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[ F-D ] Asking for and Giving Directions

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tricky

[ ˈtrik-ee ]

adjective

- difficult or complicated

The puzzle was tricky, so it took a long time to solve.

intersection

[ ˌin-ter-ˈsek-shuhn ]

noun

- a place where two or more roads meet and cross each other

There is a traffic light at the intersection to help cars and people cross safely.

alleyway

[ ˈal-ee-ˌwey ]

noun

- a narrow street or path between buildings

We walked through the alleyway to reach the park faster.

trek

[ trek ]

noun

- a long and difficult journey

We went on a trek through the mountains last summer.

shortcut

[ ˈshawrt- kuht ]

noun

- a quicker or easier way to get somewhere

We took a shortcut through the park to get home faster.

LET'S TAKE A LOOK! [ FULL CLIP ]

What is the video all about? Choose two statements that refer to the main ideas of the video.


1. The woman suggests that the man might want to take a taxi to reach the Red Rose Hotel.

2. The Red Rose Hotel is located directly on the road where the man is currently walking.

3. The woman mentions a shortcut involving an alleyway and a bridge that saves about 10 minutes.

4. The woman tells the man to turn right at the Green Valley Supermarket.

LET'S PRACTICE

Script Completion

Direction: Watch the short clip of the video and complete the following lines below with the missing words. Write or type down your answers while listening.

⏱ 00:08 - 02:47

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

Excuse me.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

Oh... Yes... How can I help you?

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

I'm not from around here and I'm lost. I've been walking around in (1) for about an hour. Could you point me in the right direction?

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

Of course, no problem. What are you looking for?

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

I'm trying to find the Red Rose Hotel. It says here that it's somewhere along this road but I can't seem to find it.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

Oh yeah, that one is a little (2) to find. I'm afraid the Red Hotel isn't on this road. It's a little bit far from here. You might want to grab a taxi actually. It really is a bit of a (3) from here. You have to go straight down this street for about 500 meters or so.

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

Okay. (4) down this street, for about a half of a kilometer.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

You'll see a big sign on your left that says, "Green Valley Supermarket." Turn left at that (5)

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

Turn left at the intersection. Okay, got it.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

This is where it gets a little bit (6) Let me see... What's the best way...? Right after you turn left (7) another quick left.

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

Okay. I think I'm following.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

Walk about one (8) and then on your right, you'll see a little (9) . Go down that alleyway and then over the little bridge. Immediately after you cross the bridge, it will be on your right.

ALS_ASKINNG FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_MAN

Man

Okay, thank you so much for your help.

ALS_ASKING FOR AND GIVING DIRECTIONS_WOMAN

Woman

My (10) . That's actually a little (11) . It will save you about 10 minutes.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE - FULL CLIP

Direction: Answer the following questions based on the video and let's check your comprehension.


1. Where is the man trying to go?

(A) Green Valley Supermarket

(B) Red Rose Hotel

(C) Red Hotel


2. How long has the man been walking around in circles?

(A) About 30 minutes

(B) About 45 minutes

(C) About an hour


3. What does the woman suggest the man might want to take to reach the hotel?

(A) A bus

(B) A taxi

(C) A bike


4. What landmark should the man look for before turning left?

(A) Green Valley Supermarket

(B) Red Rose Hotel

(C) Blue Lagoon Restaurant


5. What shortcut does the woman mention?

(A) Taking the highway

(B) Walking through a park

(C) Going down an alleyway and over a bridge