Chapter 4 -Vocabulary

Words	Arabic Meaning
Career Counsellor	مستشار شهادة
Constructions	الانشاءات
Drawback	عيب
Globalization	العولمة
Identity	الهوية
Job hopping	التنقل وظيفة
Job security	الوظيفي الأمن
Livelihood	رزق
Manufacturing jobs	التصنيع وظائف
Outsourcing	خارجية بمصادر الاستعانة
Pleasure	متعة
Self-Confidence	بالنفس ثقة
Stress	إجهاد
Telecommunication	اتصالات
Workaholism	العمل إدمان
Workforce	العاملة القوى
Distract	يصرف
Keep up with	مواكبة
Varies	يتفاوت
Flexible	مرنة
Leisure	ترفيه
Passionate	عاطفي
Rigid	جامد
Secure	آمن
Temporary	مؤقت
On the move	على التحرك

London

London

The city of London is known for its mass transit systems. Most urban dwellers living in London use mass transit systems such as the tube (subway), and public bus to move from place to place. A popular form of mass transit there is an underground trains called the "tube." The tube is known to be a quick and efficient way to commute to work. It also helps to reduce air pollution and because less people are driving their own cars, it solves the problem of gridlock throughout the city. Many developing countries want to copy London's public transportation systems for their own cities. Experts predict that mass transit for everyone, both affluent and poor, is the new wave of the future.

1Who are urban dwellers?

2. What is the meaning of the underlined word "tube" in the paragraph?

3. What are two advantages of using the tube?

4. What is the meaning of the underlined word "gridlock"?

5. Give two examples of mass transit systems stated in the paragraph.

6.  Give a synonym for the underlined word "affluent"