| A | B |
| passport* | a government document that allows a person to travel in foregin countries |
| foreigners* | people who come from a different country or place |
| nationals | citizens from a particular nation or country |
| embraced | hugged |
| ushered | led by someone |
| skyscrapers* | very tall buildings |
| sightseeing | visiting interesting places; touring |
| ministers | people who are in charge of government departments |
| bustling* | full of activity; busy |
| vendor* | someone who sells something |
| parasols | umbrellas that provide shade from the sun |
| marinated | soaked in sauce or spices to add flavor |
| dumplings | pieces of dough, often with a filling, tht you cook by steaming or boiling |
| outskirts | areas away from the center of town |
| custom* | a tradition; a way of doing something that many people follow |
| tombstone | a stone that marks where a dead person is buried |
| blurted | said suddenly without thinking |
| ashamed | feeling sorry for doing something wrong |
| selfish | being mainly interested in yourself rather than others |