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a (large) place where sports are played.

stadium

a very large building that has many stores and usually a food court

shopping mall

a place where meals are prepared and served to customers.

restaurant

a place where people can buy stamps and mail letters or parcels.

post office

an outdoor area where children can play on swings, a slide, or other equipment.

playground

a place where you can buy medicine and other health items.

pharmacy / drugstore

a place where you can leave your car for a period of time, usually when you go shopping

parking lot / car park

an area of public land in a city that contains an area of grass where you can rest, play or walk your dog.

park

a place where people can see many historical objects to learn about the past as well as other items of cultural interest.

museum

a quiet place where you can read books or borrow books.

library

a place where you pay for a room to sleep in when you visit another city.

hotel

the place you go when you have an accident, need an operation or when someone is going to have a baby.

hospital

a place where you can buy tools and things you need for construction or home improvement.

hardware store

a place where people go to get a haircut or have their hair changed in some way

hairdresser’s / hair salon

a place where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables.

greengrocer’s

the place you go to put gas (petrol) into your car or other vehicle

gas station / petrol station

a place where you can see old and new paintings as well as other works of art such as sculptures.

(art) gallery

a place where you can buy flowers and sometimes house plants.

florist’s (shop)

a place where food is served quickly. Typically you can buy burgers, chicken, or fries at a fast food restaurant. You can eat your meal there or take it away

fast food restaurant

the place where people go to take care of or fix a problem with their teeth.

dentist / dentist’s

a place where you can see the latest movies. Many people eat popcorn while they watch the movie.

cinema / movie theater

a place you can buy a cup of coffee or tea and cakes or sandwiches. You normally sit down at a table to have these.

cafe / café

a place that sells fresh meat such as steak and sausages.

butcher’s

the place you go when you want to travel by bus to another place, usually another city.

bus station

a place where you can buy books and magazines.

bookstore

a place where people deposit or withdraw (take out) money.

bank

a place where you can buy fresh bread, sandwiches and cakes.

bakery

a large outdoor area where people can go on rides such as roller coasters and enjoy other entertainment.

amusement park

the place you go when you want to travel by plane to another city or country

airport

a road that has trees on both sides of it

tree-lined roads

so many cars and so close that they are almost touching each other

bumper-to-bumper traffic

shops for people with expensive taste

upmarket shops

buildings that are old and attractive in an old-fashioned way

quaint old buildings

the general appearance of natural surroundings that is impressive and dramatic

spectacular scenery

a special day or period, usually in memory of a religious event, with its own social activities that bring a sense of liveliness and happiness

lively festivals

It is a cuisine based on the traditions of cooking and serving dishes typical of the culture of different nationalities and local communities

local cuisine

the local people you meet who are friendly

friendly inhabitants

an area where the natural environment or the buildings are protected by law from being damaged or changed

conservation area