1. Asking the Way

On the first day оf his stay in London Borisov went sightseeing. He saw Piccadilly, one of the most famous streets of London. Then he decided to go to the British Museum. He asked а passer-by to show him the way there.

Borisov: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the British Museum?

Passer-by: I certainly can. It's a 30 minutes' walk from here, but if you want to get there quickly you can go by bus from Oxford Circus.

Borisov: How do I get to Oxford Circus?

Passer-by: Go straight on, turn right at the traffic lights and in three minutes you are there.

Borisov: What bus do I take?

Passer-by: The 73.

Borisov: At what stop do I get off?

Passer-by: At Great Russel Street. The bus stops at the museum.

Borisov: One more thing: how long will it take me to get to the museum?

Passer-by: Not more than 15 minutes.

Borisov: Many thanks.

Passer-by: Not at all.

2. Am I on the Right Road for the British Museum?

Rogov: Excuse me. Am I on the right road for the British Museum?

Passer-by: The British Museum? Let me think... I'm afraid you aren't. You'll have to go back one block and then turn to your left. Go straight along that street as far as the Museum.

Rogov: Thank you. Isn't it better for me to take a taxi?

Passer-by: Oh, you needn't. It's just ten minutes' walk from here.

Rogov: Thank you very much.

Passer-by: It's all right, sir.

3. Do I Take the Underground?

Panina: Excuse me. Do I take the underground to get to Hyde Park?

Passer-by Well, it depends on what part of the Park you need.

Panina: I want to get to Marble Arch.

Passer-by: I see. Then you'd better go there by bus. The bus stops just round the corner while the nearest underground station is quite a long way away.

Panina: Thank you very much.

Passer-by: Not at all.

4. On a Bus

Petrov: Excuse me... I want to get to the Palladium Theatre. Do I get off at the next stop?

Passenger: Well, what stop is that?... Oh no! You go farther. Two or three more stops. Or... wait a moment. You may get off here and take another bus. It'll probably be quicker.

Petrov: Oh, thank you. I'll stay on this bus and not bother to change.

Passenger: Yes, that's probably best.

5. You're Going in the Opposite Direction

Ivanova: Excuse me... I want to get to Waterloo Bridge. What stop do I get off at?

Passenger: Waterloo Bridge?... Just a minute. But you are going away from it. The bus is going in the opposite di­rection.

Ivanova: Do you mean to say I've taken the wrong bus?

Passenger: You should have taken the same number but a bus going in the other direction.

Ivanova: Thank you very much.

6. Fares, Please!

Jack: Is this the right bus for the Central Park, Con­ductor (Driver)?

Conductor: Yes. We go past the Park... Fares, please!

Jack: What's the fare to the Park?

Conductor: 10 pence... Move along! No standing on the plat­form! Move on! There's room there.

Jack: Will you tell me when we're there?

Conductor: Very well.

7. I Can Give You a Lift

Harry (from his car): Hello, Alexei! Where are you walking so fast?

Smirnov: Oh, it's you, Harry. I'm hurrying to the theatre. I don't know exactly how long it will take me. I want to be on the safe side.

Harry: Well, I can give you a lift, if you want.

Smirnov: I wouldn't like to put you out but if you have time...

Harry: It'll be just on my way. Take the front seat. Close the door properly. Thank you.

III. Someone asks you the way to:

• the nearest bank;

• the nearest Department Store;

• the local cinema;

• the main square;

• the railway station.

Give directions. Use any options you like.

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