PLACES IN A CITY
airport - the place you go when you want to travel by plane to another city.
bakery - you can buy fresh bread and cakes here.
bank - you deposit or withdraw/take out your money here. You can cash a cheque.
bookstore - a place where you can buy books and magazines.
bus station - the place you go when you want to travel by bus to another city.
butcher's - they sell fresh meat.
café - you can buy a cup of coffee and cakes or sandwiches.
mosque – a religious place of worship.
church - a religious place of worship.
court - the place where they have trials and law cases. A judge works here.
supermarket - a large shop which sells most types of food and other goods needed in the home.
department store - a large store that sells clothes, household appliances etc. in sections.
cinema/movies - you can see the latest movies here. Many people eat popcorn while they're
here.
fire station - the building where firefighers keep their equipment including the fire engine.
gas / petrol station - the place you go to put petrol (gas) in your car.
gym - you can do exercises, weight training and keep fit here.
hairdresser's - you go here when you want to cut your hair.
hospital - you go here when you need an operation or someone is going to have a baby.
hotel - where you sleep when you visit another city.
gallery - you can see paintings and other works of art.
jail / prison - criminals are sent here by a judge for a number of days or years.
library - a place where you can read and borrow books.
museum - you can see many old objects (and sometimes paintings)
pharmacy/drugstore - you can buy medicine here.
police station - you are taken here when you break the law and are arrested
pub - a place where you can buy a beer or other types alcoholic drinks
park - An area of public land in a city that contains an area of grass where you can rest, play or
walk your dog. Sometimes children can play on swings, a slide or a climbing frame here.
restaurant - you go here when you don't want to cook at home. They prepare meals for you.
school - a place where children learn. You normally start school at the age of 5.
square - an open area within a city in the shape of a square. It is usually the heart of the city.
zoo - a place where you can see many types of animals in cages.
There is – There are
Singular
Positive (+) There is a nice beach.
Negative (-) There isn’t a station.
Questions (?) Is there a hotel?
Short Answers Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
Plural
Positive (+) There are lots of things to do.
Negative (-) There aren’t any restaurants.
Questions (?) Are there any good cafes?
Short Answers Yes, there are. / No, there aren’t.
TIPS : We use ‘any’ in negatives and questions with there are.
PAST SIMPLE FORM : There was / There were.
EXAMPLES :
• There are lots of good shops.
• There isn’t a train station.
• There aren’t any five-star hotels.
• There isn’t a theatre
• There is an interesting museum.
• There isn’t an airport near town.
Places near my home :
1. Is there a bus station?
2. Are there any shops?
3. Is there a hotel?
4. Is there a Mall?
5. Are there any good restaurants?
6. Is there a park?
7. Are there any nice cafes?
Is there a bus station near
your home?
Yes, there is. It’s about
ten minutes away.
