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ÖRNEK CÜMLE |
| activities |
things to do |
There are lots of activities that the whole family will enjoy. |
| architecture |
design of a building |
The architecture of this building is typical of the Renaissance age. |
| art gallery |
place to look at professional paintings and drawings |
We are going to visit the art gallery where local painters exhibit their art. |
| attractions |
places for tourists to see |
The water park is our most recent attraction . |
| bearings |
feeling for understanding one's location/surroundings in an unknown area |
If you're having trouble getting your bearings just remember that the mountains are west. |
| business district |
area in a city that has many offices |
Keep in mind that this is the business district so that grocery store may be expensive. |
| castle |
a building for royalty |
No one has lived in this castle since the last king died twenty years ago. |
| church |
a place to worship God |
The church is the central meeting place in this town. |
| conveniences |
things that make life easier |
There you will find all of your conveniences, from suntan lotion to shampoo. |
| custom |
something people of a region do often |
It's a custom to hang beads in the windows at this time of year. |
| en route |
on the way |
While we are en route to the hotel I will point out the beach and the golf course. |
| entertainment district |
a place where there are theatres and concert halls |
If you want to catch a movie while you're here, the entertainment district is off to your left. |
| exception |
something/someone that does not follow the usual rules or expectations |
With the exception of Johnson Street, it is safe to walk around here at night. |
| exhibition |
objects (i.e. art) displayed for a short time for the public to view |
It may be tough to find parking with the car exhibition on this week. |
| grocery store/supermarket |
place to buy food to take home |
Since you have a kitchenette at your hotel you will need to know where the grocery store is. |
| highlight |
the best part |
People often say that the highlight of their trip is the botanical gardens. |
| legend |
a person or story known for a long time |
According to an old legend, a sea monster lives in this lake. |
| lobby |
front entrance |
We will meet in the lobby at 8 am sharp. |
| locals |
people who live in an area |
The locals are usually happy to show tourists around. |
| location |
place where something can be found |
This location is the best because you don't need to bother renting a car. |
| map |
shows roads and directions to places |
I'll give you each a map so you can follow along as we walk. |
| market |
place to buy fresh food and homemade items |
Every Sunday there is a farmer's market on Wade Street. |
| monument |
a statue/structure that honours an event or person |
This monument honours the men and women who died during the war. |
| museum |
a place where historical items are displayed |
The museum charges a small fee for adults, but children are free. |
| necessities |
things that people need for every day living |
We recommend that you only carry necessities in your purse and leave everything else at the hotel. |
| original state |
the way something appeared from the beginning |
Except for the roof, this home has been left in its original state. |
| photograph |
picture taken with a camera |
You may not take photographs here, but you can purchase a postcard. |
| postcard |
a card with a picture on one side(usually an object or place that tourists see) that can be mailed without an envelope |
The gift shop has many great souvenirs, such as postcards of the beautiful waterfalls. |
| questions or concerns |
things that tourists may want to say or ask |
The plane almost missed the runway because it was such a bad storm. |
| request |
something that has been asked for politely |
The driver has made a request that you throw all of your garbage in the bin at the front on your way out. |
| restaurant district |
part of a town/city with many places to eat |
You will see there are many more eateries to choose from when we head to the restaurant district. |
| ritual |
tradition, custom, action (religious or cultural) that people do often |
It is an old native ritual to dance during the sunrise. |
| scenery |
natural beauty to look at |
It is impossible to capture the beauty of this scenery in pictures. |
| settlers |
people who first made a home in an area |
The original settlers relied on oxen to carry their wares. |
| shopping district |
area of town where there are many stores |
You may want to save some spending money because we'll be visiting the shopping district this afternoon. |
| site |
place,location |
This is the site of a very famous battle. |
| stairway/stairwell |
steps going up or down |
The stairwell is very steep, so please watch your step. |
| street people |
people who live on the street, often begging for money |
You may be surprised how many street people ask you for money. |
| surroundings |
things that you see around you |
I hope you enjoy the castle and its surroundings, including the secret garden. |
| voice |
the sound you make when speaking |
I apologize for my voice today as I have a bit of a cold. |
| voucher |
a piece of paper that shows you have paid |
Don't forget to bring your voucher for a free coffee in the hotel lobby. |
| waterfront |
piece of land next to an ocean, lake, or river |
There will be plenty of live entertainment down at the waterfront. |
| window |
glass that you look out |
We can peer in the window but I think they are probably closed for the day. |
