Giving directions

Master giving directions! Fun worksheet for 6th grade with map listening and dialogue practice.

The city map. Watch it while listening. Listen to the directions and watch the city map at the same time. Fill in the gaps. A. The speaker gives directions to the post officeB. The speaker gives directions to the underground stationC. The speaker gives directions to the cinemaD. The speaker gives directions to the bus station Listen again and fill in the gaps 1. Go straight on.2. Go past the traffic lights.3. It’s the building next to the library on the left.4. At the roundabout turn left.5. Then take the first left on to Green Street.6. Go past the traffic lights and take the second right on to King’s Road. What do you do when you get lost in a town or city? (8-10 sentences) Read the text and choose the best option to fill in the gaps. Woman: Excuse me?Man: Yeah?Woman: I’m sorry to bother you, but I’m completely lost. Are you from here?Man: Where are you trying to get to?Woman: Well, I was looking for the art museum, but I think I’ve taken a wrong turn somewhere.Man: I think so! You’re miles away.Woman: Really? This always happens to me. Directions just aren’t my thing, I suppose.Man: I think the best thing is to take a bus. It’ll take ages if you walk from here.Woman: That’s a shame… I wanted to walk around and get a feel for the city.Man: I wouldn’t worry—there’s nothing to see around here, anyway. Take the bus into the centre and walk around there—it’s much more interesting.Woman: Oh, okay. Where can I take the bus?Man: It’s about five minutes’ walk from here. You see that hotel, at the corner, there?Woman: The one that says “Royal Hotel?”Man: That’s right. Go down that street to the end, then turn right. Take the first left and go on until you see a junction with traffic lights. Go over the junction, keep going straight, and you’ll see a bus stop on your left.Woman: Go to the end, first left, turn right at the traffic lights…Man: No, no. Go straight on, past the traffic lights.Woman: Oh! Yes, and then…Man: It’ll be on your left.Woman: Right! Got it, I think…Man: Well, you can always ask someone else. Good luck!Woman: Thanks! Match the phrases and sentences which have opposite meanings. I’m completely lost. I know where I am. Got it. I don’t understand. I took a wrong turn. I went the right way. Directions aren’t my thing. I’m good at finding my way around. It’ll take ages. It won’t take long. Complete the dialogue. A: So, how do I get to the station?B: Go along this street, until the big shop.A: The one with the red sign?B: That’s right. Turn left there, then take the second right, and you’ll see it.A: Is it far?B: No, it won’t take long. Public transport Complete the text with ONE word that fits into each gap. any of because take with was home by which while spent would not