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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key) - Places in a Town

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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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cinema
cinema
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema. 
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factory
factory
[noun]

a building or set of buildings in which products are made, particularly using machines

Ex: The automobile factory produces thousands of cars each month. 
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hospital
hospital
[noun]

a large building where sick or injured people receive medical treatment and care

Ex: I visited my friend at the hospital and brought her some flowers. 
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mosque
mosque
[noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The minaret of the mosque towered over the city skyline, calling the faithful to prayer. 
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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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post office

a place where we can send letters, packages, etc., or buy stamps

Ex: I like to check my mailbox at the post office every day for any new mail. 
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stadium
stadium
[noun]

a very large, often roofless, structure where sports events, etc. are held for an audience

Ex: The new stadium was packed with fans, all eagerly awaiting the kickoff of the championship football game. 
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train station

a place where trains regularly stop for passengers to get on and off

Ex: I arrived at the train station early to ensure I didn't miss my train. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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library
library
[noun]

a place in which collections of books and sometimes newspapers, movies, music, etc. are kept for people to read or borrow

Ex: I spent the afternoon studying at the local library. 
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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fountain
fountain
[noun]

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

Ex: The fountain in the park was surrounded by colorful flowers. 
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castle
castle
[noun]

a large and strong building that is protected against attacks, in which the royal family lives

Ex: They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages. 
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bus stop
bus stop
[noun]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

Ex: She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived. 
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corner
corner
[noun]

the point where two roads meet at an angle

Ex: He slowed down as he approached the corner. 
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skyscraper

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

Ex: The city skyline is dominated by a new skyscraper that towers over all the other buildings. 
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public transport

the system of transport including buses, trains, etc. that are available for everyone to use, provided by the government or by companies

Ex: Public transport is a convenient option for commuting in large cities, as it reduces traffic congestion. 
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cafe
cafe
[noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The cozy cafe on the corner served delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee. 
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block
block
[noun]

an area in a city or town that contains several buildings and is surrounded by four streets

Ex: We live on the same block, just a few houses down from each other. 
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grocery store

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: She stopped by the grocery store to pick up milk and bread. 
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office
office
[noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The bustling office in the city center was filled with employees typing away on their computers. 
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police station

the office where a local police works

Ex: She went to the police station to report the theft of her bicycle. 
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sports center

a building where people can take part in various types of indoor sports activities, such as swimming

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car park
car park
[noun]

an area where people can leave their cars or other vehicles for a period of time

Ex: She struggled to find a spot in the crowded car park during the weekend shopping rush. 
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city center

the part of the city where the main businesses and shops are located

Ex: The city center is bustling with shops, restaurants, and offices. 
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playground

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing at the playground. 
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town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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bookshop
bookshop
[noun]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

Ex: She found a rare first edition novel in the quaint little bookshop downtown. 
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department store

a large store, divided into several parts, each selling different types of goods

Ex: She spent the afternoon shopping at the department store, exploring the clothing and home goods sections. 
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chemist's
chemist's
[noun]

a place where one can buy medicines, cosmetic products, and toiletries

Ex: She went to the chemist's to pick up her prescription medication. 
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supermarket

a large store that we can go to and buy food, drinks and other things from

Ex: He works as a cashier at the supermarket, scanning and bagging customers' items. 
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