to know they‘_ _ used by kings and queens — it was wonderful! (= in the past)
To see all these amazing things in gold and silver with precious stones like diamonds, and to know they’ve been used by kings and queens — it was wonderful!
A beautiful river — it’s called “The River That Sings” — runs through it, and there are spectacular waterfalls _ _ o_ (= на окраине, в окрестностях) of the city.
A beautiful river — it’s called “The River That Sings” — runs through it, and there are spectacular waterfalls on the outskirts of the city.
/ˈaʊtskɜːts/
‘Моя прелесссссссть.’
My precious!
/ˈpreʃəs/
Hanoi is a busy city, but there are lots of more _ (= экзотические) places you can escape to in Vietnam.
Hanoi is a busy city, but there are lots of more exotic places you can escape to in Vietnam.
/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/
[pronunciation]
The church is one of the best-preserved stave churches in Scandinavia, with stunning wooden carvings and a design that looks like it belongs in a medieval fantasy.
/ˌmediˈiːvl/
A beautiful river — it’s called “The River That Sings” — runs through it, and there are sp_ (= впечатляющие - от существительного ЗРЕЛИЩЕ) waterfalls on the outskirts of the city.
A beautiful river — it’s called “The River That Sings” — runs through it, and there are spectacular waterfalls on the outskirts of the city.
/spekˈtækjələr/
[pronunciation]
If you want to see something original and unique, you could visit Borgund Stave Church in Norway.
/juːˈniːk/
note that the stress is on the SECOND syllable!
We had to keep walking and couldn’t stop and look at the crown. It felt like h_-pr_ tourism. (= it was stressful)
We had to keep walking and couldn’t stop and look at the crown. It felt like high-pressure tourism.
/ˌhaɪ ˈpreʃə(r)/
However, the most amazing feature you can see here is the nearby volcano, Paricutin. It really is quite i_ (= впечатляющий).
However, the most amazing feature you can see here is the nearby volcano, Paricutin. It really is quite impressive.
/ɪmˈpresɪv/
“O_c_ (= there were too many people) — and everyone rushing to take a photo of just one famous painting — not a pleasant experience.”
“Overcrowded — and everyone rushing to take a photo of just one famous painting — not a pleasant experience.
/ˌəʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/
