Unit 13: Flashcards

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Concrete jungle /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/

Definition: A city or urban area that has a lot of large modern buildings and is considered unpleasant or lacking in green spaces

Example: He grew tired of living in the concrete jungle and moved to the countryside.

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Rừng bê tông (khu đô thị đông đúc, nhiều nhà cao tầng, ít cây xanh)

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Employment opportunities /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɒpəˈtjuːnətiz/

Definition: Chances for people to get jobs

Example: Many people move to cities in search of better employment opportunities.

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Cơ hội việc làm

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Garbage collection /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kəˈlekʃn/

Definition: The process of collecting and removing waste from homes and other buildings

Example: The city has improved its garbage collection services recently.

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Việc thu gom rác

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High-rise building /ˌhaɪ raɪz ˈbɪldɪŋ/

Definition: A tall modern building with many floors

Example: They live in a high-rise building in the city center.

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Tòa nhà cao tầng

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Housing estate /ˈhaʊzɪŋ ɪˌsteɪt/

Definition: A large number of houses or apartments built close together at the same time

Example: She bought a house in a new housing estate on the outskirts of town.

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Khu nhà ở, khu dân cư

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Inner-city slum /ˌɪnə ˈsɪti slʌm/

Definition: A poor and crowded area in the central part of a city

Example: The government has plans to improve living conditions in the inner-city slums.

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Khu ổ chuột trong nội thành

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Noise pollution /ˈnɔɪz pəˌluːʃn/

Definition: Loud or unpleasant sounds that cause disturbance, especially in urban areas

Example: Noise pollution is a serious issue in large cities.

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Ô nhiễm tiếng ồn

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Outer suburbs /ˌaʊtə ˈsʌbɜːbz/

Definition: Residential areas located far from the city center

Example: Many families prefer living in the outer suburbs for a quieter environment.

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Vùng ngoại ô xa

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Sewage system /ˈsuːɪdʒ ˌsɪstəm/

Definition: A network of pipes that carries waste water and sewage away for treatment or disposal

Example: The old sewage system needs to be upgraded to prevent flooding.

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Hệ thống nước thải

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Traffic congestion /ˈtræfɪk kənˈdʒestʃn/

Definition: A situation where there are too many vehicles on the road, causing slow movement and delays

Example: Traffic congestion is a major problem during rush hour.

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Tắc nghẽn giao thông