一、如何询问方向

HOW TO ASK FOR DIRECTIONS.

When you are looking for something, it is sometimes easier to ask for directions. When you do, you have to be able to listen to the directions given. In this lesson, we will study listening a little more so you can effectively understand a person giving you directions.

当您在旅游途中，需要寻找某个景点或地点，询问路人是简单的办法。当询问时，你需要会提问，同时需要能理解他人的回答，这里我们就来学一下如何询问方向。

Here are some key words you have to remember. I suggest you drill these in your head because they are very commonly used when giving directions. There are many direction terminologies. I’ll cover all the common phrases. You should be able to effectively give directions and receive directions after this lesson.
请记住关键的词：

从礼貌的角度，问路之前都需要先说 Excuse me -“  很抱歉打扰了/不好意思/…”
Asking for Directions

Most of the time, you should start by saying excuse me. The pronunciation for excuse me can be shortened. The shortened form sounds like ‘scuse me.’
“Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?”
“Excuse me. Can you point me to the nearest gas station?”
“Excuse me. Can you give me quick directions to the movie theater?”
“Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the Shopping mall from here?”
“Excuse me. How do I get to the freeway from here?”
“Excuse me. I’m looking for Bank of America. I thought it was around here. Do you know where it is?”
“Excuse me. I’m looking for the post office. Do you know how to get there?”
“Excuse me. What is the best way to get to Seattle?”

When you ask for directions, the person responding will usually give you quick directions. The next section is a list of common phrases used when giving directions. You should study them carefully so when someone gives you directions, you can understand them without having to say ‘one more time.’

Listen 听录音

Take a Left/Right 左拐/右拐 “Take a left at the next light.” “Take a right at the gas station.” “When you get to Robson Street, take a left.” “After you pass 7-11, take a right at the next light.” “Take a left when you come to a stop sign.” Turn Left/Right 左拐/右拐 “Turn right on 112th.” “Turn left after you pass McDonalds.” “When you see a church on your left hand side, turn right on the next street.” “Turn left at the next street and immediately take another left.” Just/Right around the corner 转过弯就到了 “It’s just right around the corner on the left side.” “It’s right around the corner from the Starbucks over there.” “Go down the street, turn left on Williams Street, and it will be right around the corner from the gas station.” 听录音：