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Active Vocabulary
National Stereotypes
Typical of a nation
To be similar to (Ant: different from)
To distinguish between / one from the other
A distorted picture
Stereotypes: Offensive, accurate / exact; Ant: inaccurate, false
Open to new experiences, ideas
To condition national characteristics
To engender the distinctive features
Distinct: Ant: indistinct, vague, uncertain
Distinctive / individual/ rare / exceptional; Ant: ordinary, common, general
Casual, easy-going, formal, hospitable, illogical, materialistic,
narrow-minded, outgoing, sociable, self-confident, tolerant
To value individualism quite highly
To place emphasis on smth
Habits have taken hold in Europe
Trendsetters in lifestyle
A strong sense for public order
Lack of respect for authority
A sense of dignity
A sense of superiority
Toleration of eccentricities
Incurable optimists
To have a pessimistic view of life
A humorist even in adversity
Self-effacing manner
Travel broadens the mind and liberalises one’s outlook.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Generalizations about nationalities are usually not welcomed.
The world will be a dull place indeed when all the different nationalities behave exactly alike.
Country
It draws in visitors from all over / to draw crowds / to attract smb
It is worth a visit.
It is worth while visiting London. / London is worth visiting.
It is worthy of attention.
It merits a visit.
It is a must on your itinerary.
It demands to be explored.
Lively cities and bijou villages compete for attention.
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To be favourite with To be popular with To be a magnet to / for tourists To be a Mecca for smb A tourist attraction A prime destination
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To be famous for To be renowned for To be notable for To be famed for To be glorious for To be praised worldwide To be justifiably proud of |
Sights/ highlight/ glory/ landmark / a place of worship and pilgrimage / architectural treasures
Tourists
Culture hunters
Sightseers
Nature lovers
To time a visit
To tour the city
To travel worldwide
To do / see the sights; to go / do sightseeing
To set off
To hop on/ off a bus
To catch / get a glimpse of
To search for history
To get one’s bearings
To go for a stroll / walk, to wander around / to meander along/ through the narrow streets
To go for a row
To linger near
To have a trip both educational and enjoyable
To plunge into the atmosphere of
To find a treasury of new beauties
To come face to face with history
To discover anew
Impressions
To conjure up images
To bring to visitor’s mind a vision of smth
To capture imagination
To draw inspiration from
A source of inspiration
To go deep into the essence of things (Essential / fundamental; Ant: inessential, non-essential)
To be captivated by / fascinated by / enchanted with, Ant: disenchanted
To be inspired, Ant: uninspired
To award smb with enchanting images
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If you seek mystery… If you are tired of cities… If you need relaxation… |
If your prime interest is… If you have a love of… If you have a passion for… |
Nature
Beautiful:
Magnificent / imposing; fascinating / enchanting / delightful /charming;
Breathtaking / spectacular; inspiring (Ant: uninspiring),
striking, impressive, dramatic, captivating, stunning, picturesque
Peaceful:
Idyllic, sleepy, unhurried, pastoral, unspoilt
Rivers:
Meandering, ribbon-like, rushing (streams)
To flow / run through the valley into the ocean, to wind its way downstream from… to…
Lakes:
Crystal-clear, jewel-like, island-studded, sparkling (to sparkle with)
Mountains:
Soaring, craggy / rugged / steep / rough, rocky, untamed, dramatic
Hills: rolling, soft
Compare: Landscape / countryside / scenery / view / setting / surroundings
Compare: Seaside / coast / bank / beach / shore
Compare: Channel / canal / strait
The beauty of the... is as hard to define as it is easy to enjoy.
To be wearing a necklace of sparkling lakes
To attest to drama and beauty of the landscape
A stunning combination of mountains and lakes
Fragrant meadows
Bijou villages
Vast expanses
Diversity
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Compare: Varied / various / different / diverse A delightful variety of mountains and lakes A rich tapestry of culture and history An unrivalled range of smth An unlimited fund of places A treasure of natural beauties An area of contrasting landscapes A discriminating choice of sightseeing attractions A wide diversity To be rich in diversity To be breathtaking in its variety To possess an array of historical wonders To include every conceivable kind of smth To boast scores of smth To range from… to… |
To be full of smth To be rich in smth To abound in smth To be packed with smth To be thronged with To bustle with
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Location
In the hub / centre / focus of smth
In / at the heart of smth
Around every corner
At every turn
On the skyline
At the / a crossroads
85 miles from top to bottom
In the vicinity / neighbourhood
On the outskirts
A gateway to smth
On the border; Compare: Border / boundary / frontier
To be surrounded by
To be washed by
To dominate smth
To be dominated by smth
To overlook the beach
To be a landmark
To lay out a park
To be scattered / dotted around (Ant: collect, gather)
Back in History
Compare: historic / historical
Compare: heritage / inheritance (to pass by inheritance)
To have a long and colourful history
To date back to / to date from /to go back 1400 years / to date at about
To trace as far back as… / to trace the history from ancient times to the present day
To hold the traces of the past
To come into existence
To originate
To echo many ages
To be steeped in heritage
To be rich in heritage
To bear witness to the heroic past
To preserve many links with the past (Syn: to retain, save; Ant: destroy)
To preserve the spirit of the ancestors
To retain to this day
To survive from an early age
To change little with time / to change little since medieval times
To experience a revival / renewal of interest in culture
To revive a tradition
Legends and romance flourish / thrive (Ant: decline, wither)there
To maintain a national identity (identical to / with smth, Ant: non-identical)
Remains / remnants of the countrified past / ruins /
relics of ancient tribes and cultures, reminders of historic battles
Ancient tombs
Sacred / holly temples
An open history book
The charm and spirit of history still hangs in the air
Where the past and the present exist side by side
Castles and fortresses
Mighty, imposing, romantic, impressive, majestic, medieval
To be founded / to be started by smb
To survive from medieval times (Syn: outlive)
To be rebuilt from scratch
To be restored to its former splendour
To raise from ruins
To build castles throughout the country
To be built as a defence from
To keep invaders at bay
To be subdued / subjugated by conquerors
To resist the enemy (Syn: defy, confront; Ant: yield)
Troops withdraw from...
Boundary disputes
The site of numerous sieges
Towns
An urban area, Ant: a rural area
A sprawling cosmopolitan metropolis
A town with a character and atmosphere of its own
A spa town, a border town
To be of historical value
To serve as a market centre
To make it a sizeable town
To be instrumental in turning the city into a cultural mecca
To make a single architectural ensemble
To commemorate / in commemoration of
The layout / plan / arrangement of streets
Narrow cobblestone streets
Picture-postcard houses
Tree-lined avenues
Thoroughfare / avenue / highway
Green islands of peace and quiet in the middle of the noisy sea
Luxurious night-clubs abound in this part of the city
Luxury, Ant: poverty
Displays of city splendour
To cover obvious / apparent attractions / highlights of the tour
To enjoy the delights of parks
To go to the residential areas
Hustle and bustle of city life / noise and fuss
A motley / mixed / diverse crowd
To be alive with crowds
To cater for all tastes
To contribute to success (to contribute / to grant / to give / to provide)
Within a few hundred yards we find most of its best-known…
No visit to… would be complete without a look at…
… has something for everyone.
It is sure to exhaust you before you exhaust its possibilities.
Museums and Cathedrals
To house an outstanding collection of fine and applied arts
To boast a priceless collection of art treasures / riches
To enjoy a deserved reputation
To be on the UNESCO list
To put exhibits on display
To be preserved as a museum piece
Valuable / worthy / precious, Ant: valueless, worthless
A rich treasure-chest brimming with exhibits of historical importance
A home for military relics
A rare specimen of
A domed ceiling
A magnificent tombstone, The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior