2A buildings and areas

residential area

a part of a town or city where people live, not work or shop | They moved to a quiet _ just outside the city.

hideous monument

an extremely ugly structure built to remember a person or event | Most locals think the _ ruins the entire square.

trendy area

a place that is fashionable and popular, especially with young people | We went to a very _ with lots of stylish cafes and galleries.

do up

to repair or improve a home | After buying the cottage, they decided to ____ it ___completely.

rough neighbourhood

an area that is unsafe or has a lot of crime | It's not safe to walk through that _ at night.

wealthy area

a part of a city where rich people live | This is a _ — look at all the luxury cars parked outside.

is based in

to have the main office or home in a particular place | The company _ New York but works internationally.

date back to

to have existed since a particular time | The building _ the 16th century and is protected by law.

stunning view

an extremely beautiful or impressive sight | From the balcony, there’s a _ of the sea.

knock down the building

to demolish a structure | They plan to _ and build a new shopping centre.

keep an eye on

to watch something or someone carefully | Can you _ my bag while I use the restroom?

high-rise building

a very tall building with many floors | She lives on the 20th floor of a _ in the city centre.

open up a shop

to start a small business or store | They’re going to _ selling handmade ceramics.

historic building

an old structure that has historical significance | The museum is inside a _ from the 18th century.

wealthy family

a family that has a lot of money and possessions | He grew up in a _, but he worked hard to succeed on his own.

historic landmark

a famous building or site with historical importance | The cathedral is a _ that attracts tourists from all over the world.

historic site

a place where an important event happened in the past | The battlefield is now a protected _.

rough streets

dangerous or poorly maintained city streets | He grew up on the _ of a crime-ridden district.

stunning scenery

extremely beautiful natural surroundings | We went hiking and enjoyed the _ in the mountains.

trendy outfit

fashionable clothes that reflect the latest styles | She showed up in a really _ that everyone admired.