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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
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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concert hall

a large building or room that is designed for performing concerts

Ex: The renowned symphony orchestra performed a beautiful selection of classical pieces in the concert hall last night. 
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hamburg
hamburg
[noun]

a port city in northern Germany on the Elbe River that was founded by Charlemagne in the 9th century and is today the largest port in Germany; in 1241 it formed an alliance with Lubeck that became the basis for the Hanseatic League

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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: Oktoberfest is a famous festival celebrated in Germany. 
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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: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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design
design
[noun]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

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architect
architect
[noun]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect designed a stunning modern home that incorporates sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

Ex: The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features. 
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warehouse
warehouse
[noun]

a large place in which raw materials or produced goods are stored before they are sold or distributed

Ex: The company rented a warehouse to store their excess inventory during peak production seasons. 
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brick
brick
[noun]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

Ex: The walls of the house were built with red bricks, giving it a classic look. 
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lower
lower
[Adjective]

situated at a position further down in relation to other parts

Ex: The offices are located on the lower floors of the building, closer to the main entrance. 
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upper
upper
[Adjective]

situated above something similar

Ex: The upper shelves in the kitchen hold rarely used cookware. 
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shiny
shiny
[Adjective]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

Ex: The newly waxed floors were shiny and smooth to the touch. 
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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 look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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wave
wave
[noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: The children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach. 
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use
use
[noun]

the function, purpose, or role of something

Ex: The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately. 
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seat
seat
[noun]

a piece of furniture designed specifically for sitting

Ex: The living room contained several seats and a sofa. 
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hotel
hotel
[noun]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center? 
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apartment
apartment
[noun]

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: He rented an apartment in the city to be closer to his workplace. 
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: He works as a chef in a popular restaurant. 
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feature
feature
[noun]

an important or distinctive aspect of something

Ex: The new smartphone boasts a high-resolution screen as its standout feature. 
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platform
platform
[noun]

a raised surface on which people or things can stand

Ex: The speaker stood on the platform and addressed the crowd. 
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open
open
[Adjective]

(of business, public building, etc.) ready to be visited or provide a service to customers

Ex: My favorite coffee shop is open even on holidays. 
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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 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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excellent
excellent
[Adjective]

very good in quality or other traits

Ex: He made an excellent point about the importance of recycling. 
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musician
musician
[noun]

someone who plays a musical instrument or writes music, especially as a profession

Ex: As a musician, he finds inspiration in everyday sounds and rhythms. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week. 
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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 [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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landmark
landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
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panel
panel
[noun]

a flat or slightly raised section of material used as a covering, divider, or decoration in construction, furniture, or other applications

Ex: The wooden panels divided the room into sections. 
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to reflect

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

Ex: The mirror reflected the sunlight, brightening up the room. 
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light
light
[noun]

a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes it possible to see, produced by the sun or another source of illumination

Ex: The room was filled with bright light from the lamp. 
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beautifully
beautifully
[Adverb]

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

Ex: She danced beautifully, moving with grace and elegance. 
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