The first dialogue is an example.
Conversation 4
Conversation 3
Conversation 2
Conversation 1
Ex.5. Read the following conversations with visitors to the town.
A: Excuse me, how do I get to the shopping centre?
B: Go along Princes Street, turn first left at the crossroads, then turn second right. The shopping centre is about 50 metres along that road, in the pedestrian area.
A: So, down Princes Street, left at the crossroads and then second right?
B: Yes, that's right.
A: Thanks a lot.
A: Excuse me, how do I get to the museum?
B: Let me see ... yes. Go along this road. At the traffic lights turn left into Green Street and go straight on to Abbey Square. The museum is in the Square, on the right.
A: Sorry, could you say that again?
B: Yes. Go along this road. At the traffic lights turn left into Green Street. Then go straight on to Abbey Square. The museum is in the Square, on the right.
A: Thank you very much.
A: Excuse me, is this the way to the sports centre?
B: No, the sports centre is in the opposite direction. Go along this road. There's a bridge on the left. Go over the bridge, then turn first right, then first left. The sports centre is at the end of the road, on the left, past the cinema.
A: Many thanks.
A: Excuse me, can you give me directions to the convention center?
B:Yes, sir. It’s really close to here. Actually it’s within walking distance.
A: That’s what I heard. It’s a nice morning so I wanted to walk there.
B: Ok. Well, when you leave the hotel, cross the street and go right. When you see the library, turn left. That should be one Forty Second Street West (142nd W.) Head straight for a block and the convention center will be there on your right.
A: Thank you so much
B: You’re welcome.
Ex. 6. Using the map below, explain to a person new to your town how to get the desired thing. Choose from among:
get some hiking boots, get some cat food, buy some milk, work out, buy some pants, grab a hamburger, get some aspirin, see a movie, buy a book, mail a letter, buy some CDs, get a bite to eat.
1. A: Do you know where I can get a cup of coffee?
B: Sure. You could try the Starry Café.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s on 2nd Avenue across from the pharmacy.
A: Thanks.
B: No problem.
2. A: Do you know where I can __________?
B: Sure. You could try the ___________.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s on 2nd Avenue above the Grocery.
A: Thanks.
B: You are welcome.
3. A: Do you know where I can __________?
B: Sure. You could try the ___________.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s at the end of Elm Street below the Town Pub.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: That's OK.
4. A: Do you know where I can __________?
B: Sure. You could try the ___________.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s right on the corner of 2nd Avenue and Elm Street.
A: Thanks.
B: No problem.
5. A: Do you know where I can __________?
B: Sure. You could try the ___________.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s just at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Elm Street above the Chemist's.
A: Thank you.
B: Not at all.
6. A: Do you know where I can __________?
B: Sure. You could try the ___________.
A: Where’s that?
B: It’s on 2nd Avenue just opposite Max Records on the second floor.
A: Thanks.
B: You're welcome.
Ex.7. Work in pairs. Use the words below to complete the dialogues. You don’t need to use them all.
start get on come finish stop change get off go take go to
1. A: Excuse me.
B: Yes?
A: I want to ______ New Road.
B: Go to the right platform. ______ the first train. ______ at Yellow Circle to the train for Youth’s Gardens. ______ at Jankie’s which is on the New Road.
A: Thank you. How many stations from Yellow Circle?
B: It’s the second station.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You’re welcome.
2. A: Excuse me.
B: Can I help you?
A: How do I get to Crossroads?
B: ______ any train from platform 1. ______ at King’s Yard. ______ the local train - it’s yellow. ______ at the next station. That’s it.
A: Thank you.
B: That’s quite all right.