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LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐
navigate
[ nav-i-geyt ]
verb
We managed to navigate our way through the forest.
memento
[ muh-'mento ]
noun
I kept the wine bottle as a memento of my time in Spain.
eyesore
[ 'ahy-sawr ]
adjective
That old factory is a real eyesore!
accessible
[ ak-'ses-uh-buhl ]
adjective
The museum is easily accessible by bus.
at this rate
phrase
Our business is not doing well these days. At this rate we won't ever be able to afford a holiday.
LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚
A. bustling center
- a place full of busy activity
Dialogue
Melly
John
Yes, it is! It was a dream come true to visit that bustling center. I had to take a photo as a memento to remember the experience
Melly
I can't believe you were there! It's definitely on my travel bucket list. How was it?
John
It was incredible. The energy and excitement of the place is something else. You should definitely go if you get the chance.
B. cosmopolitan
- containing people or cultures from around the world
Dialogue
Anna
This cosmopolitan city never ceases to amaze me.
Melly
I know right! There's always so much to see and explore in Vegas.
Anna
I wish I could live here forever and never leave this exciting city.
C. public transport
- a system of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public
Dialogue
Sally
Excuse me, do you know how we can get to the city center? It seems a bit confusing to navigate around here.
Melly
Not to worry, getting around here is quite easy. Almost everything is accessible by public transport.
D. fast-paced
- active and full of energy
Dialogue
John
I love the fast-paced environment in this city. It keeps me energized.
Melly
Really? I find it overwhelming at times. It's hard to keep up.
John
That's understandable. It takes time to adjust to the fast-paced lifestyle, but once you do, it's hard to back to anything else.
E. congested road
- extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people
Dialogue
Taka
This is unbelievable! We're never going to make it to the airport on time at this rate.
Bill
That's strange. This is usually not a congested road. I wonder if there's some sort of road work or an accident up ahead that's causing the delay.
Taka
I don't know but this doesn't look good.
LET'S PRACTICE!
PART I
Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct useful expressions. Make sure to use the correct tenses as well.
| bustling centre | cosmopolitan |
| congested road | fast-paced |
| public transport |
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Istanbul is a great city, situated between East and West.
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Like any other small city streets, that is a narrow and with several street houses.
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Working in a environment can be stressful, but it also keeps me on my toes and helps me stay focused.
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The of town is filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike
PART II
Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the statements twice. Then, repeat after your mentor.
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John, this photo is amazing! Is this City Times Square?