***VI***

A: Excuse me, miss! Could you tell me how to get to the bank, please?

B: Sure. When you leave the hotel, turn left and walk three blocks. Make a left turn at the bookstore. You will see a cafe and a post office. The bank is next to the post office.

A: How long will it take to get there?

B: About ten minutes.

A: Thanks a lot.

B: You're welcome.

***VII***

A: Excuse me. How can I get to the city centre?

B: Oh, let me see. O.K. You can go there by bus or by taxi. You can also get there by subway.

A: And where is the taxi stand?

B: It's outside the airport, on the right.

A: By the way, how much does it cost to get to the centre?

B: I think, it's about 25 dollars.

A: And where is the subway station?

B: It's also right outside, on the left.

A: Does it work overnight?

B: I don't think it does.

A: Which bus do I take to get to the centre?

B: Buses 16 and 35.

A: Thanks!

B: You're welcome!

***VIII***

A: Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the Jumbo Department Store?

B: Yes, of course. Go along this street and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights. The department store is on the opposite side.

A: Oh, I see. I should go to the traffic lights…

B: No. Go along here and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights.

A: Sorry, yes. Turn right first, go to the traffic lights, and the department store is on the opposite side.

B: Yes, that’s it.

A: Thank you very much.

***IX***

Jim: Can you show me around the city today?

Tom: Yes, sure. I promised, I will. I'm sure, you'll love New York.

Jim: Thanks. Otherwise, I can get lost here. First of all, it's my first visit to New York. Secondly, the city is huge and one can easily get lost in it.

Tom: You're right. When I was first visiting here I had the same thoughts. But, as I've been living here for more than 8 years now, I know almost every street in the city. So, I can be a good guide. The only problem is that I need to be at work in three hours, so I'll spend this time with you and then I'll leave, ok?

Jim: Ok, thank you! Just tell me how to navigate here and after a few hours I'll be able to find the places of interest myself.

Tom: Agreed. Let's go then.

Jim: Can we start from Manhattan?

Tom: Yes, that's exactly what we're going to do.

(40 minutes later)

Tom: This is one of the most famous streets of New York. Wall Street is regarded as the financial and business center of the city. Soon we'll see the Brooklyn Bridge and Woolworth Building. Other sights which I'll show you here are the Empire State Building and the Times Square, which you'll like the most. It's a busy street, full of tourists and entertaining facilities.

Jim: I can't believe I'm in the heart of New York!

Tom: Great! I also like taking walking tours across the Manhattan Island.

Jim: Another sight I want to see is the Statue of Liberty. Can we go there? I've heard it's situated on a separate island.

Tom: Yes, it's true. The Statue of Liberty is on the Ellis Island. Unfortunately, it needs lots of spare time, which I don't have, but I'll tell you how to get there. And when I leave for work, you can take a ferry to the island.

Jim: Sounds good. I'm also curious to see the Rockefeller Plaza. My friend saw it and said it looks magnificent. Will we be able to go there together.

Tom: Yes, we will. We can make it, while I'm here. Your friend is right. It's a beautiful building. Let's go there now. But I should tell you that it's even more attractive here at night time with millions of lights illuminating the building. So, try to remember the way, and you can come here in the evening as well.

Jim: Ok. Good idea. I have a good visual memory.

Tom: If you're interested in art and history, you should definitely visit numerous museums of New York, among them, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and several others. They are worth it. We can't make it today, but I'll tell you how to find them and you can go there sometimes this week.

Jim: Yes, I am interested in museums, especially in modern art. So, I would certainly like to see the expositions there.

Tom: That's it by now, Jim. I need to run. Call me in case of getting lost.