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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Forbidden City

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
closed
closed
[Adjective]

not letting things, people, etc. go in or out

Ex: The closed window blocked out the noise from the street .
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special
special
[Adjective]

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

Ex: She showed special interest in the new employee’s progress during the first month.
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: They raised over $ 5,000 for charity .
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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up .
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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moat
moat
[noun]

a wide and deep hole, often filled with water, that is dug around a castle and used as an extra protection against attack of enemies

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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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garden
garden
[noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: She uses organic gardening methods in her garden, avoiding harmful chemicals .
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hall
hall
[noun]

a large room for gatherings or entertainment

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treasure
treasure
[noun]

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The springtime brought a burst of colorful blossoms to the park .
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roof
roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: The snow on the roof started to melt in the warmth of the sun .
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curved
curved
[Adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The cat stretched out in a curved position , resembling the letter " C " .
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: With her pretty eyes and friendly manner , she makes friends easily .
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: She was inspired by the paintings and sculptures created by renowned artists in the museum.
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

(of a building) to remain upright and structurally sound

Ex: The cliffside cabins somehow stay standing despite the eroding land beneath them .
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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lucky
lucky
[Adjective]

having or bringing good luck

Ex: You 're lucky to have such a caring family .
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palace
palace
[noun]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

Ex: The sultan 's palace was a masterpiece of Islamic architecture , with intricate tilework , soaring minarets , and lush inner courtyards .
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Beijing
Beijing
[noun]

the capital and second most crowded city of China, in which famous historic sites such as the Great Wall of China are located

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China
China
[noun]

the biggest country in East Asia

Ex: The capital of China, Beijing , is home to numerous cultural sites and modern skyscrapers .
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Chinese
Chinese
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of China

Ex: They attended a Chinese cultural festival to learn about traditional customs and art forms .
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emperor
emperor
[noun]

a male king that rules an empire

Ex: The emperor's decree was law throughout the land .
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almost
almost
[Adverb]

used to say that something is nearly the case but not completely

Ex: The project was almost complete , with only a few finishing touches remaining .
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