Total English - Intermediate - Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Reference - Part 1 in the Total English Intermediate coursebook, such as "attic", "outskirts", "bustling", etc.

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Total English - Intermediate

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: She invited her friends over to her apartment for a movie night .
attic [noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house .
balcony [noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: He decorated the balcony with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy outdoor space .
block [noun]

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

Ex: They walked around the block to get some fresh air .
flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:
ceiling [noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: He noticed a water stain on the ceiling and called a professional to fix the leak .
cellar [noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar .
commercial [adjective]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

Ex: This product is designed for the commercial use , not for private households .
district [noun]

an area of a city or country with given official borders used for administrative purposes

Ex:
cottage [noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens .

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

Ex: He preferred living in a detached house because it felt more secluded .

a space or place in a wall for building a fire in

Ex: The ornate fireplace in the mansion 's drawing room featured intricate carvings and a marble mantlepiece .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
gate [noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden .
lift [noun]

a box-like device that goes up and down and is used to get to the different floors of a building

Ex: The lift was out of order , so they had to use the stairs .

the area around someone, somewhere, or something

Ex: Apartments in the neighborhood of downtown New York City come with a premium price tag .

the outer areas or parts of a city or town

Ex: As the city expanded , the outskirts became increasingly populated , leading to the development of new schools and parks to accommodate the growing community .

a place where people live, consisting mainly of houses and apartment buildings rather than offices and shops

Ex: This residential area has great schools and parks for families .

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground .
stair [noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces .
suburb [noun]

a residential area outside a city

Ex: Many commuters prefer living in the suburb , as it allows them to escape the hustle and bustle of city life while still being close enough to work .

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

Ex: She decorated her terraced house with a mix of modern and vintage furniture .
view [noun]

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

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

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

Ex: The bustling café was packed with students studying , friends chatting , and baristas preparing coffee .
quiet [adjective]

with little or no noise

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

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

Ex: The test site was declared clean following radiation checks .
polluted [adjective]

containing harmful or dirty substances

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

boring or lacking interest, excitement, or liveliness

Ex: The dull performance of the team disappointed their fans .
center [noun]

the part of a city or town in which most of the shops, offices, and entertainment facilities are located

lively [adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .