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Impressions

THE PICTURE OF THE WORLD

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.

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

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

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

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