Vocabulary for Hometown

Question 1

neighborhood

Small area of a place

Answer 1

In my neighborhood, people are usually very friendly.
Many central neighborhoods in the city are growing in population.

Question 2

amenities

facilities in a city such as bank, post office

Answer 2

Compared to the countryside, cities often have more amenities and things to do.

The village added several amenities such as a school and a small post office.

Question 3

peaceful

quite, relaxing

Answer 3

I muchprefer living somewhere quiet and peaceful like my hometown.

The village where I am from is very peaceful.

Question 4

Bustling

Describe a very busy lively place, quite often a city

Answer 4

• On my first trip to the city, I was surprised by how c and busy it all was
• I come from a bustling town located in the north of my country.

Question 5

Suburbs

Located just outside of city centers
Often very popular to live because they are not so bustling

Answer 5

• People living in suburbs increased over a 3 year period to 800,000 residents.
• It’s true that many people like to live in the suburbs because it’s easier to get to work.

Question 6

Community

A social group of people who share a common interest

Answer 6

The local community were shocked by the recent events in the nearby town.

There is a strong community feel when you walk around my hometown.

Question 7

rural

Remote and far away pretty much from anything

Answer 7

In my opinion, people living on rural villages will find getting to school can be more difficult.

A rural village has less amenities but a more natural and wild environment.