Around town 逛城镇
In this unit we will study vocabulary for places and buildings around town. We will learn how to ask for and give directions, and practice using prepositions of place. We will also review how to ask various different kinds of questions.
本单元我们将学习有关城镇中表达方位和建筑物的词汇，也将学习如何问路和指路并练习使用表示地点的介词。我们还将回顾如何问各种类型的问题。
Movie script
Lee Anne: Hey, what’s up? #/What’s up/ means what are you doing?
Diane: Nothing. I’m just thinking about what to do tonight. What are you doing?
Lee Anne: I don’t know. How about you?
Diane: I don’t know either. I want to go to the theater, but it’s too expensive. #Do you like going to the theater?
Lee Anne: The theater? I don’t like plays.
Diane: Well, are you hungry? This magazine says there’s a good restaurant near here. #Are you hungry now?
Lee Anne: Yes, I’m very hungry. What kind of restaurant?
Diane: It’s an Italian restaurant. Do you like Italian?
Lee Anne: No, not really. How about French?
Diane: No way, I don’t like French food, and it’s too expensive.
Lee Anne: Well, what do you want to do then?
Diane: What about a movie? I like going to the cinema.
Unit topics
- describing your town
- asking and giving directions
- using prepositions of place
- asking questions
New vocabulary
| verbs | nouns | adjectives |
| cross
drive get go walk |
cinema
directions hot dog library office park post office road school store street train station |
big
far near nice small |
Grammar
Prepositions of place.
- The bank is next to the library.
- The park is opposite the school.
- The book store is on fifth street.
Question words.
- What is it?
- Who made it?
- When did he make it?
- Where did he make it?
‘How’
- How are you?
- How old are you?
- How many people are in your family?
- How much is this hat?
- How do I get to the library?
Listening
In this listening lesson we will study the names of different places and buildings around town. We will also learn how to ask for and give directions.
Key vocabulary: school, bank, swimming pool, train station, cinema, post office, park, store, library, office;
- I am near the school.
- I am far away from the school.
- Turn left.
- Turn right.
- Cross the road.
- Cross the bridge.
- Walk along the road.
- Drive along the road.
How to ask for and give directions around town.
Is there a post office in town? Yes, it’s on Main Street.
Is it near or far from here? It’s near here.
How do I walk to the post office from here? Walk along First Street and then turn left on Main Street.
What is the post office near? The post office is next to the bank.
Dialogue
Woman: Excuse me. Can you help me, please?
Man: Sure. How can I help you?
Woman: Is there a library in town? #You can also say: Is there a library near here?
Man: Yes, there is.
Woman: Is it near or far from here?
Man: It’s far.
Woman: How do I get there? #You can also say: How do I get to the library?
Man: Are you driving or walking?
Woman: I’m driving.
Man: Well, you need to cross the bridge, drive down Main Street and then turn right. You will see the library on your left.
Woman: What is the library near?
Man: The library is next to the school and opposite the swimming pool.
Woman: Thank you very much.
Man: You’re welcome.
Speaking
In this speaking lesson we will practice asking questions. We will also learn the prepositions of place, ‘opposite’ and ‘next to’.
- What is it? It’s a hot dog.
- Who made it? Jim made it.
- How much does it cost? It costs $5.00.
- When did he make it? At 3:30.
- Where did he make it? At the restaurant.
- Why did he make it? Because he likes hot dogs.
Practice asking different questions using ‘how’.
- How old are you?
- How are you today?
- How do you do?
- How many people are in your family?
- How do you get to the bank?
- How much is that shirt?
- How much do the shoes cost?
Reading
In this reading lesson we will read about a town. We will also review buildings vocabulary and prepositions of place.
Read about the town.
This town is very small. There is one school. Next to the school there is a big park. The park has many trees. Opposite the park, there is a post office and a library. Next to the library, there is a clothes store. Opposite the clothes store, there is a bank and next to the bank there is a cinema.
There is one big street in this town. There are many cars on the street. It’s a nice town.