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• Asking and saying where places are

I can ask and say where places are.

THINK! You are a tourist in a new town. Where do you look for information and directions?

Chris               Woman

Woman: Excuse me. 1. _______ the bus station here?

Chris: Erm ... have you got a map? Yes, look, we're here and 2. _______ is in North Street.

Woman: Oh, OK. How far is it from here?

Chris: It's about ten minutes on foot.

Woman: Right, thanks. And are there 3. _______ around here?

Chris: No, but there are some shops in the high street. That's 4. _______ by bus from here.

Woman: That's great. Thanks for your help.

Chris: You're welcome.

1. 🎧1.18 Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the box. Then watch or listen and check. Are Chris and the woman from the same town?

2.🎧1.18 Watch or listen again. Then practise the dialogue in pairs.

3. Read the Study Strategy and follow the instructions.

4. Work in pairs. Practise mini-dialogues with How far ...? and places 1-4.

1. the bus station                        3. the cinema

2. the market                               4. the next town

Excuse me. How far is the bus station from here?

It's about ten minutes on foot.

Thanks for your help.

You're welcome.

5.

  USE IT! Work in pairs. Look at the situation and prepare a new dialogue. Use the dialogue in exercise 1 to help you.

Student A

You are a newcomer in your town or city. You want to go to the market. You are outside your school. Ask Student B where the market is.

Student B

Tell Student A where the market is.