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urban area

(noun) A place with many buildings, roads, and people, usually a town or city. (khu đô thị) /ˈɜːrbən ˈeəriə/

Example: I've always lived in an ________, so I'm not used to the quiet countryside.

residential area

(noun) A part of a town or city where people live, not where businesses are. (khu dân cư) /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl ˈeəriə/

Example: My house is in a quiet ________ with lots of parks and schools nearby.

urban

commercial area

(noun) A part of a city with lots of shops, offices, and businesses. (khu thương mại) /kəˈmɜːrʃl ˈeəriə/

Example: It's convenient to live near a ________ because everything is within walking distance.

industrial area

(noun) A place with many factories and businesses that produce goods. (khu công nghiệp) /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˈeəriə/

Example: The air pollution in the ________ is quite bad because of all the factories.

metropolitan city

(noun) A large and busy city with many people and businesses. (thành phố lớn) /ˌmetrəˈpɒlɪtən ˈsɪti/

Example: Living in a ________ means dealing with noise and traffic every day.

bustling metropolis

(noun) A large city full of activity and people. (thành phố nhộn nhịp) /ˈbʌslɪŋ məˈtrɒpəlɪs/

Example: I love the energy of a ________, but sometimes it can be overwhelming.

city skyline

(noun) The shape of buildings seen against the sky in a city. (đường chân trời thành phố) /ˈsɪti ˈskaɪlaɪn/

Example: The ________ looks amazing at night when all the buildings are lit up.

scenery

(noun) The natural views of an area, like mountains, rivers, or fields. (phong cảnh) /ˈsiːnəri/

Example: The best thing about my city is the beautiful ________, especially near the river.

infrastructure

(noun) Basic systems like roads, bridges, and electricity in a city. (cơ sở hạ tầng) /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/

Example: The government is investing in better ________ to reduce traffic problems.

well-developed facility

(noun) Modern and high-quality buildings, services, or equipment. (cơ sở vật chất phát triển) /ˈwel dɪˈveləpt fəˈsɪlətiz/

Example: One reason I love my city is that it has ________ like hospitals, gyms, and shopping centers.

amenity

(noun) Things that make life more comfortable, like parks, shops, and restaurants. (tiện ích) /əˈmenətiz/

Example: I prefer living in an area with plenty of ________ so I don't have to travel far.

public service

(noun) Services provided by the government, like transport, schools, and hospitals. (dịch vụ công cộng) /ˈpʌblɪk ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/

Example: Good ________ make a city a much better place to live.

real estate

(noun) Property, such as houses and land. (bất động sản) /ˈrɪəl ɪˌsteɪt/

Example: The ________ market in my city is very expensive, so buying a house is not easy.

housing market

(noun) The buying and selling of homes and apartments. (thị trường nhà ở) /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ˈmɑːrkɪt/

Example: The ________ is unpredictable, with prices going up and down all the time.

property price

(noun) The cost of buying houses, apartments, or land. (giá bất động sản) /ˈprɒpərti ˈpraɪsɪz/

Example: ________ in the city center are too high for most young people.

cost of living

(noun) The amount of money needed for food, housing, and other daily expenses. (chi phí sinh hoạt) /kɒst əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/

Example: The ________ in my city is rising every year, making life more expensive.

standard of living

(noun) The level of wealth and comfort people have in a place. (mức sống) /ˈstændərd əv ˈlɪvɪŋ/

Example: People in my country have a high ________, with access to good healthcare and education.

densely populated

(adj) Having a lot of people living close together. (dân cư đông đúc) /ˈdensli ˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd/ = crowded population

Example: The city center is ________, with apartment buildings everywhere.

dense - density

sparsely populated

(adj) Having very few people living in an area. (dân cư thưa thớt) /ˈspɑːrsli ˈpɒpjuleɪtɪd/

Example: The countryside is ________, with only a few houses here and there.

cultural diversity

(noun) A mix of different cultures, traditions, and people. (sự đa dạng văn hóa) /ˈkʌltʃərəl daɪˈvɜːrsəti/

Example: One thing I love about my city is its ________, with people from all over the world.

fast-paced life

(noun) A busy and quick lifestyle with little time to relax. (cuộc sống nhịp độ nhanh) /ˈfæst peɪst laɪf/

Example: Sometimes I feel exhausted from the ________ in the city.

vibrant nightlife

(noun) A city's exciting activities at night, like bars, clubs, and live music. (cuộc sống về đêm sôi động) /ˈvaɪbrənt ˈnaɪtlaɪf/

Example: This city is famous for its ________, with lots of great places to go after dark.

entertainment hub

(noun) A place with lots of things to do for fun, like cinemas and concerts. (trung tâm giải trí) /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt hʌb/

Example: My favorite ________ is the shopping mall, which has a cinema and a bowling alley.

skyscraper

(noun) Very tall buildings in a city. (nhà chọc trời) /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpərz/

Example: The city skyline is full of ________, making it look modern and impressive.

high-rise building

(noun) Buildings with many floors. (tòa nhà cao tầng) /ˈhaɪ raɪz ˈbɪldɪŋz/

Example: Most people in my city live in ________ because there's not much space for houses.

public transport system

(noun) Buses, trains, and other transport services for the public. (hệ thống giao thông công cộng) /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt ˈsɪstəm/

Example: The ________ here is reliable, so I don't need a car.

commuting option

(noun) Different ways to travel to work or school. (phương tiện đi lại) /kəˈmjuːtɪŋ ˈɒpʃənz/

Example: My city has great ________, including buses, subways, and bike lanes.

congested road

(noun) Roads that are full of traffic. (đường tắc nghẽn) /kənˈdʒestɪd roʊdz/

Example: ________ make it hard to get to work on time.

traffic jam

(noun) Long lines of cars that move slowly. (kẹt xe) /ˈtræfɪk dʒæmz/

Example: I always leave early to avoid ________.

rush-hour traffic

(noun) Heavy traffic at the start and end of the workday. (giao thông giờ cao điểm) /ˈrʌʃ aʊər ˈtræfɪk/

Example: ________ is a nightmare in my city, especially in the morning.

urban sprawl

(noun) The spread of a city into surrounding areas. (sự mở rộng đô thị) /ˈɜːrbən sprɔːl/

Example: ________ has led to fewer green spaces in my city.

rural area

(noun) A place in the countryside, far from cities. (khu vực nông thôn) /ˈrʊrəl ˈeəriə/

Example: I grew up in a ________, surrounded by farms and nature.

remote village

(noun) A small town far away from cities and main roads. (làng xa xôi) /rɪˈmoʊt ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

Example: We had to drive for hours to reach the ________, but it was worth it.

breathtaking landscape

(noun) Extremely beautiful views of nature. (phong cảnh ngoạn mục) /ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ ˈlændskeɪps/

Example: The ________ in this region make it perfect for photography.

stunning scenery

(noun) Very impressive natural surroundings. (cảnh quan tuyệt đẹp) /ˈstʌnɪŋ ˈsiːnəri/

Example: I love hiking in the mountains because of the ________.

lush green field

(noun) Areas covered with thick, healthy green grass. (cánh đồng xanh tươi) /lʌʃ ɡriːn fiːldz/

Example: The ________ stretched as far as the eye could see.

tranquil surrounding

(noun) A quiet and calm environment. (môi trường yên tĩnh) /ˈtræŋkwɪl səˈraʊndɪŋz/

Example: I prefer the ________ of the countryside to the noise of the city.

peaceful atmosphere

(noun) A calm and relaxing feeling in a place. (bầu không khí yên bình) /ˈpiːsfəl ˈætməsfɪr/

Example: The village has a ________ that helps me escape from stress.

fresh air

(noun) Clean, cool air, usually found in the countryside. (không khí trong lành) /freʃ eər/

Example: I love going to the countryside for the ________ and quiet.

unpolluted environment

(noun) A place with clean air, water, and land. (môi trường không ô nhiễm) /ʌnˈpɒljuːtɪd ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/

Example: It's rare to find an ________ these days, but some remote villages still have it.

simple lifestyle

(noun) A way of living without too many modern conveniences. (lối sống giản dị) /ˈsɪmpl ˈlaɪfstaɪl/

Example: Many people move to the countryside for a more ________.

close-knit community

(noun) A group of people who know and support each other. (cộng đồng gắn kết) /ˌkloʊsˈnɪt kəˈmjuːnəti/

Example: Everyone in this village helps one another because it's a ________.

friendly locals

native people = indigenous (noun) The people who live in a place and are kind to visitors. (người dân địa phương thân thiện) /ˈfrɛndli ˈloʊkəlz/

Example: The ________ made my trip even more enjoyable.

off the beaten track

(idiom) In a place that is not well known or visited. (xa xôi, hẻo lánh) /ɒf ðə ˈbiːtn træk/ be tucked away = isolated = remote (xa xôi, xa cách)

Example: We found a small café ________ that served amazing homemade food.

untouched by tourism

(phrase) A place that hasn't been changed by visitors. (chưa bị du lịch tác động) /ʌnˈtʌtʃt baɪ ˈtʊərɪzəm/

Example: This island is still ________, so it feels like stepping back in time.

pristine : nguyên sơ

suburban neighborhood

(noun) A residential area outside the city center. (khu dân cư ngoại ô) /səˈbɝːbən ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

Example: I prefer living in a ________ because it's quieter than the city.

inner-city apartment

(noun) A flat located in the central part of a city. (căn hộ ở trung tâm thành phố) /ˈɪnɚ ˈsɪti əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Example: The rent for an ________ is usually very high.

high-rise apartment

(noun) A flat in a tall building with many floors. (căn hộ trong tòa nhà cao tầng) /ˈhaɪ ˌraɪz əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Example: We moved into a ________ with a great view of the city.

detached house

(noun) A house that stands alone, not connected to others. (nhà biệt lập) /dɪˈtætʃt haʊs/

Example: They bought a beautiful ________ with a big garden.

semi-detached house

(noun) A house joined to another by one shared wall. (nhà liền kề) /ˌsɛmi dɪˈtætʃt haʊs/

Example: Our ________ is spacious, but we can sometimes hear our neighbors.

cozy

(adjective) Small, warm, and comfortable. (ấm cúng) /ˈkoʊzi/

Example: I love how ________ my bedroom feels in the winter.

studio apartment

(noun) A small flat with one main living area. (căn hộ nhỏ kiểu studio) /ˈstuːdioʊ əˈpɑːrtmənt/

Example: He lives in a ________ in the city center to save money.

well-furnished

(adjective) Having good-quality furniture. (được trang bị nội thất đầy đủ) /wɛl ˈfɝːnɪʃt/

Example: Their Airbnb was modern and ________, so we felt at home.

spacious home

(noun) A house with a lot of space. (ngôi nhà rộng rãi) /ˈspeɪʃəs hoʊm/

Example: They wanted a ________ so their kids could have more room to play.

compact living space

(noun) A small but efficient home. (không gian sống nhỏ gọn) /ˈkɑːmpækt ˈlɪvɪŋ speɪs/

Example: I prefer a ________ because it's easier to clean.

prime location

(noun) A very desirable and convenient area. (vị trí đắc địa) /praɪm loʊˈkeɪʃən/

Example: This apartment is in a ________, right next to the subway station.

desirable neighborhood

(noun) A place where many people want to live. (khu dân cư đáng sống) /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

Example: Property prices in this ________ are increasing fast.

affordable housing

(noun) Homes that people can buy or rent at a reasonable price. (nhà ở giá phải chăng) /əˈfɔːrdəbəl ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

Example: The government is building more ________ for young families.

green spaces

(noun) Parks or areas with trees and plants in a city. (không gian xanh) /ɡriːn ˈspeɪsɪz/

Example: I love jogging in the ________ near my apartment.

bustling city

(noun) A city full of activity, noise, and people. (thành phố nhộn nhịp) /ˈbʌslɪŋ ˈsɪti/

Example: I love the energy of a ________, but sometimes it gets overwhelming.

scenic route

(noun) A road or path with beautiful views. (tuyến đường có phong cảnh đẹp) /ˈsiːnɪk ruːt/

Example: We took the ________ along the coast instead of the highway.

run-down area

(noun) A place in bad condition, often old or poorly maintained. (khu vực xuống cấp) /rʌn daʊn ˈɛriə/

Example: The city is working on improving the ________ near the train station.

picturesque countryside

(noun) Beautiful rural land with stunning views. (vùng quê đẹp như tranh) /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk ˈkʌntriˌsaɪd/

Example: They bought a cottage in the ________ to escape city life.

overcrowded street

(noun) A road with too many people or vehicles. (con phố đông đúc) /ˌoʊvɚˈkraʊdɪd striːt/

Example: Walking through the ________ during rush hour is exhausting.

high crime rate

(noun) A place where many crimes happen. (tỷ lệ tội phạm cao) /haɪ kraɪm reɪt/

Example: I don't feel safe in areas with a ________.

a lively atmosphere

(noun) A place full of energy, excitement, and activity. (bầu không khí sôi động) /ə ˈlaɪvli ˈætməsfɪr/

Example: The café has ________, perfect for meeting friends.

tourist attraction

(noun) A famous place that draws visitors. (điểm thu hút khách du lịch) /ˈtʊrɪst əˈtrækʃən/

Example: The Eiffel Tower is the most popular ________ in Paris.

hustle and bustle

(noun) The busy movement and noise of a city. (sự hối hả và nhộn nhịp) /ˈhʌsəl ənd ˈbʌsəl/

Example: I enjoy the ________ of the city, but sometimes I need a break.

home sweet home

(phrase) An expression of comfort and happiness about being home. (nhà là nơi ấm áp nhất) /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/

Example: After traveling for weeks, it feels great to be back to ________.

located in the heart of

(phrase) Situated in the center of a place. (tọa lạc ngay trung tâm của) /ˈloʊkeɪtɪd ɪn ðə hɑːrt ʌv/

Example: The hotel is ________ the city, close to all the attractions.