Unit 8
Directions
“Are you lost?”
Lead-in Activity
 Warm-up
 Listening Task
 Real World Listening
 Interaction Link
 Useful Expressions
 Additional Listening
 Homework Conversation

Lead-in Activity
Brainstorm all the names of vehicle ?
bicycle
自行车
tricycle
三轮车
taxi
出租车
limousine
豪华轿车
subway
地铁
garbage truck
垃圾车
bus
公共汽车
fire engine
消防车
truck
卡车
ambulance
急救车
jeep
吉普车
wrecker
清障车,拖车
police car
警车
wagon
手推餐车
sports car
跑车
light-van
小型货车
motorcycle
摩托车
mail car
邮车
Part I
Warm-up
Warm Up
Write the missing words and phrases.
get off
get on
blocks
get
take
go down
corner
catch
1. Washington Park? Let’s see. Take the number
8 bus and get off on Jefferson Street.
2. The library? Um, you can walk there from here.
It’s only three _________.
3. The stadium is kind of far. ___________ the
freeway and take the Seventh Avenue exit.
4. The post office? That’s easy. Just __________ that
street over there. It’ll be on your left.
5. The university? Mm, I think the best way is to ____
the subway. It’s on the Green Line.
6. I think you have to take a taxi to get to the airport.
You can _____ one in front of your hotel.
7. The zoo? Ah. I think there’s a train that goes there.
You can ______ it at Central Station.
8. Oh, the supermarket? It’s right around the ______.
Now listen and check
Warm Up
Write the missing words and phrases.
get off
get on
blocks
get
take
go down
corner
catch
1. Washington Park? Let’s see. Take the number 8
bus and get off on Jefferson Street.
2. The library? Um, you can walk there from here.
It’s only three _______.
blocks
3. The stadium is kind of far. ________
Get on the
freeway and take the Seventh Avenue exit.
go down that
4. The post office? That’s easy. Just __________
street over there. It’ll be on your left.
take
5. The university? Mm, I think the best way is to ____
the subway. It’s on the Green Line.
6. I think you have to take a taxi to get to the airport.
get one in front of your hotel.
You can _____
7. The zoo? Ah. I think there’s a train that goes there.
catch it at Central Station.
You can ______
corner
8. Oh, the supermarket? It’s right around the ______.
Pairwork

Name a place in your school, the library, the
dinning hall, the gym, the playground, or the
other campus. Ask your partner how to get
there from your dorm. When giving directions,
try to use landmarks or easily recognized
buildings as reference points.
Part II
Listening Task
Language Points
Denmark n. 丹麦(国名)
blimey int. [英俚] (用于表示惊愕) 呀! 天啊!
Moscow n. 莫斯科(俄罗斯首都)
Tokyo n. 东京(日本首都)
Culture Note
Tivoli Garden: a romantic urban pleasure
ground in the center of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Harrods department store: the second biggest
department store in the world, behind Macy’s
of New York. It sells the finest merchandise
from all around the world from the finest
manufacturers and all in one building.
Culture Note
Westminster or Officially City of Westminster: a
borough(享有自治权的市镇) of Greater London
in southeast England on the Thames River. It
includes the principal offices of the British
government, especially along Whitehall and
Downing streets, and Buckingham Palace.
Red Square: in the heart of Moscow and just
outside the Kremlin, along its Eastern wall. The
Red Square is a place where people gather to
parade and celebrate official state events.
Culture Note
Sydney Opera House: opened in October 1973
and situated on Sydney Harbor, is considered by
many to be one of the wonders of the modern
world.
Imperial Palace: the current Imperial Palace
(Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo
Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats(壕
沟;护城河) and massive stone walls in the center
of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo station. It is the
residence of Japan’s Imperial Family.
Look at the photos. Do you know where they were taken?
First Listening
What are they looking for?
Tivoli Gardens
Singapore Zoo
Harrods
Sydney Opera House
Red Square
Imperial Palace
Second Listening
How do they ask for directions?
1.
I’m looking for …
Do you know where …?
2.
Where is …?
Do you know where …?
3.
Tell me where …
Do you know where …?
Second Listening
How do they ask for directions?
4.
Can you tell me how to find …?
Please tell me how to get to …?
5.
We’re trying to find …
We don’t know where …
6.
I’d like to know …
Do you know where …?
Second Listening
How do they ask for directions?
1. √
I’m looking for …
Do you know where …?
2.
√
Where is …?
Do you know where …?
√
Tell me where …
Do you know where …?
3.
Second Listening
How do they ask for directions?
4. √
Can you tell me how to find …?
Please tell me how to get to …?
5. √
We’re trying to find …
We don’t know where …
6.
I’d like to know …
Do you know where …?
√
Third Listening
Complete the following about how to give directions.
1. Oh, that’s easy. ______________________ about
ten minutes. It’s on the left. _______________.
2. I think it’s ______________________. I think it’s
near Westminster Station, ______________.
3. Oh, yes. ________. Is most famous place in
Moscow? ________________.
Third Listening
Complete the following about how to give directions.
4. Oh, it’s _____________. You can’t walk. You have
to ___________.
5. You’re trying to find the Opera House?
____________________?
6. Oh, of course. The Kokyo. Just walk down this
street, toward Tokyo Station…. Then when you
_____________, turn right. And walk about two or
three minutes, maybe five minutes.
Third Listening
Complete the following about how to give directions.
1. Oh, that’s easy. ______________________
Just walk down the street about
You can’t miss it
ten minutes. It’s on the left. _______________.
on the other side of town I think it’s
2. I think it’s ______________________.
but I’m not sure
near Westminster Station, ______________.
It’s easy Is most famous place in
3. Oh, yes. ________.
Over there
Moscow? ________________.
Third Listening
Complete the following about how to give directions.
4. Oh, it’s ________________.
very far from here You can’t walk. You
take a taxi
have to ___________.
5. You’re trying to find the Opera House?
You
can’t see it from here
______________________?
6. Oh, of course. The Kokyo. Just walk down this
street, toward Tokyo Station…. Then when you
get
to the station turn right. And walk about two or
______________,
three minutes, maybe five minutes.
Script
1. A: Excuse me, can you help me? I’m looking
for the Tivoli Gardens.
B: Oh, that’s easy. Just walk down the street
about ten minutes. it’s on the left. You
can’t miss it.
A: Thanks.
B: You’re welcome. Enjoy your stay in
Denmark.
Script
2. A: Um, I’m looking for Harrods department store. Do
you know where that is?
B: Blimey… where is Harrods? I think it’s on the other
side of town. I think it’s near Westminster Station,
but I’m not sure. I’m not from London.
3. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?
B: Yes, a little.
A: Do you know where Red Square is?
B: Oh, yes. It’s easy. It’s most famous place in Moscow.
Over there.
Script
4. A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to find the, uh,
Singapore Zoo?
B: Oh, it’s very far from here. You can’t walk. You
have to take a taxi.
5. A: We’re trying to find the Sydney Opera House.
B: You’re trying to find the Opera House? You can’t
see it from here?
A: Oh, is it that big building down the street?
B: Sure is.
A: Thanks.
B: No worries.
Script
6. A: Excuse me. Do you know where the
Imperial Palace is?
B: Oh, of course. The Kokyo. Just walk down
this street, toward Tokyo Station.
A: Toward Tokyo Station, OK.
B: Then when you get to the station, turn right.
And walk about two or three streets,
maybe five minutes.
Pair Work

What are some famous places in your
city you’ve visited? Tell your partner how
to get there from your school.
Part III
Real World Listening
Language Points
Istanbul n. 伊斯坦布尔(位于土耳其西北部)
Turkish adj. 土耳其的,土耳其人的
alley n. 小路,巷
take chances 冒一冒险,碰碰运气
Culture Note

Some cultures accept the idea of women
traveling by themselves, while others would
not accept the kind of independence Paula
shows. For example, women may travel alone
in most places in Asia without fearing for their
safety. However, in some Middle Eastern
countries, women are not advised to travel on
their own.
Prepare
Paula is talking about her visit to Turkey. Write the
missing words.
money
way
I didn’t speak any
Turkish, so it was
hard for me
communicate
to_____________.
inexpensive
communicate
I didn’t want to spend
money so I
a lot of ______,
wanted to go to an
inexpensive
___________
restaurant.
scared
People were
staring at me, so
I was getting a
scared
little _________.
Now listen and check
I was looking
around, and I
couldn’t decide
way
which _______
to go.
Get The Main Ideas
Order the sentences 1-10.
___ A Turkish man told her about a special restaurant.
___ Paula left the hotel by herself.
___ Paula was going to run away.
___ Paula followed the Turkish man.
___ They arrived at the restaurant.
___ Paula had a delicious Turkish meal.
___ Paula was feeling adventurous.
___ They went down a lot of little streets.
___ Paula couldn’t decide which restaurant to go to.
___ Paula got scared.
Check-up
Get The Main Ideas
Order the sentences 1-10.
4 A Turkish man told her about a special restaurant.
2 Paula left the hotel by herself.
8 Paula was going to run away.
5 Paula followed the Turkish man.
9 They arrived at the restaurant.
10 Paula had a delicious Turkish meal.
1 Paula was feeling adventurous.
6 They went down a lot of little streets.
3 Paula couldn’t decide which restaurant to go to.
7 Paula got scared.
Script
Paula: I was in Istanbul once---part of this group
tour---and the tour guide told us to always stay
with the group, not to go out on our own.
But one night I was feeling sort of adventurous,
and I thought I’d try to find a restaurant and eat
dinner alone for a change. So I walked out of the
hotel by myself.
I was looking around at all the restaurants and I
couldn’t decide which one to go to. And this little
Turkish man comes up to me and he says, “My
nephew has a good restaurant. Come with me.”
Script
So I decided to follow him. And we went down
these little streets, and back, and it was getting
dark, back alleys, and I didn’t know what was
going on. People were starting to stare at me.
And I got really scared.
But I thought, “I’d just better leave.” So I was
going to run. And then suddenly we rounded the
corner and there we were at the restaurant. And
it ended up being the best Turkish food I had the
whole time I traveled. And ever since then, I
haven’t been so afraid to take chances.
Respond To The Ideas
Paula says she decided not to be afraid
to take chances when she’s traveling in a
new place. Do you think this is a good
idea for a woman? Would you give a man
the same advice? Why or why not?
 What are some of the famous places
you’ve visited? Share your experiences
with you partner.

Part IV
Interaction Link
Culture Note
1. Angkor Wat is the magnificent Buddhist temple
complex(综合建筑) in Cambodia. It was begun in the
9th century A.D. and reached its magnificent peak as a
worship, urban and administrative complex in the 12th
century A.D. under Suryavaram II, at the height of the
Khmer Empire’s power. Yet within a few centuries it
was a forgotten monument, unattended and overgrown
with plants.
Culture Note
2. Coliseum is the most ancient monument from ancient Rome. It
was opened in 80 A.D., an opening celebrated with a full day of
bloody games during which, according to legend, five thousand
animals were killed. This was a gruesome(令人毛骨悚然的) leisure
activity for the ancient Romans: prisoners condemned to death
were torn to pieces by ferocious beasts, animals were killed by
archers (弓箭手) and there were fights to the death between
“professional” gladiators. In 438, the games were prohibited and
the Coliseum was gradually abandoned.
Culture Note
3. The Moai statues on Easter Island (governed by Chile)
is said to have begun as early as the eighth century,
and has stood their ground for thousands of years —
holding the secrets of a lost civilization. There are
nearly 900 Moai statues on Easter Island. Each of them
is unique — differing in expression, height or weight.
Made of Easter Island's compressed volcanic ash,
these statues may have served a religious purpose.
Their true purpose and meaning remain a mystery.
Culture Note
4. Recognized around the world as a symbol of
Paris, the Eiffel Tower was built for the Paris
World Exposition, held in 1889 to commemorate
the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. It
is named after its designer, Gustave Eiffel, who
planned for this 320-meter tower and its steel
structure and unconventional design. Today, it is
a designated World Heritage Site and one of the
top sightseeing destinations in Paris.
Culture Note
5. More commonly, the word sphinx refers to a creature in
Greek mythology with the body of a lion, the head of a
woman, and the wings of an eagle. The stone Sphinx in
Giza, Egypt, was built to protect the graves in the
pyramids. The name Sphinx was assigned by the
Greeks, drawing on their own mythological traditions.
The original name of the Sphinx remains unknown.
Culture Note
6. The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
impressive
San Francisco
orange color.
the bridge
from its
the
Bridge was
The Golden Gate Bridge is among
the most famous bridges in the
world,
renowned
for
its
span (crossing the
bay) and distinctive
The 4200 foot length of
was the world’s longest
opening in 1937 until
Verrazano
Narrows
completed in 1964.
Culture Note
7. The Grand Canyon is one of the best-known natural landmarks in
the world, and is considered one of the seven natural wonders of
the world. Technically speaking, it is a steep-sided gorge(峡谷)
caused by the carving effects of the Colorado River in northern
Arizona. Due to rich deposits (沉淀物) of minerals that are
susceptible to rusting, the sands and rocks are brightly colored in
reds, browns, and oranges. The canyon stretches 277 miles and
varies between 4 to 18 miles in width. The deepest portions of the
canyon are a mile from ground level.
Culture Note
8. The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders of the world,
was enlisted in the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Just like a
gigantic dragon, the Great Wall winds up and down across deserts,
grasslands, mountains and plateaus, stretching approximately 6,700
kilometers (4,163 miles ) from east to west of China. With a history
of more than 2000 years, some of the sections of the great wall are
now in ruins or even entirely disappeared. However, it is still one of
the most appealing attractions all around the world owing to its
architectural grandeur and historical significance.
Culture Note
9. The statue of Christ the Redeemer(救世主) is located at the top of
Corcovado Mountain at a height of 710 meters. It is certainly one
of the world‘s best known and most visited monuments. The
statue of Christ the Redeemer represents Jesus standing with
outstretched, welcoming arms and is one of the most famous
symbols of this lively city. The entire monument of statue of Christ
the Redeemer is 38m high with the statue accounting for 30m, the
span from one fingertip to the other fingertip is 28m. It was built
from 1926 to 1931, with funds raised from donations. There’s a
chapel (小教堂) for 150 people on the base of the statue.
Culture Note
10. Machu Picchu is a city located high in the Andes Mountains in
modern Peru. Machu Picchu (which means “Old Peak”) was most
likely a royal estate and religious retreat. It was built between 1460
and 1470 AD. It lies 43 miles northwest of Cuzco at the top of a
ridge (脊). The ridge is between a block of highland and the
massive Huaynac Picchu, around which the Urubamba River
takes a sharp bend. The surrounding area is covered in dense
bush, some of it covering Pre-Colombian cultivation terraces (梯
田).
Culture Note
11. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the Himalaya, which is
the highest range in the world. Mt. Everest is in the Himalayan
Range that is part of the border between Nepal and China. It‘s still
rising, thanks to the continental collision (碰撞) that has built the
Tibetan Plateau. This view, from the International Space Station,
looks southward from the plateau toward the cloud-covered
Ganges plain. High-level winds are blowing a huge plume (羽状物)
of snow off the peak.
Culture Note
12. The Northern Lights features colorful ribbons of light in
the night sky. The ribbons stretch from one end of the
horizon to the other and seem to dance. The Northern
Lights appear when the sun sends charged particles (带电
的微粒) flying toward Earth. Once these particles collide
with the gases high above the earth, they produce
colorful light in red, green, blue and violet.
Culture Note
Unfortunately, not everyone can see them. Most of the
displays are only visible in far northern places close to
the Arctic Circle; that's why they're called the Northern
Lights. However, during solar storms, the sun releases
more particles than normal. At these times, people as
far south as Central Europe and northern China can
see the light show. Each "show" may last ten minutes
or more—often shorter than a fireworks display, but
much more impressive.
Culture Note
13. The Taj Mahal is a palatial mausoleum built by the fifth
Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite
wife. It was built over a period of 22 years, starting
from 1632, by approximately 20,000 workers. With a
white marble mosque (伊斯兰教寺院), front gate, and
other structures of perfect symmetry (对称), the Taj
Mahal is truly a work of art in every detail.
Culture Note
14. Victoria Falls are a spectacular waterfall located about midway
along the course of the Zambezi River (赞比西河), at the border
between Zambia to the north and Zimbabwe to the south.
Approximately twice as wide and twice as deep as Niagara Falls
(尼亚加拉瀑布), the waterfall spans the entire breadth of the
Zambezi River at one of its widest points (more than 5,500 feet
[1,700 meters]).
Culture Note
15. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by France in
1876 as a gesture of international goodwill to celebrate the 100th
anniversary of American independence. In her right hand, Lady
Liberty holds a torch representing freedom; in her left, a tablet
inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence. The
seven points on her crown represent the dream of freedom
spreading to the seven seas and continents of the world. The
broken chains at her feet symbolize new-found freedom.
Culture Note
16. The word “acropolis(卫城)" means city by the edge, and there are
many acropolises all over Greece. They were always situated on a
high spot, and were often used as a place for shelter and defense
against various enemies. The one in Athens is the best known of
them all, and is therefore often referred to as "The Acropolis".
Towering over the capital, it is a very impressive sight, and
walking around on its grounds, it gives the visitor a feeling of awe
and a true sense of the greatness of the ancient Greeks.
Where In The World?
1. The photos below are famous places around the world.
Do you know what they’re called and where they are?
Where In The World?
1. The photos below are famous places around the world.
Do you know what they’re called and where they are?
Where In The World?
1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia
2. Coliseum, Rome, Italy
3. Moai, Easter Island, Chile
4. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
5. Sphinx/Pyramid of Giza, Cairo, Egypt
6. Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, U.S.
7. Grand Canyon, Arizona, U.S.
8. Great Wall of China, China
9. Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
10. Machu Picchu, Peru
11. Mount Everest, Nepal / China
12. Northern Lights, Arctic Circle
13. Taj Mahal, Agra, India
14. Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Zambia / Zimbabwe
15. Statue of Liberty, New York, U.S.
16. Acropolis, Athens, Greece
Where In The World?
2. Alone or in pairs, write or tell about one place.
Imagine you went there. Tell your friend about
the place you chose. How did you get there?
What did you do there?
Where In The World?
Example:
I made an appointment with my friend to visit the
Great Wall on Badaling. We set out early in the
morning. We first took the subway and then the bus.
On reaching the foot of the Great Wall, we were
attracted by the landscape immediately. Getting onto
the cable car, we got a view of the beautiful scenery.
After a while, we got to the Great Wall. We were very
excited and touched the bricks frequently. Amazed by
our ancient people's miracle, we gasped with
admiration and took several photos. Unconsciously,
we found we had reached the Stele of Brave Man, the
symbol of the Great Wall. A lot of visitors gathered
around it. We were fascinated by the scenery and
reluctant to leave.
Part V
Useful Expressions
Useful Expressions
打扰了,您能帮我一下吗?
Excuse me, can you help me?
我想找悉尼歌剧院。
I’m looking for the Sydney Opera House.
I’m trying to find the Sydney Opera House.
您知不知道金门大桥在哪儿啊?
Do you know where the Golden Gate Bridge is?
您能不能告诉我去自由女神像怎样走?
Can you tell me where the Statue of Liberty is?
Please tell me how to get to/ find the Statue of Liberty?
We don’t know where is the Statue of Liberty?
I’d like to know where is the Statue of Liberty?
Part VI
Additional
Listening
Additional Listening
A: Excuse me, can you tell me the way to
Holton railway station?
B: Sure. It’s quite far from here. Don’t worry,
though. It’s not difficult to get there.
A: I think I’m going in the wrong direction,
aren’t?
B: Yes. First, you need to turn around. Do you
remember passing some traffic lights
further up this road?
A: Yes, I do. They are about two miles away,
right?
Additional Listening
B: That’s right. Drive back to the traffic rights
and turn right. Follow the road for about a
mile, until you see the Plaza Hotel. It’s a
really big hotel. You can’t miss it. Turn left
at the hotel.
A: So, right at the traffic lights two miles up the
road, then left at the Plaza Hotel, a mile
along that road. Got it.
B: Then you just go straight on until you see
the station ahead of you.
A: Ok. Got it. Thanks for you help.
B: No problem.
Part VII
Homework
Conversation
Homework Conversation
Work in pairs.
 You get lost and ask your partner for
help.
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Expressions for reference
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I wonder if you could help me. I’m looking for the
Museum.
Where am I on this map?
I’ve got an up-to-day map. Let’s check the route from here
to Tivoli Gardens.
You should turn in the right direction.
Head straight up the street about two blocks then turn left.
You can take a No.2 bus here and then transfer to a No.11
bus.
Are there any major landmarks/guides/signs before/near
the Singapore Zoo?