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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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CEFR A2 Vocabulary
countryside

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

Ex: They enjoyed taking long walks in the peaceful countryside. 
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village
village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: The quaint village nestled amidst rolling hills attracted tourists seeking a peaceful retreat. 
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the country

an area with farms, fields, and trees, outside cities and towns

Ex: Living in the city can be hectic, so sometimes I crave the tranquility of the country. 
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rural
rural
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

Ex: He grew up in a rural village surrounded by farmland and forests. 
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district
district
[noun]

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

Ex: The downtown district is known for its skyscrapers and bustling streets. 
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urban
urban
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Urban studies examine the challenges of housing in densely populated areas. 
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downtown
downtown
[noun]

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

Ex: They enjoyed shopping and dining in downtown after work. 
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amusement park

a large place where people go and pay to have fun and enjoy games, rides, or other activities

Ex: Families often spend weekends at the amusement park enjoying the roller coasters and water rides. 
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gas station

a place that sells fuel for cars, buses, bikes, etc.

Ex: They stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank before continuing their road trip. 
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police station

the office where a local police works

Ex: She went to the police station to report the theft of her bicycle. 
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prison
prison
[noun]

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

Ex: He was sentenced to ten years in prison for his involvement in the robbery. 
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city hall
city hall
[noun]

a building in which people who manage a city work

Ex: She paid her property taxes at city hall before the deadline. 
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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library
library
[noun]

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

Ex: I spent the afternoon studying at the local library. 
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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mosque
mosque
[noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The minaret of the mosque towered over the city skyline, calling the faithful to prayer. 
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temple
temple
[noun]

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

Ex: They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings. 
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avenue
avenue
[noun]

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

Ex: The grand avenue was flanked by elegant mansions and stately government buildings. 
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alley
alley
[noun]

a narrow passage between or behind buildings

Ex: They walked down the dimly lit alley, searching for a shortcut to the main street. 
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boulevard
boulevard
[noun]

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

Ex: They took a leisurely stroll down the tree-lined boulevard, enjoying the shade on a sunny day. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

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

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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traffic jam

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

Ex: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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road
road
[noun]

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

Ex: They drove down a winding road to reach the countryside. 
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highway
highway
[noun]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

Ex: They traveled on the highway to reach their destination quickly. 
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expressway

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

Ex: They drove on the expressway to reach the city center quickly. 
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bridge
bridge
[noun]

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

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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path
path
[noun]

the way or direction something or someone moves along

Ex: The delivery truck parked in the narrow alley, blocking the path of the pedestrians. 
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underpass
underpass
[noun]

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

Ex: They walked through the underpass to reach the other side of the busy intersection. 
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noise
noise
[noun]

sounds that are usually unwanted or loud

Ex: The construction site generated a lot of noise, disrupting the neighborhood. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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to cross
to cross
[Verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: Every morning, he crosses the bridge on his way to work. 
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across
across
[Adverb]

from one side to the other side of something

Ex: She swam across easily despite the strong current. 
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to move
to move
[Verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: She moved quickly to avoid the falling object. 
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noisy
noisy
[Adjective]

producing or having a lot of loud and unwanted sound

Ex: The airport terminal was a noisy place with announcements blaring over the speakers and passengers rushing to catch their flights. 
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local
local
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The local bakery is known for its freshly baked bread and pastries. 
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tower
tower
[noun]

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

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 
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