英语听说训练：unit4 Signs and Directions

1、Unit 4Signs and Directions,Objectives: Have some idea about the meaning of basic signs and directions; Ask directions and give directions to other people at the airport and subway； Describe the direction in the office,Lead-in In our daily life, we can see a lot of signs showing the direction or othe

2、r information, such as in the public places, the airport, station, theater, museum and so on. These kinds of signs and directions are of great importance for us. In this sense, it would be much easier for us to find the place where we want to go,Warming-up Questions for discussion You are going to t

3、alk about signs and directions. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner. Can you say some common signs in the public places, such as the train station, hospital and the parks? Do you think signs on the roads and public places are useful? Why? What will you do if you cannot fi

4、nd the way to the destination? How to ask the way to somewhere on the street or in a business building? Can you design your own direction signs,Listen and Choose Directions: Listen to the following sentences according to the pictures below and choose the correct words to fill in the blanks under the

5、 sign. Parking Baggage Cart Information Baggage CheckHotel Service Shop Check-in Elevator for HandicappedCustoms Boarding Gate Settle Accounts,Listen and Respond Directions: Listen to 10 sentences for signs and directions and choose their right responses. 1.A. Yes, it is on your left. B. You are a s

6、tranger. C. Yes, you are. D. Sorry, I am not on purpose. 2.A. You cannot go there. B. Yes, I know. C. Please go the Luggage-claim center over there. D. Please go back. 3. A. The plane has taken off. B. It is Gate 4. C. Lets meet at the office gate. D. No Gate. 4. A. It is far from here. B. Yes, it i

7、s bus No. 10. C. Im new here. D. You can drive there. 5. A. Yes, here you are. B. No, I am not. C. Yes, I find it. D. Sorry, you should go to the Lost-and-Found,6.A. Finally you come.B. Good Luck. C. No one in the office.D. It is on the second floor. 7.A. Go to the upstairs and then turn right. B. Y

8、ou are wrong. C. My pleasure. D. It is a good place. 8.A. Impossible!B. It is too close to the door C. Yes, I do!D. Use it as the Managers office. 9. A. It is a good idea!B. On the first floor near the door. C. You are right.D. Ok. Thank you. 10.A. I have information. B. You are welcome. C. Please s

9、top. D. Keep going and turn left,Listen and Fill Directions : Listen to the dialogues below. Then fill in the missing information. SECTION A: Directions: Listen to the following three dialogues and filling in the blanks with the correct words or phrases you have heard. Dialogue 1 Jim: Excuse me, cou

10、ld you tell me where the post office is? Helen: Im sorry. Im here, too. Jim: Thank you just the same. Jim: Pardon, sir. Can you tell me ?. Paul: Well, its some distance from here. Jim: How can I ? Paul: You can go there either on foot or by bus. Jim: Thank you very much. Paul: You are welcome,Dialog

11、ue 2 Lily: Excuse me. Is there _? John: No, there isnt. The nearest supermarket is Carrefour. Lily: _ from here? John: Its about six kilometers from here. Lily: Shall I _? John: Yes, you can take a Number 18 bus. Lily: Where is _? John: Go down this road and turn right at the second crossing. The bu

12、s stop is on your right. Lily: Thank you very much. John: You are welcome,Dialogue 3 Susan: Excuse me, Miss? Volunteer: Yes? Is there any thing I can do for you? Susan: I would like to go the Zhongjie. Can you tell me ? Volunteer: Sure. You can , get on the train at Xinleyizhi Station and get off at

13、 Qingniandajie Station, which is a , change Line 1 and get off at Zhongjie Station. You cannot miss it. Susan:Oh, its not so easy. Which station shall I ? I didnt get it just now. Volunteer:Qingniandajie Station. Susan:I got it this time. Qingniandajie Station. Thank you very much. Volunteer:Youre w

14、elcome. Have a . Susan:Thanks, bye,SECTION B: Directions: Listen to the following two dialogues and filling in the blanks with the correct sentences you have heard. Dialogue 4 Tourist:Excuseme,canyoutellmethewaytoShanghai Pudong International Airport? Citizen:Sure. .Dontworry,though.Itsnotdifficultt

15、ogetthere. Tourist:Ithink ,arent I? Citizen:Yes.First,youneedtoturnaround. further upthisroad? Tourist:Yes,Ido.Theyareabouttwomilesaway,right? Citizen:Thatsright.Drivebacktothetrafficrightsandturnright.Followtheroadforabouta mile,untilyouseetheplazahotel.Itsareallybighotel. .Turnleftatthehotel. Tour

16、ist:So,rightatthetrafficlightstwomilesuptheroad,thenleftattheplazahotel, amile along thatroad. Citizen:Thenyoujustgostraighton . Tourist:Ok, gotit.Thanksforyouhelp. Citizen:Noproblem,Dialogue 5 Bill: Excuse me, ? Clerk: The managers office? Its not on this floor. . You can just walk down the stairs

17、there. Bill: Would you please tell me ? Clerk: Sure. Go down the stairs to the fourth floor and turn left. . Bill: Left, and left again. Clerk: . Bill: Thank you very much,Listen and Understand Directions: Now you are going to hear a passage about Shenyang Subway Line 1. Listen carefully and try to

18、answer the following questions. The Words and Expressions provided below will be of some help to you.Words and Expressions advisable a. 明智的 pickpocket n. 扒手 similarly ad. 类似地 relatively ad. 相对地 avoid v. 避免，逃脱 valuable n. 贵重物品 unbearably ad. 不能忍受地 charge n. 要价 Directions: Listen to the passage TWICE

19、and complete the followingsentences. 1) Usually, the trains are a bit . 2) Although the subway is relatively safe, it is best to keep your in a bag rather than a pocket. 3) Despite constantly recordings to remind passengers “first get off, and then get on” when it comes to the time of boarding of th

20、e train, the . 4) A child who is than 1.2 meters (3.93 feet) cannot take the subway alone 5) There are a lot of and large shopping malls along the subway Line 1,B. Directions: Listen to the passage for THIRD TIME and decide whether you think each statement is right or wrong. Usually, the trains are

21、very comfortable and not crowded. ( ) Although the subway is relatively safe, it is best to keep your money and valuables in a bag rather than a pocket. ( ) Despite constantly recordings to remind passengers “first get off, and then get on” when it comes to the time of boarding of the train, the adv

22、ice is often ignored. ( ) A child who is shorter than 1.2 meters (3.93 feet) can take the subway alone. ( ) There are a lot of interesting parks and large grocery malls along the subway Line 1. (,C. Directions: Give brief answers to the questions below while listening to the passage for the LAST TIM

23、E? As the trains get crowded, so what is advisable for people to do? If you are far away from your stop, what should you do in the train? When is the rush hour of the subway? Why should we be aware of ourselves and our stuff? What is the condition of child can take the subway without ticket,Part B S

24、peaking Warming-up Questions for discussion You are going to talk about signs and directions. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner. Are you a person with good sense of direction? Will you find a place by seeing the signs and directions along the road? Do you think it is mu

25、ch easier to show the information by signs and directions? Why,Sample Dialogues Listen to the following sample dialogues and practice them with your partner. Sample dialogue 1 Asking directions at the airport Anna: Excuse me, can you tell me how can I find the baggage claim area? Receptionist:Go dow

26、n this hallway and turn left at the second crossing. Anna:Ok, turn left at the second crossing. Thank you very much. I think I can find it. Receptionist:That is good. Anna:But I wonder where to find my luggage? Receptionist:Thats not so difficult. First you should know your flight number. Anna:Oh, l

27、et me see. The flight number is MU 236. Receptionist:Look for your flight number on the screens. MU 236. Oh, thats it. On the Number 3 Carousel. From Shanghai to Huzhiming. Is it right? Anna:Yes, thats right. Its from Shanghai to Huzhiming. I got it. Number 3. Receptionist:Thats right. Just go there

28、 and wait. Every passengers luggage will go out on the carousel, you can take yours when you see them. Anna:Thank you so much. Receptionist:Thats my pleasure,Sample dialogue 2 Asking How to Get to the Managers Office Bill: Excuse me, I am Bill from ABC company. General Manager Mr. Black and I have a

29、 n appointment in his office, could you tell me where is his office? Clerk: Nice to meet you, sir. But our General Managers office is not on this floor. Its on the eighth floor upstairs. You can just walk up to the stairs there, or take the elevator over there. Bill: I am sorry. This is my first tim

30、e to come to your company. Would you please tell me how I can find his office in detail? Clerk: Certainly. Go up the stairs to the Eighth floor and turn right, and then keep going. At the end of the corridor, turn left. His office is the first door next to the meeting room. Bill: Ok. If I go to his

31、office from the stairs there, I need to turn right, and then left. Clerk: Yes. You are right. Bill: While, I feel it is a little bit high to walk to the eighth floor. How can I find his office if I take the elevator over there? Clerk: Sure. First, you walk to the elevator. When you reach the eighth

32、floor, walk out of the elevator and turn left. At the end of the corridor, turn right. It is the second door to the meeting room. Just opposite to the first way. Bill: I got it. Thank you very much. Clerk: It is my pleasure. You cannot miss it,Sample dialogue 3 Using AFC in subway station Passenger:

33、Excuse me, would you please tell me how I can buy a ticket? Station operator:Im glad to offer help. First of all, let show you some basic equipment for ticket selling. This way, please. Passenger:Ok, thank you very much. Station operator:This is AVM, automatic vending machine. Select station of depa

34、rture and destination, press OK button, then put the cash in, dont forget to take your ticket and change. Passenger:Oh, I see. How can I use the ticket? Station operator:Here, this is AGM. Put the ticket in magnetic area, thenyoull hear a beep sound, go through as soon as the door opens. Passenger:S

35、ounds a little bit complex. Station operator:Dont worry, if you need help, call for us any time. Oh, one more thing, be sure to put away the ticket and well collect it when you arrive at your destination. Passenger:Thanks a lot. Station operator:Thats my pleasure. Have a nice day. NOTE: AFC, Auto Fa

36、re Collection的缩写，是指自动售检票系统,Sample dialogue 4 What is Information Desk at the airport? Passenger:Good morning. May I ask what is the easiest way to get downtown from here? Receptionist:There are several ways to downtown. Passenger:Oh, what are they? Receptionist:We have the city bus here, that will b

37、e the cheapest way to get downtown. Passenger:En, but I am afraid waiting the city bus may take a long time. Receptionist:Thats for sure. Passenger:What are the other choices? Receptionist:If you think waiting city bus is too long, we also have shuttle buses or limousines. Passenger:I would like to

38、know which one is the fastest way? Receptionist:The fastest way is simply taking a taxi. Passenger:How can I find the information desk,Receptionist:Look for the “？” or “！” sign. Passenger:What kind of information can I expect to find at the Information Desk? Receptionist:Thats a good question. A tri

39、p to the information desk will be well worth your time. There you can pick up information on hotels, restaurants, places to visit, things to do, as well as useful maps and helpful hints about how to do things. In addition, one can find out how to get into town and where things are located in the air

40、port. Passenger:Thats all what I want to know. I will go there as soon as possible. Thank you! Receptionist:You are welcome. Have a nice day,Role-Play Dialogues Make up your own dialogues according to the following situations and role-play them. Situation 1 You are tour leader of the business team f

41、rom German. You have just finished checking in and are waiting to take the plane from Shenyang to Guangzhou. One of the young guy is a heavy smoker, and he would like to smoke. So ask the directions for him to find the smoking room. Situation 2 Here is the layout of the new branch office of your com

42、pany. You can discuss with your boss and colleague about the location of the following sections of this new office. 1. Conference room 2. Department managers office (Sales Department, Marketing Department and Administrative Department) 3. Reception room4. Staff office 5. General Managers office6. Mi

43、ni-conference room,Situation 3 This is your first time to travel by air. You would go to Shanghai from Shenyang at 2p.m. on January 15, taking the flight CA981. When you arrive at the Shenyang International Airport, you feel so worried as you dont know how to get on the plane. So you go to the information desk for h