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Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- feat /feet/
- real estate /REE-uhl-ih-STEYT/
- headquartered /HED-kwawr-terd/
- lounge /lounj/
- establishment /ih-STAB-lish-muhnt/
[noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it
This tunnel is a phenomenal feat of engineering.
[noun] – property in the form of land or buildings
He invested most of his wealth in real estate.
[adjective] – if an organization is headquartered somewhere, it has its main office in that place
Several large companies are headquartered in northern California.
[noun] – a room in a hotel, airport, theatre, etc. where people can relax or wait
Let’s meet in the cocktail lounge at the Marriot Hotel.
[noun] – a business or other organization, or the place where an organization operates
Many establishments were bankrupt during the previous pandemic.
Article reading:
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Dubai has been known for breaking world records over the years, and another feat has been added to its list. The world’s first and highest 360-degree infinity pool has just opened at the Palm Tower, a 52-story mixed-use luxury hotel and residential building owned by Nakheel, a real estate company headquartered in the emirate.
The 200-meter AURA Skypool, which was built by Sunset Hospitality (SHG), a hospitality investment and management company, holds a 750-square-meter pool deck on the 50th floor of the Palm Tower. The space, which is depicted as “an island in the sky,” also showcases a VIP lounge filled with sun beds, and a bar with a variety of cocktails and tapas dishes. Guests also have the option to book either a morning or sunset session. The pool’s admission fee starts at 170 AED (or approximately ¥5,212) for morning visits, which soars to 600 AED (approximately ¥18,468) for a one-day VIP access to the entire AURA area. “AURA is truly unlike any other destination in the UAE and the world,” Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Sunset Hospitality, said in a statement last October. The AURA Skypool was opened months after the 240-meter-high observation deck called The View, which is located on the 52nd floor of the spectacular tower. The establishment also features the first SushiSamba restaurant in the Middle East.
The 200-meter AURA Skypool, which was built by Sunset Hospitality (SHG), a hospitality investment and management company, holds a 750-square-meter pool deck on the 50th floor of the Palm Tower. The space, which is depicted as “an island in the sky,” also showcases a VIP lounge filled with sun beds, and a bar with a variety of cocktails and tapas dishes. Guests also have the option to book either a morning or sunset session. The pool’s admission fee starts at 170 AED (or approximately ¥5,212) for morning visits, which soars to 600 AED (approximately ¥18,468) for a one-day VIP access to the entire AURA area. “AURA is truly unlike any other destination in the UAE and the world,” Antonio Gonzalez, CEO of Sunset Hospitality, said in a statement last October. The AURA Skypool was opened months after the 240-meter-high observation deck called The View, which is located on the 52nd floor of the spectacular tower. The establishment also features the first SushiSamba restaurant in the Middle East.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What are some of the famous establishments in your country?
- Which hotel have you stayed in recently? Kindly share your experience.
- If you were given free unlimited travel passes to only one certain country, what would it be and why?
- In your opinion, is your country sustainable?
- What do you think makes Dubai a sustainable city?
Summarization
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Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- world record
- achievement
- luxury
- exceptional
- VIP access