# Finding Your Way Upper Intermediate

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- CEFR: B2 (Upper-intermediate)
- Theme: Travel & Transportation
- Words: 20
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Map-reading vocabulary for reading a map properly, including scale, coordinates and a reference point, plus a signpost, a shortcut and a cul-de-sac.

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## Word list

* **atlas** /ˈætləs/: A book of maps of countries, cities and oceans, bound together. — “She pulled a dusty **atlas** off the shelf to find Peru.”
* **scale** /skeɪl/: The relation between a length on a map and the real length on the ground. — “Check the **scale** before you guess how far it is.”
* **coordinates** /koʊˈɔrdənəts/: A pair of numbers that show the exact position of a place on a map. — “She typed the **coordinates** into her phone's map app.”
* **topographical**: Relating to the physical features of an area, like hills and rivers. — “Hikers should carry a detailed **topographical** map.”
* **cartographer**: A person who makes maps. — “The old map was drawn by a skilled **cartographer**.”
* **projection** /prəˈdʒɛkʃən/: A method of showing the curved surface of the Earth on a flat map. — “This world map uses a different **projection** to the usual one.”
* **reference point**: A fixed spot used to measure or compare positions. — “Use the church tower as a **reference point**.”
* **relief** /rɪˈlif/: The differences in height of the land in an area. — “The map's shading shows the **relief** of the mountains.”
* **satellite imagery**: Pictures of the Earth's surface taken from cameras in space. — “Farmers now use **satellite imagery** to check their fields.”
* **digitised**: Converted into a computer-readable form instead of paper. — “The old paper maps have all been **digitised**.”
* **shortcut** /ˈʃɔrtˌkʌt/: A quicker way to get somewhere than the usual road or path. — “We took a **shortcut** through the park and arrived early.”
* **signpost** /ˈsaɪnˌpoʊst/: A tall post beside a road with flat arms pointing the way to nearby places. — “Follow the wooden **signpost** towards the waterfall.”
* **turning** /ˈtɜrnɪŋ/: A side road leading off the one you are driving along. — “Take the second **turning** after the church.”
* **cul-de-sac** /ˈkʌldɪˌsæk/: A street that is closed at one end, with only one way in or out. — “Their house is on a quiet **cul-de-sac**.”
* **backtrack** /ˈbækˌtræk/: To go back along the same route you just came from. — “We had to **backtrack** after taking a wrong turning.”
* **retrace** /riˈtreɪs/: To travel back over the same route you have just taken. — “She had to **retrace** her steps to find her lost phone.”
* **orientation** /ˌɔriɛnˈteɪʃən/: A sense of knowing where you are and which direction to go. — “I completely lost my **orientation** inside the huge shopping mall.”
* **disoriented** /dɪˈsɔriˌɛntɪd/: Confused about where you are or which way to go. — “He felt completely **disoriented** after leaving the crowded station.”
* **pedestrianised**: Closed to cars and open only to people walking. — “The city centre becomes fully **pedestrianised** on weekends.”
* **bypass** /ˈbaɪˌpæs/: A road built to go around a busy town instead of through it. — “Take the **bypass** to avoid the town centre traffic.”

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