Лекция: Asking the Way
A: Excuse me. Can you tell me where South Street is, please?
В: Take the second on the left and then ask again.
A: Is it far?
В: No, it's only about five minutes' walk.
A: Many thanks.
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– Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the station?
– Turn round and turn left at the traffic lights.
– Will it take me long to get there?
– No, it's no distance at all.
– Thank you.
– That's OK.
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– Excuse me, but I'm trying to find the Town Hall.
– Take the third on the right and go straight on.
– Should I take a bus?
– No, you can walk it in under five minutes.
– Thank you very much indeed.
– That's quite all right.
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– Excuse me, please. Could you tell me how to get to the town centre?
– First right, second left. You can t miss it.
– Is it too far to walk?
– No, it's only a couple of hundred yards.
– Thanks very much.
– It's a pleasure.