Vocabulary

• trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
• on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• take on: To acquire a new characteristic
• due to: Because of; owing to
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• such as: For example; like
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• to date: Up to the present time; until now.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• spot: A certain place or area
• atmosphere: Air around us
• industry: Hard work; being busy working
• distinctive: Having a quality that is different from others
• pleasant: Causing a good feeling
• settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
• vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
• population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
• glamorous: Attractive in a sexy way; exciting; alluring
• broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
• technically: In an exact and particular manner
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• click: To work well with someone or something
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
• foreign: Being of a different place or country
• important: Having power or authority
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• surpass: To go beyond or achieve more than someone
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
• construct: To build or create something
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• metropolis: Very large and important city
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• area: Amount of measured space
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
• bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• ambience: Atmosphere, mood or feeling of a place
• cosmopolitan: Sophisticated and knowledgeable about many things
• regional: Of a particular area, not the whole of a country
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• residence: Place where a person lives
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
• autumn: The season when leaves fall off trees
• port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
• pier: Strong post that helps support something
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• feudal: Of or typical of feudalism
• harbour: Area of water protected by land and used by ships
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• waterfront: Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
• accessibility: Quality of being able to be entered or used
• lighthouse: Tower with a light that warns ships about rocks
• liner: Material used to cover the inside surface of
• noodle: String of dried dough, usually eaten in a soup
• neighbour: Person who lives, or is near, you
• chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
• farmhouse: House for a farmer and family