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 therefore: used when you want to give more information or explain the reason for

something; consequently; for that reason; “I am going to be in New York next week;
therefore, I’d like to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”

 on weekends: use the preposition on when talking about things you do on Saturday
and Sunday, the weekend; in this case we use the plural because you are talking
about weekends in general, rather than a specific weekend; “He likes to play golf
on weekends.” British English prefers to say at the weekend or at weekends.

 to make time for: to prioritize things so that you have time to do a certain thing

that you want; you have to make time for something in order to ensure that you do
it, if you don’t make time for something, you won’t do it; “He wants his father to
make more time for him on weekends.”

 located on a quiet street: when we are talking about the location of something we
use the preposition on, something is located on the corner, on the right or left side,
on a hill, on a mountain; you can also use in for things located in another area, like
the office is located in the building on the left side of the street or the video store is
located in the mall, as in inside the mall; “Our new restaurant is located on one of

the busiest streets in San Francisco.”
 Additionally: used to give more information; “Additionally, the scientists found

that there were two more species in the area that had never been discovered.”

 hanging gardens: plants and flowers that are hanging in pots from the ceiling; “The
hanging gardens in the train station made the place feel very warm and welcoming,
unlike most train stations.”

 Separated from: apart from, away from; in a different part of a place; “The
children’s play area is separated from the main part of the building; it is a great place
where families can take their children to play outside.”

 hustle and bustle: describes the noise and high level of activity; “My grandfather
hates the hustle and bustle of the city; he prefers the calm and quiet of the

countryside.”

 city life in: used to describe the activity, noise, movement of people and traffic in a
city; use the preposition in or of; “The city life in New York is famous for the variety
of things you can do while there: Broadway shows, concerts, restaurants, bars,
museums and so much more.”

 to reflect: to think deeply about something; “After the meeting, he needed time to
reflect on his options before making a final decision.”