Man about Town

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 Asking and Giving Directions
When in Town….
DIALOGUE of some Common Expressions
A: Excuse me, I’m looking for the mall with a sky dome.
B: It’s on 31st lane. Take the number 43 bus and get off at the
3rd stop. Turn right upon alighting the bus, walk 1 block away
and you’ll see the Sky Dome Mall right across the street.

A: Can you please tell me where the nearest ATM machine is?
B: No problem. Take the first right and then the second left.

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A: Is parking allowed in this area of the city lane?
B: I’m sorry, it’s not allowed but there is a parking space for a
fee of 9 USD 3 blocks away from here.

A: How do I get to the airport?

B: You need to take a train to station M. From there you may
ride a taxi. The airport is only a 15-minute drive from station
M.

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 Activity

What do these places represent?

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What do these places represent?
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 Lesson Proper

Places you see when in town:

Town Library – where people freely read books.

Car Park – where people park their cars.
Bank – where people withdraw and deposit money
via teller or ATM machine
Shop(s) – where varied items can be bought
Train station – where you can avail of trains to any
and all directions.
Town Hall – where government offices are

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 Exercises

Complete the sentence by filling in the missing word.

1. The train ____ is 3 blocks away. Just ___ left at the end
of the 3rd block.
2. The ATM machine is ____ of order.
3. The mall is a huge ____ that occupies a big track of land.
4. Where can I ____ my car? All the car parks are occupied.
5. I need to buy some vitamins and supplements. Where is
the nearest ____?
6. Can you tell me the ____ to the airport?

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 Exercises

Explain where these places are located in your area &

describe each place.

The library The post office

The museum

A shopping mall Train station

Commercial bank
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