Study words 4

Communities, resources and development

12 entries. Read the meaning, try to make your own sentence, then reveal the example. These are topic collections, not a CEFR assessment.

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accommodation

noun

a place to stay temporarily

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Our accommodation is a short walk from the station.

advertisement

noun

a public message promoting something

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The advertisement gives the shop's opening hours.

environment

noun

the natural world or the conditions around a person

/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/ · General American

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A quiet environment makes it easier to concentrate.

government

noun

the group of people responsible for running a country

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The government published the transport plan.

infrastructure

noun

the basic systems a place needs to function

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The city is improving its transport infrastructure.

population

noun

all the people living in a particular place

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The town's population has grown.

sustainable

adjective

able to continue without using up resources or causing lasting harm

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The project aims to make transport more sustainable.

transport

noun

systems or vehicles used to move people or goods

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Public transport connects the airport and the city.

education

noun

the process of teaching and learning

/ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən/ · General American

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Adult education classes begin in September.

technology

noun

tools and methods developed from practical or scientific knowledge

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New technology has changed how tickets are checked.

advantage

noun

something that makes a situation better

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A direct route has the advantage of fewer changes.

facility

noun

a place or resource provided for a particular purpose

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The centre has a facility for bicycle storage.

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