a distinctive part of something. Ex: the best _________ of the new church in our town is the stunning, modern spire.
a feature
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the front of a building, especially a large or attractive building Ex: the British museum in London is famous for its grand classical _________.
a façade
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an object or building that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location Ex: the Eiffel Tower is probably the best-loved _________ in Paris.
a landmark
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buildings that are made in sections in a factory and can be put together quickly Ex: _________ were popular after the war when many new homes had to be built quickly but are coming back into fashion with new technology and modern designs
a prefab
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a level of a building as seen from the outside Ex: the three-_________ house with an extra bedroom in the attic was perfect for Milek, Edyta and their four children.
a storey
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formal agreement from a local authority for the erection or alteration of a building Ex: it’s very difficult to get _________ to make alterations to a historic building.
planning permission
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a residential area on the outskirts of a city, characterized by detached houses, gardens, and low population density. Ex. I live in a quiet _________ just outside the city.
suburb
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a residential area that is gated and often has security personnel, typically for wealthy residents. Ex: the _________ has a pool, tennis courts, and a clubhouse for residents to enjoy.
gated community
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a dead-end residential street or road with only one entrance and exit. Ex: the _________ is a popular location for families with young children as there are far fewer cars to worry about, allowing children to even play in the road.
cul-de-sac
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a tall building with many floors is typically used for residential or office purposes. Ex: the _________ apartment building offers stunning views of the city.
high-rise
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an adjective relating to the countryside, as opposed to a town or city Ex: politicians have complained that _________ communities have been largely ignored by successive governments and have received very little investment .
rural
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an adjective relating to a city or town. Ex: I’ve always lived in _________ locations such as large towns or cities. the pace of life would be just too slow for me in the countryside.
urban
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an adjective relating to commerce or business. Ex: the _________ district is bustling with activity during the day.
commercial
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a building or place that provides a particular service Ex: There are lots of local _________in my local area such as libraries and a swimming pool
a facility
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a line, like a border, which marks the limits of an area Ex: The trees over there mark the _________ between our property and our neighbour’s.
a boundary
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the seemingly unlimited expansion of cities into nearby undeveloped land and natural areas Ex. Villagers outside Warsaw protested at the _________ eating up farmland that had been in the families for generations.
