This topic helps learners ask for and give directions to places in a city, especially important places like the police station. It includes common phrases used in asking for locations and understanding responses. Learners will practice how to communicate clearly when they are in a new or unfamiliar place.
Examples:
Excuse me, where is the police station?
Go straight and turn left. It’s next to the bank.
GRAMMAR
Asking Questions with “Where is…”
Where is the police station?
Where is the nearest hospital?
Where is the bus stop?
Using Prepositions of Place:
next to: The police station is next to the supermarket.
in front of: The police station is in front of the school.
behind: The police station is behind the library.
between: It’s between the pharmacy and the post office.
VOCABULARY
Police station – a building where police officers work
Map – a drawing that shows streets and places
Street – a road in a city or town
Corner – where two streets meet
Traffic light – red, yellow, and green light to control cars
Turn – to change direction (left or right)
Go straight – continue forward
Block – the distance between two streets
Crosswalk – a place to walk across the street
Direction – the way to go to reach a place
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Excuse me, where is the police station?
How can I get to the police station?
Go straight ahead.
Turn left/right at the corner.
It’s on the left/right.
It’s next to the…
You can’t miss it.
It’s near the city hall.
SENTENCES
Positive:
The police station is next to the bank.
It is on Main Street.
Negative:
The police station is not near here.
It is not on this street.
Questions:
Where is the police station?
Is it near the post office?
Answers:
Yes, it’s on the corner.
No, it’s two blocks away.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Excuse me, can you help me?
Maria: Sure! What do you need?
Tom: Where is the police station in this city?
Maria: It’s not far. Go straight for two blocks.
Tom: Then what?
Maria: Turn left at the traffic light. The police station is next to the fire station.
Tom: Thank you very much!
Maria: You’re welcome!
READING
Last weekend, Anna visited a new city. She got lost and didn’t know where she was. She wanted to find the police station. She asked a man on the street, “Excuse me, where is the police station?” The man smiled and said, “Go straight and turn right at the bakery. It’s next to the library.” Anna followed the directions and found the police station easily.
Questions and Answers:
Did Anna visit a new city? – Yes, she did.
What did she want to find? – She wanted to find the police station.
Who did she ask for help? – She asked a man on the street.
Where was the police station? – It was next to the library.
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