SPEAKING – Asking for and Giving Directions
Exercises
EXERCISE 1 – Multiple Choice (Choose the correct option)
1. Excuse me, ______ the nearest bank? a) where’s b) how long
2. ______ I get to the museum? a) What b) How do
3. Can you tell me ______ to the station? a) the way b) the place
4. Go straight ______. a) up b) on
5. Take the first road ______ the left. a) at b) on
6. Walk ______ Green Street. a) along b) between
7. Turn ______ at the traffic lights. a) right b) down
8. It’s ______ the right. a) on b) at
9. Where’s ______ post office? a) the nearest b) near
10. Walk ______ the library. a) past b) beyond
11. Is there a café ______ here? a) near b) next
12. Go to the ______ of the street. a) start b) end
13. Turn left ______ the crossroads. a) on b) at
14. It’s ______ a supermarket. a) opposite b) into
15. Walk ______ two blocks. a) for b) along
16. ______ Blackwall station? a) Where’s b) How’s
17. Go ______ the hill. a) up b) right
18. Take the ______ road on the right. a) second b) twice
19. Can you ______ me the way? a) say b) tell
20. Walk ______ until you see the bridge. a) straight on b) left
EXERCISE 2 – Fill in the gaps
(Insert: go, walk, turn, take, on, at, along, past, opposite, next to, nearest.)
1. Excuse me, where’s the ______ pharmacy?
2. ______ straight ______.
3. ______ the second road on the left.
4. Walk ______ the river.
5. It’s ______ a big supermarket.
6. ______ right at the traffic lights.
7. Go ______ the school.
8. It’s ______ to the post office.
9. ______ I get to the station?
10. Take the road ______ the right.
11. Walk to the end ______ Baker Street.
12. It’s ______ a bank.
13. ______ left at the corner.
14. Go ______ until you see a park.
15. ______ me the way, please.
16. Where’s the ______ bus stop?
17. Walk ______ the museum – it’s 200 metres.
18. It’s ______ the left.
19. ______ straight until you reach the bridge.
20. Turn ______ Green Street.
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EXERCISE 4 – Give Directions
1. How do I get to the bank?
2. How do I get to the cinema?
3. Where is the nearest café?
4. How do I get to the post office?
5. How do I get to the river?
6. Where’s the bus station?
7. How do I get to the library?
8. How do I get to the museum?
9. How can I get to the central square?
10. Where’s the supermarket?
11. How do I get to the stadium?
12. How can I find the pharmacy?
13. How do I get to the park?
14. Where’s the old church?
15. How do I reach the train station?
16. How do I get to Green Street?
17. How do I get to the hospital?
18. Where is the visitor centre?
19. How do I get to the beach?
20. How do I find the nearest taxi stand?
EXERCISE 5 – Choose A/B (A – Asking, B – Giving)
1. "Excuse me, how do I get to the post office?"
2. "Walk straight on for 5 minutes."
3. "Where’s the nearest pharmacy?"
4. "It’s on the left."
5. "Can you tell me the way to the museum?"
6. "Turn right at the traffic lights."
7. "Is there a bank near here?"
8. "It’s next to the supermarket."
9. "How do I get to the bus station?"
10. "Take the first road on the right."
11. "Where is Blackwall station?"
12. "Go past the library."
13. "Can you help me? I'm lost."
14. "Walk along the river."
15. "Is there a café around here?"
16. "Turn left at the roundabout."
17. "How far is the station?"
18. "Go to the end of the street."
19. "Do you know the nearest visitor centre?"
20. "It’s opposite the hotel."