City vocabulary

be able to fully control what happens in your homes, and no one else should tell you what you can or cannot do there.

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.

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 tall building with many floors is typically used for residential or office purposes. Ex: the _________ apartment building offers stunning views of the city.

to solve your own problems before moving to something new

an adjective relating to commerce or business. Ex: the _________ district is bustling with activity during the day.

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 .

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

Fragile and ill thought out, if one part falls, it all falls

a roofed structure for people to wait under for protection at a bus stop People huddled in the _________ to escape the rain.

An extremely tall building, often for offices rather than flats, Ex: There are so many _________ in the centre of the city that you can barely ever see the sky.

an area in or on the edge of a city, in which many poor people live in small, very cheaply built, improvised homes. Ex. The _________ and slums around Calcutta are home to migrant workers

A place where waste material is transported and buried. Ex: Nobody wants to live next to a _________ because of the smell, fumes and risk of pests such as rats.

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.

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.

someone who lives in an unused building without having a legal right to Ex. _________ have been occupying the old house at the end of my road since the owner died and refuse to leave.

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.

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.

to be in trouble with and unforgiven by someone close or important

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

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.

you shouldn't judge others badly when you do the same things they do. Basically: being hypocritcal

to be absolutely furious

Tell someone something about themselves that they didn’t realise and won’t like or likewise, about yourself.

a situation when there are insufficient places to live for the population in an area Ex: _________ in the area means rents are rising sharply forcing many to live with their parents or live in overcrowded properties.

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.

A designated place for an individual motor vehicle to be left legally. Ex: We don’t have a garage because I live in a block of flats but I do have my own _________ in front of the building.

the front of a building, especially a large or attractive building Ex: the British museum in London is famous for its grand classical _________.

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 distinctive part of something. Ex: the best _________ of the new church in our town is the stunning, modern spire.

act like my home is your home

an area of open land around a city, on which building is restricted. Ex: The major refused to allow the sale of _________ land because the city couldn’t afford the infrastructure needed to accommodate more homes and businesses.

to be free, paid for by the owner

to buy your first home, probably so you can buy a better one later

to like each other very much and become friends very quickly