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British English
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American English
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Accommodation
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Accommodations
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action replay
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instant replay
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aerofoil
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airfoil
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aeroplane
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airplane
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agony aunt
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columnist
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allen key
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allen wrench
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aluminium
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aluminium
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aniseed
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anise
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anti-clockwise
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counter-clockwise
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articulated lorry
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trailer truck
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autumn
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autumn, fall
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barrister
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attorney
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bill (restaurant)
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bill, check
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biscuit
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cookie
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block of flats
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apartment building
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bonnet (clothing)
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hat
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bonnet (car)
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hood
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boot
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trunk
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caravan
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trailer
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car park
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parking lot
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catalogue
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catalog
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centometer
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centimetre
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center
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centre
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chemist's shop
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drugstore, pharmacy
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chest of drawers
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dresser, chest of drawers, bureau
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chips
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fries, French fries
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the cinema
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the movies
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clothes peg
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clothespin
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Coffin
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coffin, casket
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colour
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color
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counsellor
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counselor
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crisps
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potato chips
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crossroads
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intersection; crossroads (rural)
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cupboard
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cupboard (in kitchen); closet (for clothes etc)
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diversion
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detour
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drawing-pin
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thumbtack
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drink-driving
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drunk driving
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driving licence
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driver's license
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dual carriageway
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divided highway
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dummy (for baby)
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pacifier
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dustbin
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garbage can, trash can
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dustman
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garbage collector
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engine
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engine, motor
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enrol
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enroll
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estate agent
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real estate agent
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estate car
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station wagon
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film
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film, movie
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flat
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apartment, flat, studio
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flat tyre
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flat tire
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flyover
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overpass
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gearbox (car)
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transmission
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gear-lever
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gearshift
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Girl Guide
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Girl Scout
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grey
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gray
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ground floor
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ground/first floor
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handbag
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handbag, purse, shoulder bag
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high street
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main street
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holiday
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vacation
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hood (car)
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convertible top
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jam
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jam, preserves
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jug
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jug, pitcher
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Juggernaut
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18-wheeler
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lead
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leash
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kilometer
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kilometre
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lift
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elevator
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lorry
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truck, semi, tractor
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Mad
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crazy, insane
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mate
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pal
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post (verb)
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mail (verb)
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main road
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highway
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maize
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corn
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maths
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math
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Motorbike
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Motorcycle
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Mom / mommy
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Mum / mummy
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motorway
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freeway, expressway
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motorway
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highway, freeway, expressway, interstate highway, interstate
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nappy
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diaper
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naughts and crosses
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tic-tack-toe
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pants, underpants
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underpants, drawers
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pavement
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sidewalk
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pet hate
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pet peeve
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petrol
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gas, gasoline
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The Plough
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Big Dipper
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pocket money
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allowance
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post
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mail
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postbox
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mailbox
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postcode
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zip code
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postman
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mailman, mail carrier, letter carrier
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programme
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programe
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pub
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bar
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public toilet
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rest room, public bathroom
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railway
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railroad
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return (ticket)
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round-trip
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reverse charge
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collect call
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ring road
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beltway, freeway/highway loop
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road surface
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pavement, blacktop
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flatmate
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room mate
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roundabout
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traffic circle, roundabout
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rubber
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eraser
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rubbish
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garbage, trash
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rubbish-bin
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garbage can, trashcan
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saloon (car)
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sedan
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shop
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shop, store
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silencer (car)
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muffler
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single (ticket)
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one-way
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solicitor
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lawyer, attorney
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spanner
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Wrench
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surname
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last name
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sweets
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candy
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taxi
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taxi, taxi cab
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tea towel
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dish towel
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telly (informal), TV
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television, TV
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theater
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theatre
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third-party insurance
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liability insurance
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timetable
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schedule
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tin
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can
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toll motorway
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toll road, turnpike
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torch
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Flashlight
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travelled
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traveled
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travelling
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traveling
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trousers
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pants, trousers
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tube (train)
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Subway
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underground(train)
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subway
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vest
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undershirt
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waistcoat
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vest
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wallet
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wallet, billfold
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wellington boots
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rubber boots, rain boots
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whisky
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whisky/whiskey
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windscreen
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Windshield
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wollen
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woolen
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zip
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zipper
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Wednesday 13 July 2016
AMERICAN ENGLISH Vs BRITISH ENGLISH
Tuesday 12 July 2016
Wednesday 30 March 2016
Top 5 magnificent Beijing Shopping Malls in Beijing
Top 5 magnificent Beijing Shopping Malls in Beijing
If you would like want emerge your comfort zone and if you want to forget you ever had a comfort zone, and then get an Air-ticket to China. If you are already living in China, and then you are two sentences ahead of me in time and some precious things available without taxes as well as on the legal free market. Most of the Shopping mall has wide area of environment with trendy collections and Asia’s best architectural designs with unique creation. Besides, more than 10 malls could be found in the heart of the city. Our list of the best shopping malls in Beijing contains complexes which household items, big retail products, high-tech brands, local boutiques, some even host onsite street markets mostly. Shoppers can find the wide variety of brands like H&M, top-shop, forever21, coach, Jimmy choo and Agent Provocateur.
We at China Highlights have summarized 10 shopping streets, malls, and centres, which are the top 5 popular shopping areas in Beijing. Check them out on your next Beijing tour.
Oriental Plaza is one of the largest shopping mall in Asia and it reside a total area of 130,000 sq. m. and also one of the largest commercial complexes. It is located in the heart of Beijing; the complex is located in between Gold Street (Wangfujing Street) and Silver Street (North Dongdan Street) and it is considerably very popular destination for the local residents, expats and Foreigner’s like me. It accumulates many first class brands like Miss Sixtyand Costumeuomo and much more.
Opening Hours: 10 AM To 22 Pm
How to get there: take subway line 1 and get off at the station of Wangfujing (王府井), exit from the Exit A.
#02. Aeon International Shopping Mall
It is Located at the north of the Villa Park project in Changping District, this Shopping Mall is the big flagship store of Aeon Group and also Asia’s biggest retail group, considerably which drawing many domestic and foreign customers here every day mostly. Possessing of a total business area of 91600 square meters and almost 3000 free parking spaces and providing amazing shopping experience with more than 100 shops and restaurants, 18 of which are exclusive ones and exorbitant . There are many international fashion brands available here and you can find including Jack Jones, Samuel l&, Only, Vero Moda, Nicky, Puma, Camel and much more.
There are sufficient amount of good restaurants here and western restaurant’s as well as such as, coffee bars, Barista Coffee, there are fast food chains, such as KFC and Lotteria; there are Japanese restaurants like Good Taste of the World, Ajren Ramen, Tomkinton and Kitakata Raumen Kura.Website: www.aeonbj.com
How to get there: Subway Changping Line, Zhuxingzhuang Station.
#03.Beijing Raffles City Shopping Mall
Raffles City is one of the most popular shopping mall in Beijing, and it is situated at the heart of east second ring region of business area. In being adjacent to the prominent food Street-Double Street, which means you can not only enjoy an excellent shopping experience in this mall, but also it can satisfy your food needs and enjoy a great dinner in the street with your partner.
It Possessing of a totalling business area of 30000 square meters, It is determined to provide the one end shopping experience covering food, imported ices creams, fashion, accessories, fine dining, beauty and entertainment. Because of the high-level quality goods and the remarkable service, Raffles City drawing many domestic and foreign customers visits here.
What can you get there: jewellery, cosmetics, fashion clothes, watches, spa, electronic goods and much more
How to get there: Several minutes away from Metro Line 2, Dongzhimen Station.
#04. Beijing Yintai Center 北京银泰中心
This complex is composed of three main buildings – Park Hyatt Beijing, Park Hyatt Penthouses and Park Hyatt Residences. Yintai center has a total construction area of about 350,000 square meters with well serviced architecture by the great John Portman & Associates. It is located in the right of the CBD, it’s sure to be enormous hit among working professionals. At the base, a large dais connects the three towers, providing lobbies, meeting facilities, shops, and restaurants With Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes, more than 50 international brands such as Cartier contract settled, as well as a number of top brands of China’s flagship stores.
How to get there: take subway line 1 and get off at the station of Guomao （国贸), exit from Exit D.
#05 Capital Land Mall (Xizhimen) 凯德MALL (西直门店)
How to get there: take subway line 2 or line 4, get off at the station of Dongzhimen (东直门), exit from the Exit a.
Subway: line 2 or line 4, to get off at the station of Dongzhimen (东直门) come out through Exit A.
Monday 7 March 2016
Thursday 11 February 2016
BELGIUM TOURISM
BELGIUM TOURISM
BONJOUR!
Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for its medieval old towns, Flemish Renaissance architecture and international headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country is divided into 2 distinctive multilingual regions: Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north and French-speaking Wallonia to the south. The bilingual capital, Brussels, is home to ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and an art nouveau-influenced European Quarter.
We hope that our special tips and news will inspire you to discover more about, and visit our destination, the mainly French-speaking areas of Brussels and the region of Wallonia, in the Southern part of Belgium.
We will endeavour to keep the site updated as often as we can, so do make sure to come back and visit us on a regular basis. You may even be lucky enough to catch one of our competitions!.
BRUGES
Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. The city-center Markt features horse-drawn carriage rides and 17th-century houses converted into restaurants and cafes, as well as the 13th-century belfry with its 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.
BRUSSELS
Brussels is Belgium’s capital and home to the headquarters of the European Union. The ornate Grand-Place at the heart of the city has shops and cafes inside 17th-century guildhouses, and the intricate Gothic Hôtel de Ville (town hall) with its distinctive bell tower. The 19th-century Maison du Roi houses the Musée de la Ville de Bruxelles history museum, including costumes for the city’s Manneken-Pis statue.
LANGUAGE
GHENT
Ghent is a port city in northwest Belgium, at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers. During the Middle Ages it was a prominent city-state. Today it’s a university town and cultural hub. Its pedestrianized center is known for medieval landmarks such as 12th-century Gravensteen castle and the Graslei, a row of guildhalls beside the Leie river harbor.
The city of Gent (Ghent) is one of Belgium's most beautiful communities. Conveniently located between Brussels and Bruges, Gent features medieval buildings, canals and a host of tourist attractions.Start planning your vacation to Ghent today!
MALMEDY
Malmedy is a Walloon city and municipality of Belgium. It lies in the province of Liège. On January 1, 2006, Malmedy had a total population of 11,829. The total area is 99.96 km² which gives a population density of 118 inhabitants per km².
If you have time to kill, have a look at the Cwarmé Museum (open Tue-Sun 2-5pm; entry 2.5 €) or the National Paper Museum, which tells the visitor about one of Malmedy's traditional industry : paper. Another reason to visit Malmedy is for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix of Spa-Francorchamps, held the last week of August, which actually runs between Francorchamps, Malmedy and stavelot
The nearby castle of should not be missed reinhardstein if you happen to pass through Malmedy.
The nearby castle of should not be missed reinhardstein if you happen to pass through Malmedy.
YPRES
Ypres (aka leper), is a town in the Belgian province of West Flanders. It's surrounded by Ypres Salient battlefields, where many cemeteries, memorials and war museums honor the German-Allied battles that unfolded in this area during World War I. After the war, most of the town's important buildings were reconstructed meticulously, including Gothic-style Sint-Maartenskathedraal (St. Martin's Cathedral) and its soaring spire.
ZEEBRUGGE
Zeebrugge is a village on the coast of Belgium and a subdivision of Bruges, for which it is the modern port. Zeebrugge serves as both the international port of Bruges-Zeebrugge and a seafront resort with hotels, cafés, a marina and a beach.
BELGIUM CUISINE
Outside the country, Belgium is best known for its chocolate, waffles, fries and beer. Though Belgium has many distinctive national dishes, many internationally-popular foods like hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese are also popular in Belgium, and most of what Belgians eat is also eaten in neighbouring countries.
NATIONAL DRINK
Jenever, also known as genièvre, genever, peket or Dutch gin, is the national spirit of Belgium from which gin evolved. While beer may be Belgium's most famous alcoholic beverage, jenever has been the country's traditional and national spirit for over 500 years.
TOP 10 RECEIPE'S YOU WOULD LOVE
1.Carbonadeflamandeor stooflees
2.Sole meunière
3.Ham and endive gratin
4.Filet Americain
5.Waffles
6.Mussels
7.La Dame Blanche
8.Stoemp
9.Paling in'tgroen
10. Gentzewaterzooi
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