LESSON IX: Vocabulary in Context

Picture 35. 5. Directions Steve arrives at the bus station. He asks the bus driver, “Excuse me, HOW DO I GET to the post office?“ The bus driver says, “I’m sorry, I don’t know. Please ask inside.“ Steve goes inside the bus station and asks the ticket seller, “Excuse me, WHERE IS the post office?“ The ticket seller says, “IT’S ON THE CORNER OF Central and Park.“ Steve asks, “How do I get there?“ She says, “Go out the front door, turn RIGHT, walk STRAIGHT AHEAD, go to the corner, CROSS Central Avenue, turn LEFT, CROSS Main Street and go one block. The post office is on the corner.” Steve thanks the young lady, goes out the door and turns in the wrong direction. Exercise: 5.1. Practice Directions Use Picture 36. to direct yourself throughout the city. Answer the question to indicate the stopping point. For example: Situation: You are in front of the church. Instruction: Cross Lincoln Avenue, and then Park Street. Go through the Park and cross Main Street. At which point are you now? POINT 5. →