You know how to ask for directions，but what happens when an English speaker asks you for directions.This is not a time for small talk.Give only basic directions with short phrases.Do the best you can.
Questions you may hear
How do I get to Main Street？
Where is the closest gas station？
Can you tell me where the community center is？
I'm looking for Jane Street.
Are you from around here？
Use simple language
Use basic instruction to offer directions.Short phrases are better.Speak slowly and use very careful pronunciation.Spell out a word if necessary.You may say：
the easiest way is to…；
the quickest way is to…
go + direction （right，left，down，up，through）；
turn +right / left
Use landmarks
You will see a large clock on the right.
You will pass a gas station.
It's across from the hospital.
Repeat yourself
If you repeat the directions，the other person will feel more confident Repeat important details including street names and turns.You can also ask the other person to repeat the directions back to you.
Clarify
Make sure that the other person understood your directions.Say： "Did you get all that？"
（1）When an English tourist asks you for directions，you should AA.
A.give basic directions
B.give detailed answers
C.ask questions
D.make small talk
（2）According to the passages，how many ways of asking for direction may you hear？ BB
A.Three
B.Four
C.Five
D.Six
（3）You can use CC to help the person to find his\her way
A.a phone
B.a map
C.landmarks
D.a picture
（4）Which statement is true according to the passage？ BB
A You can make the other person feel more confident by asking them street names.
B.You can ask the other person to repeat the directions back to you.
C.You can repeat important information including your name.
D.You can clarify if the other person understands your map.
（5）Which of the following is NOT true when you offer directions？ DD
A.Use careful pronunciation.
B.Speak slowly.
C.Spell out a word if necessary.
D.Repeat more than three times.
【答案】A；B；C；B；D
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发布：2024/6/21 8:0:10组卷：0引用：3难度：0.5
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