Vocabulary

chain store: one of a series of stores owned by one company and selling the same merchandise.

  • It's the name of a French chain store that sells high-quality frozen foods.

district: an area of a country or city, especially one regarded as a distinct unit because of a particular characteristic.

  • She took a shine to Chicago's sprawling skyline and downtown shopping district.

harbor: a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter, especially one protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures.

  • Jackson and Lilly enjoy fishing in the harbor.

hostel: an establishment that provides inexpensive lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers.

  • If you're traveling solo, a hostel can be cheaper than a hotel.

monument: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person or event.

  • A monument to Magellan is in the main square of the city.

neighborhood: a district, especially one forming a community within a town or city.

  • She lived in a wealthy neighborhood of Boston.

office building: large building primarily designed and used to house offices, where work, such as clerical, administrative, or professional tasks, is performed.

  • I work in a tall office building downtown.

shopping mall: large, enclosed building or complex containing multiple stores, restaurants, and other businesses under one roof, designed for pedestrian use.

  • The largest shopping mall in Canada is West Edmonton.

suburbs: an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.

  • The London suburb of Croydon has become increasingly popular.

 

Grammar

Present perfect continuous

Used to talk about past actions or states which are connected to the present.

  • (+) I think I've read that thing before.
  • (-) He has not been working in this factory since 2019.
  • (?) Have you been waiting for you?

Describing movement

Used to say how someone or something is moving.

Verb of movement + adverb

  • (+) Logan opened the box quickly.
  • (-) He doesn't run to school anymore.
  • (?) How did they get through the tunnel?