Cities

Question 1

rural areas

Answer 1

Part of Speech | Meaning | Vibe | Example
noun phrase | Areas that are outside cities and towns, usually with fewer people and more nature | 🌾 peaceful, quiet | Many people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of jobs.

🧠 توضیح کاربردی:
🔹 rural areas یعنی مناطق روستایی یا غیرشهری
🔹 برعکس urban areas (مناطق شهری) هستن
🔹 معمولاً جمعیت کم‌تر، زیرساخت ساده‌تر، و ارتباط مستقیم‌تری با طبیعت دارن
🔹 تو موضوعاتی مثل مهاجرت، خدمات عمومی، کشاورزی و… زیاد به‌کار می‌ره
🗣 Healthcare access in rural areas is often limited compared to urban centers.

✨ ترکیب‌های پرکاربرد:
عبارت | معنی
rural development | توسعه روستایی
rural population | جمعیت روستایی
rural lifestyle | سبک زندگی روستایی
rural-urban migration | مهاجرت از روستا به شهر

Question 2

Housing

Answer 2

Part of Speech | Meaning | Vibe | Example
noun | Buildings or places for people to live in | 🏘️ neutral (context-based) | Affordable housing is a major issue in big cities.

🧠 توضیح کاربردی:
🔹 Housing یعنی «مسکن» یا «جای زندگی»، به‌طور کلی
🔹 می‌تونه شامل خانه‌ها، آپارتمان‌ها، پناهگاه‌ها و… باشه
🔹 وقتی درباره‌ی هزینه‌ی زندگی، رفاه اجتماعی یا شهرسازی حرف می‌زنیم، زیاد استفاده می‌شه
🗣 The government is investing in public housing to support low-income families.

✨ ترکیب‌های پرکاربرد:
ترکیب | معنی
affordable housing | مسکن مقرون‌به‌صرفه
public housing | مسکن دولتی / اجتماعی
housing crisis | بحران مسکن
housing market | بازار مسکن
housing shortage | کمبود مسکن

Question 3

Pedestrian Areas

Answer 3

Part of Speech | Meaning | Vibe | Example
noun phrase | Zones in a city where vehicles are not allowed and only people can walk | 🚶‍♀️ calm, urban, eco-friendly | The city center has several pedestrian areas to reduce traffic and pollution.

🧠 توضیح کاربردی:
🔹 Pedestrian areas یعنی مناطقی در شهر که مخصوص عابران پیاده هستن
🔸 ماشین‌ها اجازه‌ی ورود ندارن یا فقط در زمان خاصی
🔹 معمولاً برای تشویق مردم به پیاده‌روی، کاهش آلودگی و افزایش تعامل اجتماعی ساخته می‌شن
🗣 Many European cities are expanding their pedestrian zones.

✨ ترکیب‌های پرکاربرد:
ترکیب | معنی
pedestrian-only zone | منطقه‌ی فقط پیاده‌رو
car-free area | منطقه‌ی بدون خودرو
pedestrian-friendly design | طراحی مناسب برای پیاده‌روی

Question 4

✅ Urbanization

Answer 4

Collocation | Example Sentence
rapid urbanization | Rapid urbanization has led to overcrowded cities.
urban growth | The government struggles to keep up with urban growth.
urban sprawl | Urban sprawl often results in environmental degradation.

Question 5

✅ City Living – Advantages

Answer 5

Collocation | Example Sentence
access to public transport | City dwellers enjoy easy access to public transport.
better job opportunities | Urban areas offer better job opportunities.
cultural diversity | Cultural diversity is one of the biggest strengths of city life.
vibrant nightlife | A vibrant nightlife attracts many young people to cities.

Question 6

✅ City Living – Disadvantages

Answer 6

Collocation | Example Sentence
high cost of living | The high cost of living is a major concern in big cities.
noise and air pollution | Noise and air pollution affect residents’ health.
traffic congestion | Traffic congestion is getting worse every year.
lack of green spaces | There’s a lack of green spaces in most urban neighborhoods.

Question 7

✅ Urban Planning & Development

Answer 7

Collocation | Example Sentence
sustainable urban planning | Sustainable urban planning can improve quality of life.
infrastructure development | Infrastructure development is key to supporting urban growth.
affordable housing projects | Affordable housing projects are needed for low-income families.

Question 8

✅ Social Issues in Cities

Answer 8

Collocation | Example Sentence
urban poverty | Urban poverty remains a challenge in many developing countries.
rising crime rates | Rising crime rates are often linked to unemployment.
homeless population | The homeless population is increasing in large cities.
social inequality | Social inequality is more visible in urban areas.