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What is the Spanish term for 'neighborhood'?
What is the Spanish term for 'neighborhood'?
Which establishment is primarily focused on selling meat?
Which establishment is primarily focused on selling meat?
What does the term 'la estación de servicio' refer to?
What does the term 'la estación de servicio' refer to?
Which of the following means 'to drive' in Spanish?
Which of the following means 'to drive' in Spanish?
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Which term describes a large public celebration, often involving a procession?
Which term describes a large public celebration, often involving a procession?
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What is the word for 'to commemorate' in Spanish?
What is the word for 'to commemorate' in Spanish?
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Which option represents a place where you can send letters?
Which option represents a place where you can send letters?
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What does 'doblar' translate to in English?
What does 'doblar' translate to in English?
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Study Notes
Places in a Community
- Colonial architecture: Describes a specific style of buildings
- Modern architecture: Describes another style of buildings
- Neighborhood: A geographic area within a community
- Downtown: The central area of a city or town
- Statue: A sculpted representation of a person or animal, often commemorating an event or person
- Monument: A structure commemorating a historical event or person
- Small Town/Village: Often smaller in size and population than larger towns or cities
- Butcher Shop: A store that sells meat
- Shopping Mall: Typically a large shopping center with multiple stores
- Movie Theater: A venue for film screenings
- Service Station: A gas station and repair shop
- Pharmacy: A store that sells medicine and other health-related products
- Hardware Store: A store that sells tools and building materials
- Church: A building used for Christian worship services
- Temple: A building used for religious worship in various faiths
- Mosque: A building used for Muslim worship
- Jewelry Store: A store that sells jewelry
- Bakery: A store that sells bread and baked goods
- Pastry Shop: A store that sells cakes and pastries
- Fish Market: A store that sells fish and seafood
- Shoe Store: A store that sells shoes
Community Services
- Bank: An institution that provides financial services
- Doctor's Office: A place for medical consultations and treatment
- Post Office: A center for mail services
- Activities in the Community
- Drop off a package: Leave a package for someone
- Send a letter: To post mail
- Withdraw cash from ATM: Retrieve money from an Automated Teller Machine
- Watch a movie: Attend a movie screening
Types of Transportation
- Van/Pick-up Truck: A vehicle for transporting goods or people.
- Motorcycle Taxi: A motorcycle taxi, often used for short distance transportation
- Pedestrian: A person walking
- Get off (Public Transportation): Disembark a vehicle
- Get on (Public Transportation): Enter a vehicle
Giving and Following Directions
- Street/Avenue: A designated path for vehicles and pedestrians
- Highway: A major road for long-distance travel
- Crosswalk: A designated pedestrian crossing area
- Block/Square: A section of a city block, typically delimited by streets
- Corner: The point where two streets meet
- Bus/Train Stop: A station for waiting for public transportation
- Traffic Light: A signal that regulates the flow of traffic
- Stop Sign: A sign that instructs drivers to halt their vehicle
- Cross/Go across: To pass over from one side of something to the other side
- Look for: To try to locate something
- Turn: To change direction
- Begin/Start: To initiate an action
- Wait for bus/Train: To await the arrival of a public transport vehicle
- Arrive: To reach a location
- Drive: To operate a motor vehicle
- Stop: To halt movement
- Pass by: To go past a location without stopping
- Continue straight: To proceed in the same direction
- Be careful: To exercise caution
Community Identity
- Anniversary: A date marking a yearly event
- Commemorate: To remember and honor an event
- Customs/Traditions: Shared practices or beliefs in a community
- Parade: A procession of people and vehicles, often marking a celebration or event
- Festivals: Celebrations that mark a special event
- Independence Day Celebrations: Commemorative events signifying national independence
- Fireworks: Explosions that produce bright lights and sounds, often associated with celebrations
- Pride: A feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment
- Religious Procession: A moving event involving religious individuals or groups
- Traditions: Common practices and beliefs passed down through generations
Working in the Community
- Collaborate: To work with others towards a shared goal
- Collaboration: Working together with others
- Effort: A level of exertion or energy expended
- Together: With other people
- Organize: To arrange events systematically
- Organizer: One who plans and arranges events
- Participant: A person taking part in an event or exercise
- Get together with people: Meet with others
- Work together with other people: Teamwork
Volunteering
- Help: To assist or support someone
- Improve: To make something better
- Volunteer: To offer time and effort freely
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Explore different places that make up a community, from architectural styles to essential services. This quiz covers locations like butcher shops, parks, and movie theaters, providing a well-rounded view of community spaces. Test your knowledge of these important facets of everyday life.
