Saigon has changed a lot over time. It has become a Prague hasn’t changed a lot over time.
cleaner, more modern and livable place. The buildings, streets, and layout
There used to be small, old houses have remained almost the same
along the canal, and the water was for more than a hundred years.
dirty and full of rubbish. The area was There used to be fewer people
crowded and poorly planned. In the walking around, and the streets
past, there were no proper roads looked quieter, but now it’s more
beside the canal, but now there are crowded with tourists. However,
wide, clean streets and sidewalks. The the houses still look traditional
city looks more developed than with similar rooftops and windows.
before, with tall buildings, green It is not as empty as it used to be,
trees, and better public spaces. It is but it still keeps its historical
not as polluted or messy as it used to charm. Prague has managed to
be. Overall, the city has improved stay beautiful and peaceful while
greatly and offers a much better living welcoming more visitors and
environment. becoming slightly more modern.
Vocabulary in use:
Words describing positive scenery
1. peaceful /ˈpiːs.fəl/ (adj) – Calm and free from disturbance – Yên bình
2. calm /kɑːm/ (adj) – Without noise or activity – Yên tĩnh
3. clean /kliːn/ (adj) – Free from dirt or pollution – Sạch sẽ
4. lively /ˈlaɪv.li/ (adj) – Full of energy and life – Sống động, đầy sức sống
5. fresh /freʃ/ (adj) – Cool and clean or newly made – Trong lành
6. tropical /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/ (adj) – Relating to hot, humid climates – Nhiệt đới
7. charming /ˈtʃɑː.mɪŋ/ (adj) – Pleasant and attractive – Duyên dáng, quyến rũ
8. quiet street /ˈkwaɪ.ət striːt/ (phrase) – A street with little noise or activity – Con đường
yên tĩnh
9. ocean view /ˈəʊ.ʃən vjuː/ (phrase) – A view of the sea from a location – Nhìn ra biển
10. palm trees /pɑːm triːz/ (noun) – Tall tropical trees with fan-like leaves – Hàng dừa
11. clear sky /klɪə skaɪ/ (phrase) – A sky without clouds – Bầu trời trong xanh
Words describing negative scenery
12. destroyed /dɪˈstrɔɪd/ (adj) – Completely ruined or damaged – Bị phá hủy
13. burned /bɜːnd/ (adj) – Damaged by fire – Bị cháy
14. ruined /ˈruː.ɪnd/ (adj) – Severely damaged or collapsed – Đổ nát
15. damaged /ˈdæm.ɪdʒd/ (adj) – Harmed or broken – Hư hại
16. abandoned /əˈbæn.dənd/ (adj) – Left unused or empty – Bị bỏ hoang
17. wrecked /rekt/ (adj) – Completely destroyed – Tan hoang
18. lifeless /ˈlaɪf.ləs/ (adj) – Without signs of life – Không còn sự sống
19. disaster-struck /dɪˈzɑː.stə strʌk/ (adj) – Affected by disaster – Bị thảm họa tấn công
20. burnt-out cars /bɜːnt aʊt kɑːz/ (phrase) – Cars destroyed by fire – Xe cháy rụi
21. collapsed buildings /kəˈlæpst ˈbɪl.dɪŋz/ (phrase) – Buildings that have fallen – Tòa nhà
sụp đổ
22. smoke-blackened /sməʊk ˈblæk.ənd/ (adj) – Darkened by smoke – Ám khói
Words for structures / landmarks / architecture:
23. church /tʃɜːtʃ/ (noun) – A place for Christian worship – Nhà thờ
24. steeple / bell tower /ˈstiː.pəl/ /bel ˈtaʊ.ər/ (noun) – A tall tower with a bell – Tháp
chuông
25. historic buildings /hɪˈstɒr.ɪk ˈbɪl.dɪŋz/ (noun) – Old buildings with historical value – Các
toà nhà cổ
26. wooden houses /ˈwʊd.ən ˈhaʊ.zɪz/ (noun) – Houses made of wood – Nhà gỗ
27. town hall /taʊn hɔːl/ (noun) – A building used for local government – Tòa thị chính
28. colonial-style architecture /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl staɪl ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/ (noun) – Architecture from
colonial times – Kiến trúc kiểu thuộc địa
29. front porch /frʌnt pɔːtʃ/ (noun) – A covered area at a house entrance – Hiên nhà
30. white-painted walls /waɪt ˈpeɪn.tɪd wɔːlz/ (phrase) – Walls painted in white – Tường
sơn trắng
31. curved path /kɜːvd pɑːθ/ (phrase) – A path that bends – Con đường cong
32. trees without leaves /triːz wɪˈðaʊt liːvz/ (phrase) – Trees with no leaves (winter) – Cây
rụng lá (mùa đông)
33. rural setting /ˈrʊə.rəl ˈset.ɪŋ/ (noun) – A countryside environment – Bối cảnh nông thôn
34. open space /ˈəʊ.pən speɪs/ (noun) – A large, empty area – Khoảng trống rộng
35. grassy field /ˈɡrɑː.si fiːld/ (noun) – A field covered with grass – Bãi cỏ
36. asphalt road /ˈæs.fælt rəʊd/ (noun) – A paved road – Đường nhựa
🕍 Architectural Nouns
37. cathedral /kəˈθiː.drəl/ (noun) – A large and important church – Nhà thờ lớn
38. statue /ˈstætʃ.uː/ (noun) – A carved figure of a person or animal – Tượng
39. monument /ˈmɒn.jə.mənt/ (noun) – A structure to honor a person or event – Đài tưởng
niệm
40. architecture /ˈɑː.kɪ.tek.tʃər/ (noun) – The design of buildings – Kiến trúc
41. façade /fəˈsɑːd/ (noun) – The front of a building – Mặt tiền
42. bell tower /bel ˈtaʊ.ər/ (noun) – Tower containing bells – Tháp chuông
🚗 Traffic:
43. elevated highway /ˈel.ɪ.veɪ.tɪd ˈhaɪ.weɪ/ (noun) – A road built above ground – Đường
cao tốc trên cao
44. tunnel /ˈtʌn.əl/ (noun) – Underground road or passage – Đường hầm
45. traffic congestion /ˈtræf.ɪk kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ (noun) – Overcrowding of vehicles – Tắc
nghẽn giao thông
46. overpass /ˈəʊ.və.pɑːs/ (noun) – A bridge over a road – Cầu vượt
47. intersection /ˌɪn.təˈsek.ʃən/ (noun) – A place where roads meet – Giao lộ
🌳 Urban space:
48. green space /ɡriːn speɪs/ (noun) – An area with plants and trees – Không gian xanh
49. park /pɑːk/ (noun) – Public green area – Công viên
50. walking path /ˈwɔː.kɪŋ pɑːθ/ (noun) – A path for pedestrians – Lối đi bộ
51. tree-lined streets /ˈtriː laɪnd striːts/ (noun) – Streets with trees on both sides – Đường có
hàng cây
52. public space /ˈpʌb.lɪk speɪs/ (noun) – Space open to everyone – Không gian công cộng
