Cambridge University Press 2012

B2
Unit 1
Abbreviations: n/pln = noun / plural noun; v = verb; adj = adjective; adv = adverb; p = phrase; T/I =
transitive/intransitive; C/U = countable/uncountable
adapt to a new culture p to change your way of life to t in with the customs and beliefs in a new place
association n an organisation of people with the same interests or with a particular purpose
become a member p If you become a member of a club or organisation, you join it.
capital city n the most important city in a country or state, where the government is based
club event n an activity, competition, party, etc. that has been organised by a club
commercial district n an area of a city where there are a lot of businesses
cosmopolitan atmosphere n If a place has a cosmopolitan atmosphere, there are people and
things from many countries and cultures in it.
debating society n a club where speakers argue against each other about subjects in a formal way
from diverse backgrounds p If people are from diverse backgrounds, they are very different from
each other, for example in race, education or wealth.
emigrant n someone who leaves their own country to go and live in another one
immigration rules pln rules or laws connected with coming to live in another country
in the city centre p in the central area of a city, where there are a lot of shops
in the suburbs p in one of the areas at the edge of a town or city where people who work in the
town or city often live
industrial city n a city that has a lot of industry and factories
integrate into the community p to mix with and join in with the customs of a group of people
live on the outskirts p to live in one of the areas of housing on the edge of a town or city
local culture n the customs, beliefs and way of life of a particular area
member of a club n If you are a member of a club, you belong to that club.
multicultural society n a society that includes people with many different customs and beliefs
on the coast p in an area near the sea
overcome ones culture shock p to succeed in becoming accustomed to a culture that is very
different from your own
small village p a very small town in the countryside
to experience something new p If you experience something new, it happens to you or you feel it
for the rst time.
to respect other peoples attitudes p to accept and be polite about other peoples beliefs and opinions
long tradition n something that a society or other group of people has been doing for a long time
wealthy neighbourhood n an area of a town or city where rich people live
youth club n a place where young people can go to meet other young people and do social activities