DO YOU KNOW A GAS STATION NEAR HERE?

 When you travel or drive in a new area, it is helpful to know how to ask for a gas station. A gas station is a place where people stop to put fuel in their cars. In English, you can ask: "Do you know a gas station near here?" This is a polite way to ask someone for help. This topic teaches how to ask for locations and understand simple directions.

Examples:

• Do you know a gas station near here?

• Is there a gas station on this street?

• Where is the nearest gas station?

GRAMMAR

We use the structure "Do you know..." to ask for information.

Structure:

• Do you know + noun phrase?

Examples:

• Do you know a good restaurant?

• Do you know the way to the park?

We also use prepositions of place: near, next to, across from, on, in, at.

Examples:

• It is near the supermarket.

• It’s next to the bank.

VOCABULARY

1. Gas station – A place where cars get fuel.

2. Near – Close to.

3. Street – A road in a town or city.

4. Corner – The place where two streets meet.

5. Traffic light – A light that controls traffic.

6. Block – The space between two streets.

7. Turn – To change direction.

8. Across from – On the other side.

9. Next to – Very close to.

10. Map – A picture that shows streets and places.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Do you know a gas station near here?

• Is there a gas station around the corner?

• How can I get to the gas station?

• Go straight and turn left.

• It’s across from the supermarket.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• There is a gas station near the library.

• I know a gas station near here.

Negative:

• There isn’t a gas station on this street.

• I don’t know a gas station around here.

Questions and Answers:

• Q: Do you know a gas station near here? A: Yes, there is one next to the pharmacy.

• Q: Is there a gas station on Main Street? A: No, but there is one on Pine Street.

LONG CONVERSATION

Anna: Excuse me, do you know a gas station near here?

Tom: Yes, there is one near the shopping mall.

Anna: How do I get there?

Tom: Go straight for two blocks. Then turn right at the traffic light. The gas station is on the corner, next to the bank.

Anna: Thank you very much!

Tom: You’re welcome. Have a good day!

LONG READING

Last Saturday, I drove my car to a new part of the city. I didn’t know the area, and I needed gas. I asked a woman, “Do you know a gas station near here?” She smiled and said, “Yes! Go straight for one block and turn left. The gas station is next to a big supermarket.” I followed her directions and found the gas station. It was clean and fast. I was happy to find help so easily.

Questions:

1. What day did the person drive to a new area?

2. What did the person need?

3. Who did the person ask?

4. Where was the gas station?

5. Was the gas station clean?

Answers:

1. Last Saturday.

2. Gas.

3. A woman.

4. Next to a big supermarket.

5. Yes.