Rome is a h _____________ city since it boasts ancient ruins and landmarks that date back centuries.
historic
Tokyo is a c_____________ city with its densely populated neighborhoods and bustling streets.
crowded
Vienna is an e_____________ European city known for its majestic palaces and refined cultural offerings.
elegant
New York City is very c___________ during rush hour due to its high population density.
congested
Paris is more a______________ than the neighboring town due to its stunning architecture and vibrant culture.
attractive
Barcelona is a l___________ coastal city with its vibrant nightlife, colorful festivals, and bustling streets.
lively
I can get to school on my bike or by car. On my bike it takes 10 minutes. By car it takes 45 minutes.
I can get to school much more quickly/ much faster on my bike than by car.
Horse-drawn buses were replaced by buses with p_____________________.
petrol engines
Boats and rafts made of reeds, wood and animal skins were used as _______ in places as far apart as Egypt and South America.
ferries
The Colombian city of Medellin has created parks and ______________ to bring people together and help them reduce stress.
green spaces
Shanghai water authority aimed at transforming the megacity into a sponge city which can _______, clean and store rainwater.
absorb
_________ were the most efficient way to transport goods before cars, trains, and planes. Boats were faster and could carry more than horse-drawn carts.
Canals
Seoul, the capital of Korea, has excellent ___________ transport system. The Seoul metro carries more than 7 million people every day and it significantly helps reduce traffic congestion.
public
You can get to school by bus or by train. The bus goes every 30 minutes. The train goes twice a day. ( The bus goes_____)
The bus goes more frequently than the train.
If you go by bus to Barcelona, the fare is 18 euros. If you go by train, the fare is 65 euros.
You can get to Barcelona more cheaply by bus than by train. / The bus fare to Barcelona is cheaper than the train fare to Barcelona.
The city has _________ pavements that are capable of absorbing water like a sponge.
permeable
The __________ age began in Britain with Richard Trevithick’s steam train in 1804. At first, people were worried that they wouldn’t be able to breathe while travelling so fast.
railway
These pavements allow _______________ to reduce surface temperature during hot weather.
evaporation
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