Describing buildings and areas

Which answer doesn't match?

An area that has only houses and not offices or factories is called...

• a bed town

• the suburbs

• residential

• downtown

Choose the BEST answer

If the buildings or area in a town or city are in very bad condition we can say they are...

• deprived

• rough

• trendy

• run-down

Choose the BEST answer.

Potentially dangerous or violent parts of a town can be called...

• rough

• affluent

• hideous

• deprived

Something that is fashionable now is...

• historic

• up-and-coming

• trendy

• grand

Which answer doesn't match?

An up-and-coming area is...

• improving

• becoming trendy

• becoming more expensive

• a great place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the peace and quiet.

Which answer doesn't match?

A(n) historic building or area is...

• new

• historical

• significant in history

• old and important to one's culture

Select ALL that apply.

Affluent means...

• rich

• wealthy

• having a great deal of money

• a near-native speaker of a language

Select ALL that apply.

If something is described as deprived it means...

• not having enough food

• not having enough money

• having good fortune

• lacking the essentials of life

If we describe something as "stunning" it means...

• we were knocked unconscious

• we were temporarily unable to respond

• we were greatly impressed by its beauty

• we were electrocuted

Something we consider very large and particularly special can be described as...

• inferior

• grand

• lacking

• unimpressive