Urban Life: Places
A part of a city designated primarily for people to live in, not for industry.
Residential Area
Rubbish that is left in public places instead of being put in a bin.
Litter
A path at the side of the road specifically for bicycles.
To look at someone or something with great respect and approval.
to admire
A travel document issued by the government that proves your identity and nationality.
Passport
A part of a city or town, often with its own identity and community.
Neighbourhood
A situation where traffic cannot move because there are too many vehicles.
Traffic Jam
A raised path at the side of a street for people to walk on.
Pavement; Sidewalk
To feel sorry about something you did or didn't do.
to regret
The time when a plane, train, or bus leaves its starting point.
Departure
A residential area outside the main city, typically quieter and more spread out.
Suburb
The state of having no home to live in.
Homeless
A wide road built for fast-moving traffic between cities.
Motorway; Freeway; Highway
To successfully deal with or control a difficult situation.
to manage
The maximum weight of bags you are allowed to bring on a flight for free.
Luggage Allowance
An area in a city used for growing food or keeping animals.
Urban Farm
The condition of being extremely poor with very little money.
Poverty
The maximum speed you are legally allowed to drive on a road.
Speed Limit
To gift something for free, often as a donation.
to give away
To arrange and confirm a place to stay at a hotel or guest house.
to book a room
A poor, overcrowded area of a city with bad housing conditions.
Slum
A drawback or unfavorable condition that makes something more difficult.
Disadvantage
A park, garden, or natural area in a city with no buildings.
Open Space; Green Space
To join others in doing an activity or event.
to take part
The desk at a hotel where you can ask for information and directions.
Concierge