Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate ((Unit 4: Topics: Travel and the environment))

- Lesson 15: B. The language of tourism

Countryside

The language of tourism

collocation	example
uninterrupted view	From most rooms there are uninterrupted views of the castle. [nothing blocks the views of the castle]
panoramic view	From the top floor restaurant diners have a panoramic view of the countryside. [view over a very wide area]
spectacular view	From the balcony there is a spectacular view of the mountains. [very dramatic view]
enjoy/admire a view	We stopped for a few minutes to admire the view.
breathtaking scenery	The area has some breathtaking scenery – mountains, cliffs, lakes. [extremely striking and beautiful views]
dominate the landscape	The castle dominates the landscape for miles around. [can be seen from a long way away]
beach stretches	A beautiful beach stretches for miles along the coast.
sandy beach	The hotel has its own sandy beach.
secluded beach	You’ll love the secluded beaches. [without many people]
golden sands	You can wander for miles along the golden sands.
peaceful/tranquil countryside	You can quickly go from the hustle and bustle of the town to the tranquil countryside. [formal]