中科院英语听说教程《轻松听轻松说》(上册)听力原文及答案-Unit 5

UNIT 5

How Should I Go?

Finding and Giving Directions

Introduction

Finding the way or giving directions is a very important function of language in every culture. It is especially troublesome for strangers in a new place, because if they don t know how to ask to find the way or follow the directions, they may simply get lost and not be able to get anywhere they want to go. Imagine what would happen if you lost your way in a big city like New York. Nothing could be worse. You would be “trapped” there. But things would be different if you knew a number of directional expressions. Generally, it s easy to ask for road directions. You can simply start by saying “Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to...?” It can be difficult for a stranger in a new place to follow the answer. Here is a suggestion: Learn some expressions for describing directions, distance and vehicles, and while you re listening to the directions, try to form a mental picture of the roads.

Answers to the Questions:

1. Because if you don t know the way in a new place, you may get lost and won t be able to go anywhere you want.

2. Because if you can remember only one sentence “Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to...?”, you can get help.

3. It s difficult to follow the directions given by a helper.

Part One Listening In

The MTA

M: Excuse me.

W: Yes?

M: Could you tell me how to get to Harvard Yard?

W: Sure. You can take the MTA. Just walk across the Commons. The station is on the other side.

M: Which line goes to the University?

W: The red one. Go down the stairs and take the train to Harvard Square.

M: Don t I have to change?

W: No, it s direct. And it s rather a pleasant ride too, because you come up and go over the

Charles River. You get a nice view of the State House.

M: How do I pay?

W: You just buy a token, put it in the slot and go through the turnstile.

M: You mean it s all one fare?

W: That s right.

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