1 The appearance of a building

Building/ construction materials
Glass and steel
Modern and attractive

The area is now modern and attractive, but some people think that it lacks character.

The function of a building
Efficient and effective
Comfortable and Eco-friendly
Are energy-efficient
The structure of a building
Safe and reliable

2 Design buildings

Creative designs
Is visually pleasing
The exterior of a building
Attract people's attention
The interior of a building
Is nicely decorated
The form-follows-function principle

Contrast:
Compromise function for form
Architects and building engineers
Real estate developers

3 Residential buildings

The rising demand for housing
Office buildings
Commercial buildings
Industrial buildings

4 Tall buildings/ high-rise buildings

Create a lively skyline
Create an impressive skyline

5 Preserve/ protect old buildings

Are protected by law

Contrast:
Demolish old buildings
Make room for new construction
Destroy historic fabric
Look similar
Lack character

6 Buildings of artistic value

Are considered works of art
Historic buildings
Famous landmarks
Buildings of cultural significance
Give character to a city

The geographic factors that give character to a place can attract tourists.

7 Historic sites

Are protected by law
Tourist attractions
Historical attractions
Cultural attractions

8 Form part of our cultural identity

Form part of a city's history/ our cultural heritage
Enrich the local culture

9 Connect us to the past

These famous landmarks connect us to the past and provide a map for our future.

10 Improve the appearance of a city

Damage the appearance of a city
Repairs and maintenance
Install modern equipment

Engineers tried to balance the heritage value of the old building with the need to install modern equipment.

Adapt old buildings to modern needs

11 Urban areas

Rural areas
Urban living/ city life
Rural living/ rural life
Urban residents/ city dwellers
Rural residents/ rural dwellers
Enjoy the slower pace of life

12 Move to cities/ relocate to cities

Many people relocate to cities to try to find work.

Earn high salaries
Have more job opportunities
Convenient public transport systems
More sports and healthcare facilities

A wide range of entertainment and shopping choices
Provide a wide variety of cultural activities
Concert halls
Museums and art galleries

Contrast:
Cause labor shortages in rural areas
(Government) improve the infrastructure in rural areas
(Government) increase spending on rural schools and hospitals

13 Are overcrowded

The reality is that urban places are overcrowded and polluted.

The rapidly increasing population
High housing prices
Housing bubble

A housing bubble is forming in London.

14 Are polluted

Smog caused by car fumes
Respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis and lung cancer

15 Suffer from stress and anxiety

Lead a stressful life
Lead a fast-paced life
Face tough competition for jobs or promotions
Cannot achieve a good work-life balance

Find it hard to achieve a good work-life balance

Higher living costs
Rising crime rates
Frequent traffic jams

Lack a sense of community
(People) do not even know their neighbors
Feel lonely and isolated
Feel disconnected from nature

Many people, particularly those living in cities, feel disconnected from nature.

16 City planners/ urban planners

Residential areas
Recreational areas
Buisness districts
Commercial distracts
Industrial zones

17 Functional zoning

Make the layout of a city easier to understand
Achieve efficient land use
Make it more convenient for shoppers to compare goods, prices and services

Contrast:
Increase traffic volumes in some areas
(Shops, restaurants)Face tougher competition for consumers

18 Car-free zone/ pedestrian zone

Pedestrian-friendly areas
Become more pedestrian-friendly

Use-friendly , Eco-friendly , ozone-friendly , Dog-friendly park

Bicycle lane

19 Sustainable development

Use resources more efficiently
Reduce waste and pollution
Reduce people's dependence on cars

20 Admission fees

(Museums) Charge admission fees

Offer free admission

21 (Museums) Charge the same price regardless of nationality

Local visitors
Local residents
Pay taxes to the local government

Contrast:
Foreign tourists/ tourists from overseas
(Tourists) Spend money on local goods and services
Buy souvenirs
Food and entertainment
Contribute to the local economy

22 (Museums) Admission revenue

Government funding
Private donations
Revenue from gift shop sales
Operating costs

23 (Museums) Enrich the local culture

(Museums) attract many visitors
Promote tourism/ boost tourism
Employ large numbers of people
Create jobs for local people
Explore the local culture and history

24 Increase their collections

In British
exhibition --- 展览 exhibit(s) --- 展品

Gloves are supplied, so visitors can touch the exhibits.

Exhibition hall
Are on display

25 Educational activities

Hands-on activities
Interactive activities
Large touch screens
Professional guides
Recorded commentaries
Educational exhibitions and lectures
Are important educational resources

26 Are interesting learning experience

Are educational and entertaining

27 (Library) provide a wide selection of books

Book-based libraries/ traditional libraries
Suit their reading habits

Contrast:
Computer-based libraries/ digital libraries
Save space
Can save many trees
Need fewer employees
Reduce salary costs
Help people find information easily
Is an important source of information

28 Community library

Improve children's reading skills
Provide cultural activities
Free educational lectures
Enrich the cultural life of the community

The program aims to develop the creativity of people and to enrich the cultural life of the local community.

29 Strengthen community connections

Build a strong sense of community
Develop good relationships with their neighbors
Actively participate in community activities
Do volunteer/ voluntary work for their community
Raise money for their community (sell crafts, kids' marathon, voluntary donations)

Improve community safety
Reduce crime and anti-social behavior