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VOCABULARY (“Places to Visit”, Unit 2, Enterprise 4) 4VOCABULARY (“Places to Visit”, Unit 2, Enterprise 4) 1 Page 18-20 - to give the impression of - the world-famous landmarks - well-loved double-decker buses - grand hotels / department stores - to offer visitors a journey - through centuries of history - newly cleaned and restored buildings - to revitalize / to bring back to life / to restore - to rediscover - to walk eastwards - old warehouses - to transform into - historic delights - visual arts - old-fashioned - to ask for a pint of bitter - a historical theme park - to claim to be - a highly recommended restaurant - historic sites - new English quisine [kwi:/zi:n] - sophisticated / exclusive / lively - a mixture of reasonably priced chainstore clothing - rave gear / correct gear - to head for (a place) - to be centred in - squeezed in between - pavement cafes - gurgling cappuccino machines - heavy traffic - cosmopolitan cities - to try hard - to experience real excitement - to be of great historical importance to smb - to dive off a yacht - to have a variety of - to be an example of smth - to boast of / about smth - to provide for smth - to travel by plane / taxi - to be in/on a plane / in a taxi / on a bike
VOCABULARY (“Places to Visit”, Unit 2, Enterprise 4) 2 Definitions: 1. stop –to stay somewhere temporarily while travelling stop off – to make a short visit to a place during a journey, especially to rest or see someone break(a journey) – to stop travelling for a short time interrupt –to stop a process or activity temporarily pause – to stop smth for a moment 2. journey –act trip – journey to a place and back again voyage – long sea journey tour – organized sightseeing trip around a particular place 3. antique –valuable because of age (e.g. an antique car) ancient –extremely old (e.g. ancient ruins) old – existing for a long time (e.g. old shoes) historical – related to history (e.g. historical importance) 4. leaflet –folded sheet of printed paper containing information prospectus –printed book, etc., giving information about a college , new business, etc. handout –sheet of paper, often prepared by a teacher, giving information brochure[/brəuſuə] – small book or magazine with pictures advertising or containing information about smth 5. coast –line where land ends at (e.g. the coast of France) bank – land at the side of a river shore – strip of land along the sea or lake seaside – area near the sea/beach 6. excursion –short organized trip expedition – long journey for the purpose of exploration sightseeing – visiting interesting sites in a place travel – act of going from place to place
Phrasal Verbs: - to take down(to remove) - to take aback(to surprise) - to take in(to deceive) - to take off(to leave the ground) - to take over(to take control of) - to take up(to begin a hobby, activity, etc.) - to take to(to like)
VOCABULARY (“Places to Visit”, Unit 2, Enterprise 4) 3 Page 21-23 - a dwelling - a skyscraper / a cottage / a mansion - a block of flats / a high-rise block - a detached house / a semi-detached house - to maintain a skyscraper - high-class luxurious buildings - to lose its traditional look (about a town) - to change for the worst - entirely / not entirely - to be a bit of a mess - along the seafront - to have a completely new face - to be badly damaged - to be pulled down - with fabulous gardens - a sports and leisure center - the entire riverfront - for the convenience of visitors - to fulfill all shopping needs - to have some money to spare - a tiny chapel - to go in smb’s place (= instead of smb) - a fascinating shopping district - a beautiful chalet [/ſælei] - equipment and tuition - cooking / washing facilities - lowest prices guaranteed - a mosquito repellent - a swimming costume - a portable gas stove - goggle / flippers - light clothes - a first-aid kit - heavy rain / showers - to become increasingly cloudy / quite chilly - with the likelihood of sandstorms - to drop (about the temperature) - an enjoyable funfilled holiday - lively restaurants - to experience the colourful nightlife - peaceful green valleys - impressive temples VOCABULARY (“Places to Visit”, Unit 2, Enterprise 4) 4 - to hike through mountainous areas - to swim in refreshing waters - not to have a dull moment - overpriced hotels - self-catering apartments - on the outskirts of this delightful resort - visitors tothis exotic city - spacious rooms - to dine ondelicious cuisine - to unwind in a relaxing sauna - to cater for people of all ages / for all tastes / for your every need - to stay in these stylish and welcoming surroundings - to long to escape to (a place) - endless rivers / bottomless lakes - towering mountains - colossal cliffs - to venture - vast undeveloped areas - unpolluted waters - shop understocked Page 24-26 - colourful well-kept gardens - to answer promptly - to find some good deals - unbelievable bargains - unlimited ravel in Europe - to plan one’s route - to set off - to make last-minute bookings for charter flights - to check in with one’s luggage - an embassy / an ambassador - to take a discount on another holiday Page 27-29 - bay windows - to overlook the park - the beautiful flight of marble stairs - the covered front porch - built-in wardrobes - huge drawers - a full-length mirror - completely tiled (about the bathroom) Date: 2016-01-14; view: 3792
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