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C. Hold similar conversation with your friend.

FOR SAMPLE ONLY

Everyday English

Read the following dialogues about asking and giving directions.
1. Excuse me. Is there a bank around here?

Yeah. There’s one right across the street.
2. Can you tell me how to get to the Chandeswari Temple?
Sorry. I don’t live around here.
4. How do you get to the public library?
Go straight down this street for two blocks. Turn left when you get to
the crossroad. Walk past the school. It’s on the left hand side. Next to
the coffee shop.

Useful expressions

Where is (the) ...? Turn left / right.

How do you get to (the)... (from here)? Walk straight ahead.
How do I get to (the) ...? It’s just across the street.

Can you tell me how to get to (the) ...? Take the first (turning) to the
left/right.

Can you give me directions to (the) ...? Go past the restaurant/school...

What’s the best way to get to (the) ...? The ... is beside/opposite/in
front of/next to... the....

Let’s Connect

Read the poem and discuss the questions that follow.

Good Hope

I believe I believe
There is enough food That it is possible
On this planet For all people
For everyone To live in peace

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