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What is the definition of 'Business area'?
What is the definition of 'Business area'?
- An area designated for industry
- A rural area with farms
- A place primarily for commercial activities (correct)
- A place where people reside
What is an 'Industrial area'?
What is an 'Industrial area'?
- An area mostly for residential homes
- A public park
- A zone for apartments
- A zone designated for factories and industries (correct)
What defines a 'Residential area'?
What defines a 'Residential area'?
- A place where people live, comprising mainly of homes (correct)
- A zone for recreational activities
- A specialized area for farming
- An area with a high level of commercial activities
What does 'Rural area' refer to?
What does 'Rural area' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'Apartment'?
What is the meaning of 'Apartment'?
What describes a 'Loft'?
What describes a 'Loft'?
What is a 'Condo'?
What is a 'Condo'?
What does 'Newer neighborhood' mean?
What does 'Newer neighborhood' mean?
What is an 'Older neighborhood'?
What is an 'Older neighborhood'?
What does 'Mansions' refer to?
What does 'Mansions' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'Highway'?
What is the meaning of 'Highway'?
What is an 'Art studio'?
What is an 'Art studio'?
What does 'Farmer's market' indicate?
What does 'Farmer's market' indicate?
What is a 'Ferry'?
What is a 'Ferry'?
What does 'White collar' refer to?
What does 'White collar' refer to?
What does 'Blue collar' imply?
What does 'Blue collar' imply?
What is the meaning of 'Professional'?
What is the meaning of 'Professional'?
What does 'Retire' mean?
What does 'Retire' mean?
What does 'Across from' indicate?
What does 'Across from' indicate?
What does 'Behind' refer to?
What does 'Behind' refer to?
What is meant by 'On the right side/next-to'?
What is meant by 'On the right side/next-to'?
What does 'On the left side/next-to' imply?
What does 'On the left side/next-to' imply?
What does 'Quiet, tranquil' mean?
What does 'Quiet, tranquil' mean?
What does 'Noisy, not quiet' refer to?
What does 'Noisy, not quiet' refer to?
What is meant by 'Safe'?
What is meant by 'Safe'?
What does 'Neat, clean' mean?
What does 'Neat, clean' mean?
What does 'A lot of foot traffic' indicate?
What does 'A lot of foot traffic' indicate?
What does 'Empty streets' mean?
What does 'Empty streets' mean?
What does 'Unsafe, dangerous' imply?
What does 'Unsafe, dangerous' imply?
What does 'Filthy, dirty' mean?
What does 'Filthy, dirty' mean?
What is meant by 'Stinky, smelly'?
What is meant by 'Stinky, smelly'?
What does 'Boring' refer to?
What does 'Boring' refer to?
What does 'Lots of things to do, high level of activity' mean?
What does 'Lots of things to do, high level of activity' mean?
What does 'Many years ago, long time ago' refer to?
What does 'Many years ago, long time ago' refer to?
What does 'Up until now' mean?
What does 'Up until now' mean?
What does 'Cheap' imply?
What does 'Cheap' imply?
What is the meaning of 'Expensive'?
What is the meaning of 'Expensive'?
What does 'Most' mean?
What does 'Most' mean?
What does 'Some' imply?
What does 'Some' imply?
What does 'Few' mean?
What does 'Few' mean?
What is the definition of 'Neighborhood'?
What is the definition of 'Neighborhood'?
What does 'Move-away' mean?
What does 'Move-away' mean?
What does 'Diverse' imply?
What does 'Diverse' imply?
What is the definition of 'Area'?
What is the definition of 'Area'?
What does 'Woods' refer to?
What does 'Woods' refer to?
What is the meaning of 'Mansion'?
What is the meaning of 'Mansion'?
Study Notes
Neighborhood Terms
- Business area: A region primarily designated for commercial activities and workplaces.
- Industrial area: Sections of land allocated for manufacturing and production facilities.
- Residential area: Neighborhoods primarily composed of homes and living spaces.
- Rural Area: Regions characterized by open space, low population density, and agriculture.
- Country area: Areas outside urban centers, often featuring farms and natural landscapes.
Housing Types
- Apartment: A self-contained housing unit in a building, typically rented.
- Loft: An open space, often converted from industrial buildings, designed for living and working.
- Condo: A privately owned individual unit within a larger building or complex.
- Mansions: Large, luxurious homes often associated with wealth.
Neighborhood Characteristics
- Newer neighborhood: Areas that have been recently developed or built.
- Older neighborhood: Established districts, often featuring historical architecture.
Location Vocabulary
- Near: Close proximity to another location.
- Highway: Major public road, facilitating long-distance travel.
- Across from: Used to describe locations opposite each other.
- Behind: Position located at the back of something.
- On the right side/next-to: Describes the location relative to a reference point.
- On the left side/next-to: Similar to the above, but on the left side.
Environmental Descriptions
- Quiet, tranquil: Referring to peaceful areas with minimal noise.
- Noisy, not quiet: Locations characterized by high levels of sound and activity.
- Safe: Areas regarded as secure from crime or danger.
- Neat, clean: Implies well-maintained and orderly environments.
- Empty streets: Describes localities lacking pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
- Unsafe, dangerous: Areas perceived as threatening or risky.
- Filthy, dirty: Poorly maintained environments with high levels of pollution.
- Stinky, smelly: Locations with unpleasant odors.
- Boring: Areas that lack engaging activities or attractions.
- Lots of things to do, high level of activity: Regions bustling with options and events.
Temporal and Financial Context
- Many years ago, long time ago: Refers to significant time in the past.
- Up until now: Indicates a time frame extending to the present.
- Cheap: Describes low-cost items or housing.
- Expensive: Refers to high-cost items or housing.
Population Descriptors
- Most: Indicates a majority ratio in a population or context.
- Some: Refers to an unspecified but relatively small amount.
- Few: Indicates a limited quantity.
General Terms
- Neighborhood: A defined area with a residential, commercial, or mixed character.
- Move-away: The action of leaving a current residence.
- Diverse: Referring to varied populations or characteristics within a community.
- Area: A specific space or region often designated for a particular use.
- Woods: Natural areas covered with trees, often seen in rural or suburban neighborhoods.
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