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[C] Talking About The City Life

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

navigate

[ nav-i-geyt ]

verb

- to successfully find a way from once place to another

We managed to navigate our way through the forest.

memento

[ muh-'mento ]

noun

- an object you keep to remember a person, place or event

I kept the wine bottle as a memento of my time in Spain.

eyesore

[ 'ahy-sawr ]

adjective

- an unpleasant or ugly sight in a public place

That old factory is a real eyesore!

accessible

[ ak-'ses-uh-buhl ]

adjective

- possible to approach, enter or use

The museum is easily accessible by bus.

at this rate

phrase

- used to say what will happen if things continue to happen in the same way as now

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

BUSINESS CENTRE

Dialogue

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Melly

John, this photo is amazing! Is this City Times Square?

John_Happy Icon

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

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Melly

I can't believe you were there! It's definitely on my travel bucket list. How was it?

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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

COSMOPOLITANT

Dialogue

Icon_Anna Happy

Anna

This cosmopolitan city never ceases to amaze me.

Melly_Happy Icon

Melly

I know right! There's always so much to see and explore in Vegas.

Icon_Anna Happy

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

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Dialogue

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Sally

Excuse me, do you know how we can get to the city center? It seems a bit confusing to navigate around here.

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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

FAST-PACED

Dialogue

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John

I love the fast-paced environment in this city. It keeps me energized.

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Melly

Really? I find it overwhelming at times. It's hard to keep up.

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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. rush hour

  • the period of the day when most people travel to or from work

TWO WOMAN TALKING

Dialogue

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Cindy

I can't believe how crowded the train is during rush hour.

Icon_Elderly Mother

Mother

Tell me about it. I feel like a sardine packed in a can.

Icon_Cindy

Cindy

Yeah, it's definitely not the most comfortable way to commute, but at least it's better than being stuck in traffic.

F. congested road

  • extremely crowded and blocked with traffic or people

HEAVY TRAFFIC

Dialogue

Icon_Surprised(Man)

Taka

This is unbelievable! We're never going to make it to the airport on time at this rate.

Icon_Worried(Man)

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.

Icon_Surprised(Man)

Taka

I don't know but this doesn't look good.

G. vandalism

  • illegal damage to or destruction of property

VANDALISM

Dialogue

Icon_Angry(Woman)

Anna

Look at that graffiti on the wall. It's such an eyesore.

Icon_Worried(Man)

Bill

Yeah, vandalism is a big problem in this area.

Icon_Angry(Woman)

Anna

It's really sad. This used to be a beautiful street, but now it's filled with trash and graffiti. People should respect public property and not deface it like this.

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
rush hour public transport
vandalism

  1. Istanbul is a great city, situated between East and West.

  2. Like any other small city streets, that is a narrow and with several street houses.

  3. The government wants more people to use instead of private cars to help reduce traffic congestion.

  4. A car breaking down at could cause gridlock across half the city.

  5. The city has seen an increase in lately, with graffiti and broken windows appearing on many buildings.

  6. Working in a environment can be stressful, but it also keeps me on my toes and helps me stay focused.

  7. 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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PART III

Direction: Describe the picture using the words or phrases provided.

BUSTLING CENTER

1. ( bustling center / work opportunities )

RUSH HOUR

2. ( rush hour / overcrowding )