🇬🇧 English Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle

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CEFR A2 Sightseeing in a City

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➡ Across 15 Words

1. A small piece of paper you buy to enter a place
3. Past tense of climb; he ___ the tower to get a view
8. A very large and important church
10. Preposition: The café is ___ the church
15. Preposition: The bridge goes ___ the river
17. Preposition: The museum is open ___ 6 p.m.
18. A decorative structure that shoots water into the air
19. A person who shows visitors around and tells them about the city
20. Preposition: The market is ___ the cathedral
21. A building where you can see art or historical objects
22. Preposition: We walked ___ the old streets of the city
24. A building or statue built to remember a person or event
25. Past tense of explore; we ___ the old streets of the city
28. A building where Christians go to pray, often old and beautiful
29. Preposition: The fountain is ___ the museum and the park

⬇ Down 15 Words

2. A device you use to take photos of the sights
4. Present participle of travel; they are ___ around the city by bus
5. Past tense of photograph; they ___ the beautiful cathedral
6. A place where people buy and sell food and goods
7. A paper guide that shows streets and places in a city
9. A large, grand building where a king or queen lived
11. An open public area in a city, often with shops around it
12. A room or building where people go to see art
13. Preposition: We strolled ___ the river and enjoyed the view
14. A person who travels to a place to see it
16. A small gift or object you buy to remember your trip
18. Preposition: The view ___ the top of the tower is amazing
23. A sheltered area of water where boats can stay
26. Preposition: ___ the tour, the guide told us many stories
27. Preposition: The park is ___ the museum

📚 Study Guide: CEFR A2 (Elementary) Vocabulary Focus

This CEFR A2 (Elementary) English crossword practices practical vocabulary used in daily routines, travel, shopping, health, and social interactions related to "Sightseeing in a City". Focus on connecting synonyms and functional definitions to their exact English spelling.

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