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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Exercice 1 — City Vocabulary: Choose the Right Word
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence about the city.
- You can take the ___ to travel quickly under the city without a car.
- I need to buy some bread. Let's go to the ___.
- You must stop and look both ways before crossing at the ___.
- The ___ is where you can catch a bus to get to the city centre.
Correction
- You can take the subway to travel quickly under the city without a car.
- I need to buy some bread. Let's go to the bakery.
- You must stop and look both ways before crossing at the pedestrian crossing.
- The bus stop is where you can catch a bus to get to the city centre.
Exercice 2 — City Places and Their Uses
Match each city place with its correct description.
- A place where you can borrow books for free.
- A place where you catch trains to travel between cities.
- A place where you can see a doctor or get medicine.
- A place in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space.
Correction
- A library is a place where you can borrow books for free.
- A train station is a place where you catch trains to travel between cities.
- A pharmacy is a place where you can see a doctor or get medicine.
- A park is a place in the city centre where people meet, relax, and enjoy green space.
Exercice 3 — Exploring the City: Fill in the Gaps
Complete each sentence with the correct city word from the course.
- Turn left at the ___ (a place where two or more roads meet) and walk straight ahead.
- Cyclists use the ___ (a special part of the road) to ride safely in the city.
- You can leave your car at the ___ (a building or area for cars) near the shopping centre.
- Walk on the ___ (the path beside the road) so that you are safe from traffic.
Correction
- Turn left at the crossroads and walk straight ahead.
- Cyclists use the cycle lane to ride safely in the city.
- You can leave your car at the car park near the shopping centre.
- Walk on the pavement so that you are safe from traffic.
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