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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
ferris wheel

a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates; provides a ride at an amusement park

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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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to open
to open
[Verb]

to become available for use or access

Ex: The online registration portal will open at midnight, allowing participants to sign up for the workshop. 
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public
public
[noun]

a society's ordinary people

Ex: The politician promised to serve the interests of the public. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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capsule
capsule
[noun]

a small container, especially in a round and cylindrical shape

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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

Ex: This jar holds about 1 kilogram of cookies. 
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up to
up to
[preposition]

indicating that the quantity or count mentioned does not exceed a specified value

Ex: The restaurant can accommodate up to 5 people at each table. 
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glass
glass
[noun]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

Ex: She drank water from a glass bottle to reduce plastic waste. 
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to go up
to go up
[Verb]

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

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ride
ride
[noun]

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

Ex: She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views. 
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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: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
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all the way
all the way
[phrase]

in a complete manner

Ex: If we support this plan, we should support it all the way. 
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big ben
big ben
[noun]

clock in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London

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houses of parliament

the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, consisting of two separate chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords

Ex: The Houses of Parliament are iconic symbols of British democracy and governance. 
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buckingham palace

the London residence of the British sovereign

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clear
clear
[Adjective]

without clouds or mist

Ex: He could see far into the distance because of the clear weather. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

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

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
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holiday
holiday
[noun]

a day fixed by law when we do not have to go to school or work, usually because of a religious or national celebration

Ex: The Memorial Day holiday is a time to honor those who served in the military. 
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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to book
to book
[Verb]

to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.

Ex: I need to book a flight to New York for next week's business meeting. 
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private
private
[Adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself. 
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birthday
birthday
[noun]

the day and month of your birth in every year

Ex: He invited all his friends to his birthday party at the park. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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to get on
to get on
[Verb]

to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.

Ex: The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship. 
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to get off

to leave a bus, train, airplane, etc.

Ex: The passengers were asked to get off the bus at the next stop. 
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smooth
smooth
[Adjective]

characterized by a continuous and even movement

Ex: The car's smooth ride made the long journey enjoyable. 
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