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Places & Locations — Lesson 4

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ports

pɔːrts

Ports are places along a coast where ships can dock to load and unload — the ship arrived at several ports during its journey.

The ship arrived at several ports during its journey.

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harbor

ˈhɑrbər

A sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo — the harbor was crowded with sailboats.

The fishing boats returned to the harbor at sunset.

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bottom

ˈbɑːɾəm

The lower side of anything — she fell and hurt her bottom.

The book is at the bottom of the bag.

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boundary

ˈbaʊndri

The line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something — the ball crossed the boundary line.

The ball crossed the boundary line.

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cemetery

ˈseməˌteri

A tract of land used for burials — the old cemetery dates back to the 18th century.

She visited her grandmother's grave at the cemetery every Sunday.

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china

ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Clay of a high quality that is shaped and then heated to make it permanently — why didn't modern technology develop in China?

Why didn't modern technology develop in China?

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common

ˈkɑː.mən

A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area — this is a common mistake among beginners.

It is common for students to feel nervous before an exam.

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corner

ˈkʰɔɹ.nɚ

A place off to the side of an area — the shop is on the corner of Main Street.

The cat is sleeping in the corner of the room.

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countryside

ˈkʌn.tri.saɪd

Rural regions — I love walking in the countryside.

We spent the weekend in the countryside.

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desert

ˈdezərt

Arid land with little or no vegetation — the desert can be extremely hot during the day.

We drove across the Sahara desert for three days.

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dig

dɪɡ

The site of an archeological exploration — they dig a hole in the garden to plant a tree.

They dig a hole in the garden to plant a tree.

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district

ˈdɪstrɪkt

A region marked off for administrative or other purposes — she lives in a quiet residential district.

The school is located in the business district.

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