Xiao Qing is a schoolboy. His brother works in a hospital of Beijing. This summer his brother lets him come to Beijing. Xiao Qing is very happy. He comes to the hospital for the first time.
One evening, Xiao Qing’s brother gives him a ticket(票) for a football match. It begins in the Capital Stadium(首都体育馆) at eight o’clock in the evening. Qing likes to watch football matches very much, but he doesn’t know the way to the Capital Stadium. He asks a young man at the bus stop, “How much is the ticket to the Capital Stadium?” “Three yuan,” answers the young man.
Xiao Qing finds only two yuan in his pocket. He has to run to the next stop. When the bus comes to the stop, he sees the young man again. He asks the young man, “Now how much is the ticket?”
“Four yuan,” the young man says with a smile. “ You run in a contrary direction.”(相反的方向)
【小题1】Xiao Qing is a _____________ and his brother is a ________________.| A．doctor; student | B．student; doctor | C．student , worker | D．worker; student |
| A．in the Capital Stadium | B．at home | C．in the playground | D．on TV |
| A．I think so. | B．I don’t know. | C．No, he doesn’t. | D．Yes, he does. |
Suppose you’re in London and trying to find the bus to take you to Hyde Park. This should be easy. But if you can’t speak the language, it can be a problem. What will you do?
◆ Know the place you want to go.
You can always tell others the name of the place where you want to go.
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If you’re not sure about your pronunciation when asking the way, you’d better take a map or a picture of the place where you want to go. As the old saying goes, “
◆ Use body language.
Most important of all, be polite when asking the way. Finally, you’ll find your way.
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| A．It may be a place of interest, or simply a street. |
| B．A picture can say a thousand words. |
| C．Body language can be helpful in making others understand where you want to go. |
| D．Here is some advice on how to ask the way in a foreign country. |
| E．Take a map or a picture. |
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 place. Knowing how to ask for them can make our life much easier!
Use greetings (问候语) and polite expressions. Starting the 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 words. You should know the basic (基本的) words when asking for directions. It may be useful to remember some famous places. Then try to use the right words when asking for a direction.
Get to know the transportation system (交通系统). Sometimes, it can happen that you are still far from your place. 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?”
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. Your place might be around the symbols.
Don’t be too shy to ask. Learn to relax if you get lost somewhere. We all do that now and then especially when visiting a new city. But always make sure you can ask others for help!
【小题1】Which of the following expressions may not help you when asking for directions?| A．May I ask... | B．Could you please... | C．Tell me... |
| A．增加 | B．减少 | C．浪费 |
| A．Knowing some famous places is useful when asking for a direction. |
| B．Sometimes you have to use the public transportation in a new city. |
| C．Most people seldom (不常) get lost when visiting a new city. |
| A．How to Ask for Directions |
| B．Why We Should Ask for Directions |
| C．When to Ask for Directions |
Asking for directions is the first thing we need to do when we get to a foreign country. Knowing how to ask for help can make our life much easier! Here are some tips for you.
Using greetings and polite expressions | |
Starting the conversation with friendly greetings is a must. If you want to get a great answer, begin by saying “hello” first. And finish with “thank you” and “have a nice day.” | Examples: Excuse me, could you help me? Hello! May I ask for some help? I need to get to the CN Tower. |
Build your vocabulary | |
You should know the basic vocabulary that can be used when asking for directions. Try to remember places like High Park, Queen Street, and words like bank , block , etc. | Examples: It’s about two blocks away from here. Go along the street until you reach the traffic lights. |
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”, “nearer”, and “nearest” are very useful when you need to find somewhere fast. | Examples: The zoo is straight ahead. It’s between a bank and a post office. |
Try to know some important landmarks | |
Every city in the world has its own landmarks （地标）. You can cut down on search time if you know what the important landmarks are. | Examples: It is next to the CN Tower! Go past the Aquarium and then turn left. |
| A．Three | B．Four | C．Five | D．Six |
| A．Knowing where you are | B．Asking the right person |
| C．Making yourself understood | D．Greeting the person politely |
| A．miss wrong places | B．find the place quickly |
| C．find better places | D．learn about more places |
| A．Lisa from France, who is learning Chinese culture. |
| B．Mr Green from Britain, who is teaching English. |
| C．Yuan Hai from China, who is taking a trip in England. |
| D．Miss Smith from America, who is having a meeting in New York. |
| A．a travel guidebook | B．a science report |
| C．a fashion magazine | D．a book review |
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