Short Articles for Reading Comprehension-Book 1 Unit 12 (E)

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abbey

a group of buildings in a religious community
Marion joined the abbey after hearing news of Robin Hood's death.

attraction

a fun or interesting place to visit
The walled city is an important tourist attraction.

boast

to speak with too much pride
We remember our mother's stern instructions not to boast.

bury

to put something into the ground and cover
We buried the dog in the backyard when it had passed away.

capital

the primary city of a country or state that is home to the government of that country or state
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.

comprise

to be part of something bigger
Women comprise 44% of hospital medical staff.

crown

to place a CROWN upon the head of a person in a ceremony
Elizabeth was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953.

located

found in a certain place
Sydney is where Opera House is located.

official

allowed or accepted by someone with authority
A report in the official police newspaper gave no reason for the move.

outlying

far away from the main cities of a country
Tourists can visit outlying areas like the Napa Valley Wine Country.

population

the total number of people who live in a particular area, such as a city or country
Korea's population is high compared to its size.

royal

of or related to a king or queen
He is the cousin of the prince. Therefore he is of royal blood.

underground

under the earth's surface
The underground tunnel led to a hidden door.