Н. Н. Тарасенко Разговорный английский
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2. Read the text and answer the questions. Visitor: 'Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the Silk Cottage restaurant please?' York Resident: 'Eh, the Silk Cottage restaurant. It's on the other side of the river. The easiest way to get there is to go right from here and then take the second street on your left. Then go along the street until you reach a junction. Turn left at the junction, and you'll be on a big road then. Then go straight ahead. You'll then come to a bridge, go over the bridge. It is better to cross over the road after the bridge, there's a pedestrian crossing there. Then follow the road until you reach a big church, which is called York Minster. Take the road on your right which is in front of York Minster and then go past the Minster. Then take the first street on your left, then go up the road until the first street on your right and the Silk Cottage restaurant is there. Opposite is a big building called the Treasurer's House. Is that ok?' 1. What is the easiest way to get to the Silk Cottage restaurant? 2. Where is the restaurant situated? 3. What building is the visitor to go past? 4. What is opposite the restaurant? 3. Read and memorize the phrases used to ask people for directions. To ask people for directions, use: Excuse me! Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the bus station? Excuse me, do you know where the post office is? I'm looking for this address Are we on the right road for Brighton? Is this the right way for Ipswich? Do you have a map? Can you show me on the map? Where is (the police station)? Could you direct me to (the station)? How do I get to (the main street)? Could you tell me the way to (the park)? If you want special directions, use: Which is the quickest way to (the Post Office)? What’s the best way to (the city centre)? If you are in a car, you can also use: What’s the easiest way to (the coast road)? Is there parking (in the centre)? Asking about distances, use: How far is it? How long will it take (on foot/by car/by bus)? Can I do it in (ten minutes)? Should I take (a taxi)? To tell people the way, use: It’s near the (church) Go straight on/straight ahead Turn left/right at the (second) street Go towards (the park) and turn left Cross/go across the road Go over/under the bridge Go along the street Go past the (Post Office) Make a U turn Continue on (keep going) Follow this hall/ road/ path Take the elevator It’s about 150 meters It’s next to/ across from/ opposite/ beside/ between (two things) Cross the/ street/ road/ park/ lobby/ intersection Go past the . . . It’s on/ the left/ the right/ the third floor/ the corner It's this way It's that way I'm sorry, I don't know Sorry, I'm not from around here You're going the wrong way You're going in the wrong direction Take this road Go down there Take the first turn on the left Take the second turn on the right Turn right at the crossroads Continue straight ahead for about a mile. To identify the place, use: It’s the (first) street It’s the (first) on the left/right It’s on the left/right hand side of the road To tell people distances, use: Not far Quite close Quite a long way A long way on foot A long way to walk About a mile from here It’s quite far It’s too far to walk It’s not very far/it’s quite near here It’s about (two) kilometers It’s (ten minutes) on foot/walking It’s (an hour’s) walk/drive You should allow (an hour) You should take (a taxi) Don’t forget to say “Thank you” after someone has given you assistance. 4. Read the conversations, do the quiz and act the conversations out. 1. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Excuse me! Excuse me, sir! Excuse me, madam! Excuse me, miss! Could you tell me how to get to the bank, please? B: Sure. When you leave the hotel, turn left and walk three blocks. Make a left turn at the bookstore. You will see a cafe and a post office. The bank is next to the post office. A: Thanks a lot. B: You're welcome. 2. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Could you tell me where the Science Museum is, please? B: It is on the corner of Seventh Street and Lincoln Road. A: How do I get there from here, please? B: Go down this street and turn right at the traffic light. Walk two blocks and turn right onto Seventh Street. Go past the department store and the flower market, and you'll see the Science Museum across the street. It is a large red-brick building. You can't miss it. A: Is it far from here? B: No, it's just a ten-minute walk. A: Thank you very much. B: You're welcome. 3. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Is there a restaurant near here? / Can you tell me if there is a restaurant near here? B: There is a restaurant around the corner, next to the toy store. A: Thanks. B: Don't mention it. 4. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Excuse me, where is the nearest pharmacy? / Excuse me, do you know where the nearest drugstore is? B: There is one next to the grocery store on King Street. Do you see the square across from the bank? King Street starts behind the square. A: How long will it take to get there? B: About ten minutes. A: Thank you. 5. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Could you help me, please? I'd like to know how to get to the center from here. B: The downtown bus stops in front of the Rose Hotel over there. A: Excuse me, does this bus go to the center? B: No, you need the bus going in the opposite direction. The bus stop is on the other side of the street. A: Oh, thank you. 6. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Would you mind giving me some directions? B: What are you looking for? A: The Central Exhibition. Do you know where it is? B: The Central Exhibition? Well, it's pretty far from here. You'd better take a bus. A: Is it a long ride? / How long does it take to get there? B: About ten minutes by bus. A: Which bus do I take to get there? B: Let me think. It's probably best of all to take Bus 5 on Regent Street. A: And where is Regent Street, please? B: Walk down this street to the next intersection and turn right. You will be on Regent Street. The bus stop will be near a small park on your right. A: Thank you. B: Anytime. Have a nice day. 7. (Speakers: two visitors) A: Excuse me, could you help me? I'm new in town. I'm a tourist. I'm lost. / I lost my way. Does this bus go to the amusement park? Is this the right bus for the beach? How do I get to the book fair, please? B: Sorry, you'll have to ask someone else. 8. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Excuse me, can you help me? I'm looking for Redwood Travel Agency./ I'm trying to find Redwood Travel Agency. B: It's on the fifth floor. Go to the end of this hall and turn left. The elevators are there. The receptionist on the fifth floor will help you find their office. A: Thank you. One more question, please. Could you tell me where the restrooms are? B: They are on the second floor. Take the escalator to the second floor, turn right and go down the hallway. The restrooms are on the left, opposite the stationery store. A: Thank you very much. 9. (Speakers: a visitor and a town resident) A: Excuse me, where's the exit, please? B: Through the lobby and down the stairs. A: Thank you. 5. A Quiz. Choose the most appropriate answer. 1. Excuse me! ____ is the post office, please? A. How B. What C. When D. Where 2. Could you tell me ____ to get to the History Museum, please? A. how B. what C. when D. where 3. Can you tell me where ____, please? A. is the bank B. the bank C. the bank is D. there a bank 4. Would you mind ____ me some directions, please? A. explaining B. giving C. helping D. offering 5. I am ____ for the new children's library. A. asking B. finding C. looking D. trying 6. Walk two blocks and turn left ___. A. around the bank B. at the traffic light C. in the corner D. into a large hotel 7. Go ___ the flower shop, the drugstore, and the supermarket. A. across B. behind C. opposite D. past 8. The library will be on your left. It's a large red-brick building. You can't ___ it. A. find B. forget C. miss D. see 9. Could you tell me where ___ some souvenirs, please? A. can I buy B. could I buy C. I can buy D. should I buy 10. There are several souvenir shops on Apple Street, about three blocks ___. A. away from B. from here C. near here D. not far 6. Look at the map and do the tasks:  Task1. Say if a sentence is true or false. 1. The jewelry store is behind the Italian restaurant 2. The bar is on Second Avenue 3. The police station is on the left from Fire Department 4. The toy store is across from the Chinese restaurant 5. The movie theater is opposite the Book store 6. The sporting goods store is behind the Furniture store 7. The bar is next to the Chinese restaurant Task2. Look at the map. Choose the correct name of the building! 1. Take the first street on the left. Take the next street on the right. Go straight on and cross the road. It's on the left. ____. 2. Take the first street on the left. Go down the street. Turn on the right. Take the next street on the right. Go straight on ____ and cross the road. Go straight on. It's in front of you on the other side of the road.____. 3. Take the first street on the left. Take the next street on the right. Take the next street on the right. Pass the Fire Department. It's on your left. ____. Task3. Fill in the missing preposition. 1. The Women's wear is ___the Jewelry Store. 2. The Movie Theater is ___the Book Store. 3. The Women's wear is ___the Jewelry Store and the Sporting Goods. 4. The Toy store is ___of Main Street and Forest Street. 5. The Jewelry Store is ___the Italian Restaurant. Task4. Match the places with the positions.
Task5. Make up your own conversations, helping a visitor to find the way to different places on the map. Use these prepositions: -go straight, -go to right/ left, -cross, -on your right, -on your left, -beside, -next to, -behind, -across from, -in front of, -on the corner of, -opposite, -up, -down, -past, -along, -over. Just For Fun "Strange Labels" joke Some items have the strangest directions/ warnings. Here are a few I've noticed. On a toilet plunger: Do not use as an umbrella. On a carton of milk: May contain dairy products. On a tricycle: Will hurt if on top of someone. On popcorn: Will pop if heated. On candy: Directions: Take of wrapper, insert into mouth, chew, and swallow. (No, really?) On bean bags used for juggling: Do not eat. On lunchmeat: Do not mistake as toilet paper. On Gameboy: To play, you must have a thumb. After computer error: Keyboard malfunction, press enter to continue. On coke bottle: Do not try to insert head. On skateboard: May move if rode on. Road sign: Warning: Unfinished bridge, 3 miles. *3 miles later* we told you there was an unfinished bridge! Car accidents "The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so I ran over him." "In my attempt to kill a fly, I drove into a telephone pole." "The indirect cause of this accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth." Unit 9 Over the Telephone I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then, whenever doubt, anxiety or fear- try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal – and soon they'll forget my number. ~Edith Armstrong I like my new telephone, my computer works just fine, my calculator is perfect, but Lord, I miss my mind! ~Author Unknown The telephone is a good way to talk to people without having to offer them a drink. ~Fran Lebowitz Warm up 1. Do you have to have a telephone? 2. Is it a mobile phone? 3. What is your telephone number? 4. How long have you been using your telephone? 5. Is your telephone of the latest model? 6. What services does your telephone provide? 7. How often do you speak on business? 8. How often do you talk to your friends? 9. Do you often get the wrong number? 10. Do you often call on business? 11. What matters do you discuss if you call on business? 12. Is it possible to make an appointment through the secretary? 13. Do you always send the confirmation if you make an appointment on the phone? 14. What do you do if you are unable to keep an appointment? 15. Is it possible to make an appointment with a doctor on the phone? 16. When did you make a business appointment last? 17. What will you do if you can't be present at the appointment meeting? 18. What will you do if you have an urgent business to discuss and don't remember the necessary telephone number? |
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