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: She paused on the bridge to take photographs of the city skyline .
to cross [verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: The students are crossing the campus to reach the library .
crossing [noun]

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

Ex: The city installed new signs to improve safety at the railway crossing .

a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

Ex: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout .
square [noun]

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The historical square was surrounded by charming cafes and shops , attracting tourists from afar .

a set of lights, often colored in red, yellow, and green, that control the traffic on a road

Ex: Traffic lights at the intersection were malfunctioning , causing confusion for drivers .
to turn [verb]

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

Ex: To park the boat properly , they needed to turn it parallel to the dock .
neighbor [noun]

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

Ex: My neighbor 's car broke down , so I gave him a lift to work .
to rent [verb]

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

Ex: She will rent a flat until she finds a house to buy .
view [noun]

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

Ex: The view from the Ferris wheel was exciting .
boring [adjective]

making us feel tired and unsatisfied because of not being interesting

Ex: The lecture was so boring that several students left early .
dangerous [adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: She 's allergic to bees ; a sting can be dangerous for her .
exciting [adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: The fireworks display was really exciting and lit up the whole sky .
quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

Ex: The quiet street was a welcome change from the bustling city .
safe [adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The secure vault kept the valuable documents safe from theft .
motorway [noun]

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

Ex: There are several service stations along the motorway where drivers can stop for fuel and food .

a facility where vehicles can refuel with gasoline, diesel fuel, or other alternative fuels

Ex: They found a petrol station with electric vehicle charging points .
road [noun]

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

Ex: There 's a dedicated road for pedestrians and cyclists along the riverbank .
traffic [noun]

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

Ex:
historic [adjective]

having great importance or effect in history

Ex: His speech was considered historic , as it addressed crucial issues affecting the community .

a person who is on foot and not in or on a vehicle

Ex: Pedestrians should always use the sidewalk and avoid walking on the road .
pavement [noun]

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

Ex: The city plans to widen the pavement to accommodate more pedestrians .

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: The traffic jam stretched for miles , causing frustration among drivers .
polluted [adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

Ex: The polluted beach was littered with plastic bottles and debris , causing harm to marine animals .
noisy [adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The party next door was noisy , with loud music and people talking .