jueves, 1 de mayo de 2014

Asking for and Giving Directions

Dear Guillermo and Eduardo,

Here  you'll find some other useful activities if you want some extra practice. You'll also find the link that will take you to some useful language used when asking for and giving directions.

Best,
D

Locations



I. Look at the map. Are these sentences true or false? Correct the false answers.


1. The Piermont Museum of Arts is on Harper Street.
2. Moonbucks Coffee 1 is between Holly Boulevard and First Avenue.
3. Book World is on the corner of Holly Boulevard and Second Avenue.
4. The Bell Theater is around the corner on the left side of the street.
5. The Film Forum is down the street, on the left side.

II. Look at this map now and answer the following questions using prepositions.



Where is the…

1.       Cinema?
2.       Supermarket?
3.       Hotel?
4.       Church?
5.       Bank?
6.       Park?
7.       Restaurant?
  

Directions

I. Use prepositions: match the beginning and end of each sentence.

1.  Walk for
2.  Walk along
3.  Walk to
4.  Get on
5.  Get off
a.   The road for five minutes.
b.  The bus at the station.
c.   About five minutes.
d.  The bus stop.
e.   The bus number 14.


II. Look at the map and find Erica’s home and her school. Complete Erica’s directions. Use one word only.



Toni
When you leave the school, turn right and walk (1)______ the traffic lights. Cross the road and then turn left into Garratt Lane. Walk (2)______ the bus stop and get (3)______ the number 39. Stay (4)______ the bus (5)______ about 10 minutes, then get (6)______ at Clapham Junction (you can ask the driver). Walk (7)______ the High Street until you come (8)______ a bridge. Turn right and walk (9)______ about 10 minutes. I live opposite the Eagle pub. My flat is number 10a (10)______ the second floor. Ring me if you get lost!

See you on Saturday.
Erica


Writing Homework

Find your neighbourhood on Google Map. Then, write about it describing the locations of places like restaurants, shops, etc. Then, write directions to your house or flat for me. 


Useful Links