Listening Framework Pre-advanced 2 (E) Unit 04

destination

the place someone is going to
We finally reached our destination after a long journey.

loss

a failure to keep or continue
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.

shock

to surprise or upset someone suddenly
The sudden news shocked everyone in the office.

struggle

to have difficulty doing something
Many people struggle to learn a new language in a short time.

attraction

something that draws interest or brings people in
The Eiffel Tower is a major attraction for tourists in Paris.

central

being in the middle
The central idea of the book is about friendship and trust.

facility

a place or building used for a specific purpose
The sports facility includes a swimming pool and a gym.

peak

happening at the busiest time
The athlete gave a peak performance at the championship.

comfort

a feeling of ease, safety, or relaxation
A warm blanket gave her comfort on the cold night.

concentration

a large amount of something in one place
A high concentration of tourists visited the city during the festival.

curiosity

the desire to learn or know
Children show curiosity about everything around them.

destruction

the process of ruining something
The earthquake caused massive destruction in the city.

expect

to think something will happen
We expect good results from the new project.

harm

damage or hurt to something or someone
Smoking can cause serious harm to your health.

host

a person who lets guests stay at their home
The host of the TV show welcomed all the guests warmly.

planning

the act of thinking ahead about how to do something
Proper planning is essential for a successful event.

popularity

the condition of being liked by many people
The popularity of the new movie surprised the critics.

residential

relating to places where people live
The city is planning new residential areas for families.

global

relating to the whole world
Climate change is a global problem that affects everyone.

tourism

the activity of traveling to and visiting places for pleasure
Tourism is an important source of income for the city.

major

very important, serious, or large
Tourism is a major source of income for this country.

affordable

reasonably priced so that people can buy it
They are looking for an affordable hotel near the city center.

laptop

a small portable computer that can be used on your lap
I bought a new laptop for studying and work.

site

a place where something happens or is located
The ancient ruins are an important historical site.

infrastructure

the basic systems and services needed for a country to function
Good infrastructure is essential for economic growth.

coral

a hard, colorful substance made by small sea animals
Divers were amazed by the colorful coral in the tropical sea.

souvenir

an object kept as a reminder of a place or event
She bought a small souvenir from Paris for her friend.

replace

to take the place of something or put something new instead
We need to replace the old chairs with new ones.

accommodation

a place to stay, especially for travelers
The hotel offers comfortable accommodation near the beach.

in terms of

with regard to a particular aspect or topic
In terms of cost, this car is more affordable than the other model.