Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
City Life
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| neighbourhood | n. | an area of a town or city where people live | Our neighbourhood is quiet. |
| resident | n. | a person who lives in a place | Residents complained about the noise. |
| community | n. | people who live in the same area or share interests | The community organised a festival. |
| facilities | n. | places, equipment, or services provided for people | The sports facilities are excellent. |
| commute | v./n. | to travel regularly between home and work or school | My commute takes forty minutes. |
| traffic | n. | vehicles moving on roads | Traffic is heavy in the morning. |
| rent | n./v. | money paid to live in a house or flat | Rent is expensive in the city centre. |
| housing | n. | homes for people to live in | Affordable housing is a big issue. |
| public transport | n. | buses, trains, and other transport used by the public | Public transport is reliable here. |
| nightlife | n. | evening entertainment in a town or city | The city has lively nightlife. |
| green space | n. | parks or natural areas in a city | Green space makes cities healthier. |
| crime rate | n. | the amount of crime in an area | The crime rate has fallen recently. |
Common Collocations
neighbourhood: safe neighbourhood, local neighbourhood
resident: local resident, city resident
community: local community, community centre
resident: local resident, city resident
community: local community, community centre
facilities: public facilities, school facilities
commute: daily commute, commute by train
traffic: heavy traffic, traffic jam
commute: daily commute, commute by train
traffic: heavy traffic, traffic jam
rent: monthly rent, pay rent
housing: public housing, housing market
public transport: use public transport, public transport system
housing: public housing, housing market
public transport: use public transport, public transport system
nightlife: local nightlife, nightlife area
green space: urban green space, protect green space
crime rate: low crime rate, rising crime rate
green space: urban green space, protect green space
crime rate: low crime rate, rising crime rate
Language Tips
Describing areas
A neighbourhood is a smaller area of a city where people live.
Facilities are useful places or services, such as schools, shops, gyms, or parks.
Urban problems
Traffic, rent, housing, and crime rate are common city life topics.
Community describes people connected by place, interests, or shared life.