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

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

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They celebrated Easter at the church , singing hymns and participating in the religious ceremony .
cinema [noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I saw the new superhero movie at the cinema .
factory [noun]

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

Ex: The textile factory employed many workers to produce clothing and fabrics .
hospital [noun]

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

Ex: They work as nurses at the hospital , taking care of patients ' needs .
mosque [noun]

a place of worship, used by Muslims

Ex: The mosque welcomed visitors of all faiths to learn about Islam and its practices .
museum [noun]

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

Ex: I visited the museum to learn about ancient civilizations .

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

Ex: She bought some stamps at the post office to send out her letters .
stadium [noun]

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

Ex: The city invested in upgrading the stadium to include modern amenities , such as improved seating and high-definition video screens .

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

Ex: I took a taxi from my house to the train station .
theater [noun]

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

Ex: The theater downtown is putting on a Shakespeare production .
library [noun]

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

Ex: The university library has an extensive collection of academic journals .
statue [noun]

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

Ex: The artist spent months sculpting the intricate details of the marble statue , bringing his vision to life .
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 sprayed water high into the air , cooling the area .
castle [noun]

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

Ex: During the summer vacation , the family visited several castles across Europe , each with its unique history .
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: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he does n't miss his ride .
corner [noun]

the point where two roads meet at an angle

Ex:

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

Ex: The architect designed a futuristic skyscraper with glass facades .

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

Ex: Many cities have invested in improving their public transport systems to make them more accessible to residents .
cafe [noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The quaint cafe offered a relaxing ambiance with soft music playing in the background .
block [noun]

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

Ex: They walked around the block to get some fresh air .

a store in which food and necessary household items are sold

Ex: They opened a new grocery store in the neighborhood last week .
office [noun]

a place where people work, particularly behind a desk

Ex: The remote team collaborated seamlessly through virtual offices , leveraging technology for communication .

the office where a local police works

Ex: The suspect was taken to the police station for questioning .

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

car park [noun]

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

Ex: After the concert , the car park was filled with people trying to leave at the same time .

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

Ex: The park is located in the heart of the city center .

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

Ex: Parents watched their kids run around the playground .
town [noun]

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

Ex: She volunteers at the town library to help with organizing books .
bookshop [noun]

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

Ex: The bookshop also sells a variety of beautiful journals and pens .

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

Ex: He bought a new suit in the men 's department of the department store .

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

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

Ex: My father compares prices at different supermarkets to get the best deals .