Asking for directions is the first thing we do when we arrive in a new place, or even when we are just trying to find a strange place. Knowing how to ask for them can make our life much easier.
Use greetings and polite expressions. Starting a conversation with a greeting is necessary. If you want to get a nice answer, begin by saying “Hello” first. And some words like “may”, “can” and “could” will help you express yourself better.
Build your vocabulary. You should know the basic words that can be used when asking for directions. Learn the most commonly used prepositions(介词) and adverbs(副词). Remember some important prepositions like “between” and “next to”. And the adverbs like “near” and “around”. They are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast. It’s also useful for you to remember some famous places. Then try to use the right words when asking for a direction. Try to remember places like High Park, and words like bank, block.
Get to know the transportation system. Sometimes, it can happen that you are still far from the place you look for and you have to use the public transport. Which kind of public transportation should you choose? You might ask like this, “Is it far? Do I need to take the bus or the subway there?” You also need to remember different kinds of transportation like the underground or the taxi when explaining your need.
Try to know some important landmarks. Don’t be afraid of using symbols. Every city in the world has its own symbols. You can decrease search time if you know what the most important symbols are in the city. For example, in London, England, you may find that there are many symbols here. It is also important to know where your house or hotel is on a map. Find it and mark it!
Don’t be too shy to ask. Learn to relax if you get lost somewhere. Every person may do that now and then, especially when visiting a new city. But always make sure you can ask others for help.
【小题1】What’s the first thing to do when we arrive in a new place?| A．Building our words. |
| B．Asking for directions. |
| C．Knowing the transportation system. |
| D．Using greetings and polite expressions. |
| A．Three. | B．Four. | C．Five. | D．Six. |
| A．增加 | B．浪费 | C．减少 | D．珍惜 |
| A．Every city has its own symbols. |
| B．It’s not useful to remember where you live. |
| C．You should learn to be relaxed if you get lost. |
| D．It’s necessary to start a conversation with a greeting. |
| A．How to visit a new city |
| B．How to ask for directions |
| C．How to make polite expressions |
| D．How to remember some famous places |
Rain: Sorry, did I hurt you?
Mr. Read: Oh, I’m OK. Don’t worry about it, young man. You seem to be in a great hurry.
Rain: Yes, I’m new here. I’m looking for the Shancheng Theater. Could you tell me the way, please?
Mr. Read: Certainly. Go down this street till you reach the second crossing (十字路口), then turn right and you will find it.
Rain: How far is it from here?
Mr. Read: It’s about three kilometers.
Rain: I must get there as soon as possible, but how can I get there?
Mr. Read: There is no bus to go there now. You had better take a taxi.
Rain: I see. Thanks a lot. Sorry for giving you so much trouble.
【小题1】Rain looks worried (着急) because ________.
| A．he wants to go to the Shancheng Theater | B．he knocks into an old man |
| C．he is looking for an old man | D．he is hungry |
| A．by bus | B．by bike | C．on foot | D．by taxi |
| A．three | B．two | C．four | D．five |
| A．Sorry, I don’t know. | B．Yes, he does. |
| C．No, he doesn’t. | D．Yes, he knows him well. |
| A．An Accident | B．Asking the Way |
| C．Rain and Mr.Read | D．Asking for Help |
Mrs. White has a son. His name is Sam White. The young man begins (开始) to work in a post office in a city this autumn.
“We have about forty post offices in the city.” says the old man. “
The old woman gives Sam’s letter to him and the old man says, “Walk along this street and take the fourth turning on the left.
Mrs. White thanks the old man and soon finds her son. They’re very happy. A week later the woman goes to the zoo.
“Oh dear!” the old man calls out. “Are you still looking for your son?”
根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使文章意思通顺、内容完整。| A．She sees all kinds of animals. |
| B．He asks his mother to visit the city. |
| C．His post office is just there. |
| D．Which one do you want? |
| E．But she doesn’t know where the post office is. |
David lives in a small city. It’s a Monday morning. His boss（老板）Mr. Brown says to him, “David, I want you to go to London to see my friend. Here is the address（地址）.”
David goes to London by train. He goes out of the station and thinks, “The hospital is near the station. I can find it easily.” But after an hour, David is still looking for the hospital. He stops and asks an old woman.
The woman says, “Go down Green Street, turn left at the end（尽头）, and you will find it on your right.” David thanks her and soon he finds the hospital.
A week later, David goes to London again, but again he can’t find that hospital. So he asks someone the way. He asks an old woman, too. It is the same woman! She is very surprised and asks, “Are you still looking for that place?”
【小题1】David goes to London to see ________.| A．his boss | B．Mr. Brown’s friend | C．his friend | D．Mr. Brown’s mother |
| A．railway station | B．library | C．bus stop | D．museum |
A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．疲惫的 | B．生气的 | C．自豪的 | D．惊讶的 |
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