The hotel is next to the bank (True).

Directions Through Town (1) Travel and Sightseeing Basic Level

Whether you are on a sightseeing trip through Europe or backpacking in Australia, finding your way around the city while on vacation can be difficult unless you know what to say. Understanding directions is a big part of this. Look at the expressions below and be sure to understand the meaning of the places on the map before you begin the listening activity:

across from

behind

between

in front of

near

next to

opposite

SAMPLE SENTENCES:

- Excuse me? Do you know where the school is?

- It's next to the post office.

TEST

1. The hotel is next to the _____________.

A. True

C. False

2. The zoo is ____________ the police station.

A. True

C. False

3. The __________ is between the post office and the supermarket.

A. True

C. False

4. The bowling alley is on _________ Street.

A. True

C. False

5. The _______________ corner of ________ Street and ________ Street.

A. True

C. False

6. ______________ front of ________________.

A. True

C. False

7. ______________________________________________.

A. True

C. False

8. ______________________________________________.

A. True

C. False

9. ______________________________________________.

A. True

C. False

10. ____________________________________________.

A. True

C. False

KEY:

The hotel is next to the bank (True).