Yes, you can use both “city center” and “downtown.” They mean almost the same thing, but the grammar is a little different. Downtown Example: City center Example: So both are correct, but the structure of the sentence changes slightly.But, you cannot use them interchangeably in grammar. Examples to show the difference: Correct: • I work …
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/s/, /z/, and /ɪz/ /S/ soundUsed after voiceless sounds (quiet consonants). If the word ends with: /z/ sound Used after voiced sounds (sounds your throat vibrates). If the word ends with: Then the plural ends with /z/. Examples: /ɪz/ soundUsed after hissing / buzzing sounds (sibilants). If the word ends with: Then the plural ends …
con‧ve‧ni‧ence / kənˈviːniəns / noun [ uncountable ] the quality of being suitable or useful for a particular purpose, especially by making something easier or saving you time : con‧ve‧ni‧ent S3 / kənˈviːniənt / adjective useful to you because it saves you time, or does not spoil your plans or cause you problems OPP inconvenient …
“Natural English” means the way native speakers actually talk and write in real life. It is: In IELTS, writing naturally is VERY important because it shows you understand how English is used by real speakers. Natural = simple + clear + common Easy way to check “naturalness” Ask yourself: “Would a native speaker say this …
man‧da‧to‧ry / ˈmændət ə ri $ -tɔːri / adjective if something is mandatory, the law says it must be done SYN compulsory , obligatory → discretionary mandatory for Crash helmets are mandatory for motorcyclists. Murder carries a mandatory life sentence . The Council has made it mandatory for all nurses to attend a refresher course …
Here’s the meaning of the three family words: Nephew A nephew is the son of your brother or sister. Example: My nephew is starting school this year. Niece A niece is the daughter of your brother or sister. Example: My niece loves drawing and painting. Cousin A cousin is the child of your aunt or …
rec‧re‧a‧tion / ˌrekriˈeɪʃ ə n / noun [ uncountable and countable ] an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement → hobby , pastime , leisure : His only recreations are drinking beer and watching football. the provision of recreation facilities (= places or equipment for people to use to enjoy themselves ) recreation …
peas‧ant / ˈpez ə nt / noun [ countable ] 1 a poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land, either in past times or in poor countries : Most villagers are peasant farmers. 2 old-fashioned informal an insulting word for someone who does not behave politely in social situations or is …
pond S3 / pɒnd $ pɑːnd / noun [ countable ] 1 a small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made 2 across the pond ( also on the other side of the pond ) informal on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean in …