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A2 Level Wordlist - City and the Countryside

Here you will learn some English words about the city and the countryside, such as "village", "rural", and "downtown", prepared for A2 learners.

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the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

Ex: He grew up in the countryside, surrounded by vast fields and meadows .
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village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: Despite its small size , the village boasted a charming marketplace with local artisans and vendors .
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an area with farms, fields, and trees, outside cities and towns

Ex: We went on a road trip and explored the scenic beauty of the country.
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rural
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

Ex: The rural economy is closely tied to activities such as farming , fishing , and forestry .
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district
[noun]

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

Ex: The industrial district is home to factories and warehouses .
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urban
[Adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .
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downtown
[noun]

the main business area of a city or town located at its center

Ex: She commutes to downtown every day for work .
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a large place where people go and pay to have fun and enjoy games, rides, or other activities

Ex: He celebrated his birthday with friends at the amusement park, riding the bumper cars and playing mini-golf .
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a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: He checked the tire pressure at the gas station's air pump .
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the office where a local police works

Ex: The police station is located downtown , next to the courthouse .
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prison
[noun]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .
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city hall
[noun]

a building in which people who manage a city work

Ex: They visited city hall to obtain a building permit for their home renovation project .
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market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: They visited the farmers ' market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh fruits and vegetables .
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library
[noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: The library hosts regular storytelling sessions for children .
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church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
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mosque
[noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: He listened to the imam 's sermon during the weekly Friday sermon at the mosque.
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temple
[noun]

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

Ex: He made a pilgrimage to the temple to fulfill a vow made to the deity .
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avenue
[noun]

a wide straight street in a town or a city, usually with buildings and trees on both sides

Ex: He crossed the avenue at the pedestrian crossing , waiting for the traffic light to change .
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alley
[noun]

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

Ex: The graffiti-covered walls of the alley served as a canvas for urban artists .
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boulevard
[noun]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .
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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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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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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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highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: The highway was closed due to construction , causing a detour for drivers .
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a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

Ex: The expressway was well-maintained , with smooth pavement and clear signage .
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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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path
[noun]

the way or direction something or someone moves along

Ex: She stepped off the sidewalk and onto the path of the advancing parade .
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underpass
[noun]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

Ex: The graffiti-covered walls of the underpass served as a canvas for urban artists .
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noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: He found it hard to concentrate on his work with all the noise coming from the street .
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pollution
[noun]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

Ex: The pollution caused by plastic waste is a growing environmental crisis .
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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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across
[Adverb]

from one side to the other side of something

Ex: The river was too wide to paddle across.
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to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The dancer moved gracefully across the stage .
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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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local
[Adjective]

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

Ex: He 's a regular at the local pub , where he enjoys catching up with friends .
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tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .
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