Burlington Core Basics: Around Town Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does ATM stand for?

Automated Teller Machine (correct)

Automated Teller Method

Automated Transfer Method

Automatic Transaction Machine

What is a bank?

A place for receiving, keeping, and lending money.

What products are found in a drugstore?

Pharmacy-related products.

What is a fire station?

A place where firefighters work. Signup and view all the answers

What is a gas station?

A place that sells gasoline. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hospital?

A place where sick or injured people get medical care. Signup and view all the answers

What is a laundromat?

A public place for washing clothes. Signup and view all the answers

What can you do at a movie theater?

Watch movies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a park?

A public space to enjoy nature. Signup and view all the answers

What is a police station?

The building where police officers work, often connected to a jail. Signup and view all the answers

What does a post office do?

A place for people to send letters and packages. Signup and view all the answers

What is a shopping center?

A group of stores owned and managed as a unit. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Around Town Vocabulary

ATM: Stands for Automated Teller Machine; commonly known as a cash machine, used for withdrawing cash and conducting bank transactions.
Bank: A facility for financial services, including receiving deposits, keeping funds secure, and lending money to customers.
Drugstore: A retail outlet that primarily sells pharmaceutical products along with personal care items and sometimes household goods.
Fire Station: A facility where firefighters are based; equipped with firefighting equipment and serves as a dispatch point during emergencies.
Gas Station: An establishment where fuel, particularly gasoline, is sold for vehicles; may also offer convenience store items.
Hospital: A medical facility that provides treatment and care for sick or injured individuals, equipped with various healthcare services and professionals.
Laundromat: A commercially available facility with washing machines and dryers where individuals can wash and dry their clothes.
Movie Theater / Cinema: A venue equipped with screens for public film screenings; often includes features like concessions and multiple screening rooms.
Park: A public space designed for leisure and recreational activities, often featuring green areas, walking paths, and playgrounds.
Police Station: The main office for police personnel, responsible for law enforcement and public safety; often includes jail facilities for temporary detention.
Post Office: A service point for sending and receiving letters and packages; offers mailing services along with postal products.
Shopping Center: A complex that houses multiple retail stores, typically managed as a single entity; may include dining and entertainment options.

Description

Test your knowledge of essential community vocabulary with these flashcards from Burlington English. Learn important terms related to places you may encounter in town, like banks, gas stations, and fire stations. Perfect for building everyday language skills.