Exercises A2 : learn The city in English (answers)

These exercises will help you practice essential city vocabulary in English. Fill in the gaps, match the words, and complete sentences about streets, shops, and getting around town.

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Exercise 1 : City Vocabulary: Choose the Right Word

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about the city.

1. You can take the ___ to travel quickly under the city without a car.
   • pavement
   • subway
   • crossroads
   • pavement
2. I need to buy some bread. Let's go to the ___.
   • pharmacy
   • bakery
   • library
   • post office
3. You must stop and look both ways before crossing at the ___.
   • roundabout
   • bus stop
   • pedestrian crossing
   • pavement
4. The ___ is where you can catch a bus to get to the city centre.
   • train station
   • bus stop
   • car park
   • cycle lane

Correction

1. You can take the subway to travel quickly under the city without a car.
2. I need to buy some bread. Let's go to the bakery.
3. You must stop and look both ways before crossing at the pedestrian crossing.
4. The bus stop is where you can catch a bus to get to the city centre.

Exercise 2 : City Places and Their Uses

Match each city place with its correct description.

1. A place where you can borrow books for free.
2. A place where you catch trains to travel between cities.
3. A place where you can see a doctor or get medicine.
4. A place in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space.

• Shop where you can get medicine or consult a doctor.
• Open public area in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space.
• Room or building in the city where you can borrow books for free.
• Large building where you board rail services to travel between cities.

Correction

1. A place where you can borrow books for free. – A library is a place where you can borrow books for free.
2. A place where you catch trains to travel between cities. – A train station is a place where you catch trains to travel between cities.
3. A place where you can see a doctor or get medicine. – A pharmacy is a place where you can see a doctor or get medicine.
4. A place in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space. – A park is a place in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space.

Exercise 3 : Exploring the City: Fill in the Gaps

Complete each sentence with the correct city word from the course.

1. Turn left at the ___ (a place where two or more roads meet) and walk straight ahead.
2. Cyclists use the ___ (a special part of the road) to ride safely in the city.
3. You can leave your car at the ___ (a building or area for cars) near the shopping centre.
4. Walk on the ___ (the path beside the road) so that you are safe from traffic.

Correction

1. Turn left at the crossroads and walk straight ahead.
2. Cyclists use the cycle lane to ride safely in the city.
3. You can leave your car at the car park near the shopping centre.
4. Walk on the pavement so that you are safe from traffic.