Unit 6 – Quiz
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Written Quiz
A: Listen to the people give directions. Put the sentence in the correct order. Number then 1 to 4.
Conversation 1
__ Turn left on Market Street, and go two blocks.
Conversation 2
__ Go two blocks to Birch Street
__ It’s the big building behind the parking lot.
__ Go outside, and make a right.
__ You’re going to see it on the right.
__ Turn right on Birch Street.
__ Go right at the next street, and walk a block.
__ Go three blocks to Nash Avenue.
B: Circle the correct words to complete the conversation.
A: excuse me. Is there an / any electronics store around here?
B: Let me think…there’s one / some on Front Street – Mack’s Electronics.
A: Can I park there? I mean, is / are there a parking lot near there?
B: Yeah, there is / are. It’s right across / on the street from the store.
A: Thanks. Oh, by the way, are there a / any pay phones nearby?
B: Sure, there are one / some at the gas station. It’s on Front Street, too, between / next to Mack’s.
C: Write the words in the correct order to make questions. Is each question an offer or request?
Circle “Offer” or “Request”
1. (help / you / could / me)
________________________________________________________?
2. (can / a / how / help)
________________________________________________________?
3. (recommend / good / you / can / hotel / a)
________________________________________________________?
4. ( airport / to / give / directions / me / can / you / the)
________________________________________________________?
5. (do / I / can / what)
________________________________________________________?
Offer
Request
Offer
Request
Offer
Request
Offer
Request
Offer
Request
D: Complete the conversation with the words in the box. Use each word only once.
Block corner
directions
make
right
straight
tell
turn
1. A: Excuse me. Can you ______________________ me how to get to the Bradford Hotel?
B: Sure. Go _______________________ ahead for three blocks. Then ___________________
right and go to the end of the _______________________. You can’t miss it.
2. A: Can you give me ______________________________ to the zoo?
B: Sure. Go four blocks. Then ___________________ a left. Turn left again at the
____________________, and walk up a block. It’s ____________________ there, on the right.
E: Read the questions. Then complete the checking responses. Repeat the words and/or add a
question.
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A: Could you tell me how to get to the stadium?
B: ___________________________________________________, did you say?
2. A: The art museum is just three blocks away.
B: Excuse me. It’s _____________________________________________?
3. A: Is there a place to play golf around here?
B: I’m sorry? A place to _________________________________________?
4. A: Are there any jewelry stores in the neighborhood?
B: Sorry, what did you say? ______________________________________?
II. Oral Quiz
Answer questions as if you are having a conversation with a partner.
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Is there a bank around here?
What’s your favorite place near here to go shopping?
Are there any parks in your neighborhood?
Can you tell me how to get to the nearest bus stop?
Are there any good movies on this week?
What’s your favorite place to get a snack around here?
Is there a cash machine near here?
Is there a department store within walking distance?
Are there any pay phones in the neighborhood?
Can you recommend a good place to buy running shoes?
Unit 1 Quiz - Answers
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Conversation 1
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Conversation 2
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1. Could you help me? Request
2. How can I help you? Offer
3. Can you recommend a good hotel?
Request
4. Can you give me directions to the
airport? Request
5. What can I do? Offer
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Directions
Make
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right
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the stadium
where / how far
play golf / play what / what
(any) jewelry stores / any what
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II Oral Quiz Sample Responses
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A bank? Sure, there’s one on Oak Street…
Well, I usually go to the River Street Mall. Do you need directions?
Yes, there’s a nice park about three blocks from my house…
Sure. Go outside and make a right. Walk three blocks and turn right at the corner. It’s on the
left…
Excuse me? Did you say movies?
My favorite place to get a snack? The Daisy Café, I guess. It’s …
Yes, go outside and then go straight ahead for three blocks. Then turn left. It’s on the left…
Within walking distance? No, but you can drive to one…
Uh, there’s one at the gas station on the next corner…
I’m sorry? Did you say running shoes? Um, sure…