Unit 6 - Lesson 2

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

They toured the ancient castle, exploring its grand halls and secret passages.

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents.

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

He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum.

a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy

The new art gallery downtown features a rotating collection of contemporary artists and their works.

a place where alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and often food, are served

They went to the pub after work for a few drinks.

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

The cozy cafe on the corner served delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee.

a large public place in a town or a city that has grass and trees and people go to for walking, playing, and relaxing

He flew a kite in the park on a sunny day.

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden.

a large area of water, surrounded by land

A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds.

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

The fountain in the park was surrounded by colorful flowers.

a shop that sells books and usually stationery

She found a rare first edition novel in the quaint little bookshop downtown.

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

I spent the afternoon studying at the local library.

a building or place that sells goods or services

She visited the local shop to pick up some groceries.

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves.

a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles, each measuring 90°

Each tile on the bathroom floor was a small square shape.

a circular intersection with a central island where traffic flows in one direction around the island

He navigated the roundabout smoothly, taking the third exit.

a place or building that provides cheap food and accommodations for visitors

The hostel in the city center offers dormitory-style rooms and is a popular choice among backpackers.

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center?

a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places

The ship sailed through the canal, heading toward the harbor.

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

I dipped my feet in the cool water of the river.