Evolution New Edition

4.A. Conversation II- Listen and Complete:
Is Josh new in town?
Josh: Excuse me. Can you help me, please? _________________(1) a post office around here?
Ann: ______________(2) one on King Street across from the supermarket, only two blocks from here.
Josh: Ok. And ________________(3) a drugstore near here? I need to buy some medicine now.
Ann: Yes, _______________(4) some on Main
Street in front of the gas station. It’s very easy to
get there.
Josh: Thanks a lot!
Ann: Sure. Hey, _________________(5) need a
ride? I can take you there.
Josh: No, thanks. I’d rather walk to learn more
about the place.
Ann: Ok, bye.
4.B. GRAMMAR FOCUS: There + to be and Prepositions of place
PREPOSITIONS OF PLACE
On - There is a post office on King Street.
Across from - There are some bookstores across from the hospital.
In front of - There are some pay phones in front of the department store.
Next to - There is a bus stop next to the gym.
On the corner of - The bank is on the corner of Main and Third street.
More expressions to help you give directions:
Turn left...Turn right... Go straight...
It’s very near here. You can walk there.
It’s too far. You are going to have to drive there.
V Now, write 5 sentences about your city. Use There to be and prepositions of place.
4.C. In pairs, ask your partner these questions. Follow the model:
A: Is there a post office in your neighborhood?
B: No, there’s one on 5th Avenue across from the bank.
a) Schools/ near your house?
b) Good hospital/ in your city?
c) Movie theater/ downtown?
d) Supermarkets/ in your neighborhood?
e) Good restaurants/ in the shopping mall?
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