Unit 23

Unit 23 WORD LIST best adj. The best person or thing is better than all the others. I got the best score on the math test. card n. A card is a small piece of plastic or paper used to buy or use things. Adam used his library card to borrow a book. crowd n. A crowd is a large group of people who are together in one place. The crowd waved to the camera. day[dei] n. A day is a period of twenty-four hours, beginning at midnight. There are two more days until the weekend. dish n. A dish is a type of food that is cooked in a particular way. My favorite dish at the restaurant is chicken curry. easy adj. An easy action is not difficult to do. Karen is happy because her English homework is easy. experience v. To experience is to do or see something or have something happen to you. Going to the concert was the best thing I've ever experienced. hotel n. A hotel is a place where people stay overnight when they are traveling. This family is staying at their favorite hotel. hour n. An hour is sixty minutes. The man waited for the train for over an hour. light n. Light is a form of energy or brightness that makes it possible to see something. I will turn on the light so that you can see.

market n. A market is a place where people buy and sell products or food. I go to the market every weekend to buy vegetables. plan v. To plan is to think about and arrange the details of something you want to do. It's Sam's turn to plan the company party. price n. The price is the amount of money needed to pay for something. Julie is checking the price of a sweater. short adj. A short thing is not long or not tall. The days are short in the winter. shop v. To shop is to visit places where goods are sold in order to look at and buy things. Tom decided to shop for groceries on his way home. station n. A station is a place where buses and trains stop for passengers. This man is waiting at the train station. surprise v. To surprise is to cause something that is unexpected. His parents decided to surprise him with a puppy. system n. A system is a group of related parts that move or work together. This device controls the building's heating system. taxi n. A taxi is a car and driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Gary drives a taxi, so he knows the roads very well. two adj. Two is the word for the number 2. Two friends study together at the coffee shop.

48 Hours in Hong Kong Forty-eight hours in Hong Kong may sound like a short visit, but it will surprise you how much you can see and do. The best way to get the most out of your trip is to plan in advance. Hong Kong has a great public transportation system that is easy to use. The system is called the MTR, which includes the metro, trains, and buses. You can get a card called the Octopus Card at a metro station and use it to travel around. Taxis are another way to get around Hong Kong. Not only are there many taxis everywhere, but they are also quite cheap compared to taxis in other large cities. On the first day of your trip, go up Victoria Peak. At the top of the mountain, you will see beautiful city views. Then have " dim sum” for lunch. Dim sum consists of many different dishes. It is a great way to taste a little bit of everything. In the afternoon, take the Star Ferry from Hong Kong Island and cruise across Victoria Harbor to Kowloon. There are many markets in this area. Temple Market and Ladies Market are very popular. At 8: 00 pm, join the crowd that is watching the Symphony of Lights, which is a fifteen-minute light show around Hong Kong's tall buildings. On the second day of your trip, spend your time shopping at one of Hong Kong's many malls, such as IFC or Times Square. You can also shop at smaller stores in Soho and Sheung Wan as well. Unlike the markets, the prices are set, so you cannot change them. After shopping, try an order of roast goose, which is similar to roast duck. Roast goose is a special dish in Hong Kong. If you want to experience Hong Kong's nightlife, head to Lan Kwai Fong. If not, go back to your hotel for a good night's rest. With careful planning, you can do a lot in just two days in Hong Kong.