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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Urban Features & Descriptions

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region .
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to cross
[Verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: The cat crossed the road and disappeared into the bushes .
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crossing
[noun]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing.
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a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

Ex: She found the roundabout confusing at first but quickly got the hang of it .
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square
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an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The annual holiday parade marched through the square, delighting spectators of all ages .
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a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: He ran through the red traffic lights and was fined by the police .
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to turn
[Verb]

to change the direction of something's movement by rotating or steering it

Ex:
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neighbor
[noun]

someone who is living next to us or somewhere very close to us

Ex: The new neighbor has moved in next door with her three kids .
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to rent
[Verb]

to pay someone to use something such as a car, house, etc. for a period of time

Ex: She plans to rent a small office space downtown for her new business .
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view
[noun]

a place or an area that can be seen, and is usually beautiful

Ex: We climbed the tower to enjoy the panoramic view.
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boring
[Adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The TV show was boring, so I switched the channel .
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dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: The mountain path is slippery and considered dangerous.
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exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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quiet
[Adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The forest was quiet, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence .
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safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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motorway
[noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: She accidentally took the wrong exit off the motorway and ended up on a scenic backroad .
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a facility where vehicles can refuel with gasoline, diesel fuel, or other alternative fuels

Ex: The petrol station was closed for maintenance , so they had to find another one nearby .
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road
[noun]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on another road.
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traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: Traffic on the subway was unusually light early in the morning .
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historic
[Adjective]

having great importance or effect in history

Ex: Her discovery was hailed as a historic breakthrough in medical science .
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a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: The pedestrian crossed the street at the designated crosswalk .
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pavement
[noun]

a paved path at the side of a street where people can walk on

Ex: The children drew chalk pictures on the pavement outside their house .
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a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: The traffic jam cleared up after the accident was cleared from the road .
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polluted
[Adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted groundwater was unsuitable for drinking , contaminated with pollutants from nearby industrial sites .
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noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The construction site was noisy, with machinery and workers making loud noises .
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