Level 4.15 Giving Directions (2)

Useful expressions

Asking for directions:

Is there a bank on the corner of Bradley Boulevard?

I'm lost. Do you know where the bank is?

Can you tell me where the bakery is?

I'm sorry to interrupt you, but I was wondering how do I get to St. Paul's Hospital from here?

Do you know where the nearest police station is?

Asking for repetition:

I don't get it. Could you repeat it again please?

I'm sorry, I'm lost. Can you repeat that?

Giving thanks:

Thanks, you've been very helpful

Don't mention it, good luck.

Thanks, you've been a big help

OK, this has been very helpful

Thanks for your time

No problem

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Level 4.14 Giving Directions (1)

Jane      : Excuse me, can you tell me the way to the store, please?

Adam    : Sure. From the train station, turn left,

                go along Central Avenue, until you come to Second Street, turn right,

                go along Second Street, until you come to Main Street, turn left,

                the store is on the corner of Main Street and Second Street,

                opposite the movie theater.

Jane      : Thanks, you’ve been very helpful.

Adam    : You’re welcome.

A : Excuse me, but I think I might be lost

B : Where are you trying to go?

A : To the police station.

B : Just go down the street and make the second left,

       you will have to walk down that street about a kilometer,

       and the police station is across from Robinsons.

A : Down here and turn left on the second block, 

      and go down the road about a kilometer and it's opposite the Robinsons?

B : That's it.

A : Thanks.

A : Can you tell me where the bakery is?

B : Sure, turn right here and go down about four blocks then turn left, 

       that is Warren Road, go down there, 

       you will see it on the left side of the street.

A : I'm sorry, I'm lost. Can you repeat that?

B : Turn right, go down this road for blocks and turn left at the intersection of Warren Road, 

       walk down Warren Road, 

       the bakery is on the left side of the road.

A : Oh thanks, I got it now.

B : If you can't find it, just ask someone.

A : Thanks, you've been a big help.

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Level 4.13 Talking about Locations

Jimmy  : Where’s the police station?

George : It’s on Main Street, between the bank and the store.

Jimmy  : Where’s the post office?

George : It’s on the corner of Main Street and First Street, opposite the bank.

Jimmy  : Where’s the school?

George : It’s on the corner of First Street and Central Avenue, near the restaurant, 

                 opposite the train station.

Where’s	X	?		It’s	on	__________ Street
					on the corner of	__________ Street and __________ Street
					at the end of	__________ Street
					opposite next to near in front of behind	the bank.
					between	the bank and the school.

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Level 4.12 Talking About Future Plans

Luisa    : Eddie, when is your next vacation?

Eddie   : Next month.

Luisa    : Where are you going to go?

Eddie   : I’m going to go to Hawaii.

Luisa    : Lucky you! How long are you going to be on vacation?

Eddie   : I’m going to be on vacation for about 2 weeks.

Luisa    : What are you going to do?

Eddie   : I’m going to sunbathe, sail, surf, dive… I’m going to do a lot of things.

Luisa    : Who are you going to go with?

Eddie   : I’m going to go with my best friends.

Luisa    : I hope you’re going to bring back with you some interesting souvenirs.

Eddie   : Don’t worry, I’m going to buy some for you.

Luisa    : Thank you Eddie.

Eddie   : Don’t mention it. You’re my best cousin anyway.

What Where When Who How	am	I	going	to	do go play watch go	?
	are	you they we
	is	she he it
I	am	(not) going	to	read go play watch go	a book. to Bali. beach volleyball. Toy Story 3. by car.
We They	are
She He	is

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Level 4.11 Suggestions

Ashley : I’m bored.

Shawn  : Me, too.

Ashley : How about going to the boutique?

Shawn  : I’m not in the mood for shopping

Ashley : What about watching a film?

Shawn  : That’s a good idea.

Ashley : What do you want to do after that?

Shawn  : Hmm… Why don’t we go to the restaurant?

Ashley : What shall we eat?

Shawn  : Let’s eat some Italian food.

Ashley : Sure, why not!

Shawn  : Let’s go then.

What about How about	__________ing	?		What about How about	watching	a film	?
Why don’t we Let’s	__________.			Why don’t we Let’s	watch	a film.

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Level 4.10 Checking

Mrs. Gillian      : Becky!

Becky               : Yes, Mum.

Mrs. Gillian      : Have you washed the dishes yet?

Becky               : Yes, I have. I have already washed the dishes.

Mrs. Gillian      : Have you watered the plants?

Becky               : Yes, I have. I’ve already watered the plants.

Mrs. Gillian      : And have you taken a shower yet?

Becky               : No, I haven’t. I haven’t taken a shower yet.

Mrs. Gillian      : Have you done your homework yet?

Becky               : No, I haven’t. I haven’t done my homework yet.

Mrs. Gillian      : You’d better take a shower and do your homework soon. We’re going to eat out tonight.

Becky               : OK, Mum!

Have	you they	washed watered taken done	the dishes the plants a shower the homework	yet?
Has	she he
Yes,	I they	have.
	she he	has.
No,	I they	haven’t.
	she he	hasn’t.
I They	have	already	washed watered taken done	the dishes. the plants. a shower. the homework.
She He	has
I They	haven’t	washed watered taken done	the dishes the plants a shower the homework	yet.
She He	hasn’t

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Level 4.9 Complaining Nouns

THE CITY VS THE COUNTRYSIDE

Bella    : Angie, which one do you like better? Living in the city or in the countryside?

Angie   : I guess I like living in the city better than living in the countryside.

Bella    : Why?

Angie   : Well, there aren’t enough facilities there.

Bella    : Such as?

Angie   : There aren’t enough places for young people.

Bella    : You mean… there aren’t enough malls?

Angie   : Yeah, you know that I love shopping.

Bella    : But I like the countryside better than the city.

Angie   : What are your reasons?

Bella    : There is too much pollution and there are too many people. 

                Besides, there aren’t enough trees.

Angie   : Well… yes… There isn’t enough fresh air, too. But, I still like the city better. 

There + are + too + many + countable noun (plural)
There + is + too + much + uncountable noun

There + aren't + enough + countable noun (plural)
There + isn't + enough + uncountable noun

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Level 4.8 Complaining Adjectives

Angela : Hi, Lauren. How was your holiday?

Lauren : It was terrible!

Angela : What’s wrong?

Lauren : The hotel was too bad. It wasn’t good enough.

Angela : What about the bedroom?

Lauren : The bedroom wasn’t big enough. It was too small for me and my sister.

Angela : I bet it wasn’t uncomfortable.

Lauren : Yeah… And the restaurant…

Angela : What’s the matter?

Lauren : The waiters and waitresses weren’t friendly enough.

Angela : How about the food.

Lauren : The food was tasteless and too expensive!

Angela : What a holiday!

Lauren : Yes, I didn’t enjoy it at all!

Basically, we can use adjective to complain about something by using these patterns:


Past form:


The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + was + too + adjective.
The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + wasn't + opposite adjective + enough.

The (noun (plural countable)) + were + too + adjective.
The (noun ((plural countable)) + weren't + opposite adjective + enough.

Present form:














The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + is + too + adjective.
The (noun (uncountable or singular countable)) + isn't + opposite adjective + enough.

The (noun (plural countable)) + are + too + adjective.
The (noun ((plural countable)) + aren't + opposite adjective + enough.

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Level 4.7 Comparing More Than Two Things

(Nile River is longer than Yangtze River).

Amazon River is the longest river.

(Africa is bigger than North America).

Asia is the biggest continent.

 (Harry Potter is more interesting than Twilight).

Lord of the Rings is the most interesting film. >> based on my opinion hehe.

(Eka Tjipta Wijaya is wealthier than Anthony Salim).

Budi Hartono is the wealthiest.

(Taxi is more comfortable than bus).

Private car is the most comfortable.

A	is	the	__________est
A	is	the	most __________
			superlative adjective

  
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Level 4.6 Comparing Two Similar Things

Mark is as tall as Stefan.

The golden shoes are as expensive as the purple shoes.

E	is	as	__________	as	F
			adjective
G	are	as	__________	as	H
			adjective

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Level 4.5 Comparing Two Different Things

Sam     : Are you older than your brother?

Bob      : No, I’m not. I’m younger than my brother.

Sam     : Do you have larger feet than your brother?

Bob      : Yes, I do. I have larger feet than my brother.

Sam     : Is your hair longer than your brother’s?

Bob      : Yes, it is. My hair’s longer than my brother’s hair.

Sam     : Is your journey to school longer than your brother’s?

Bob      : No, it isn’t. My journey to school is shorter than my brother’s.

Sam     : Do you have a faster 100 m time than your brother?

Bob      : Unfortunately no. My brother has a faster 100 m time.

Sam     : Do you get up earlier than your brother?

Bob      : Yes, I do. I get up at 5, but my brother gets up at 6.

Bob      : Which one is higher, Eiffel Tower or Tokyo Tower?

Sam     : Tokyo Tower is higher than Eiffel Tower.

Bob      : Who’s richer, Carlos Slim or Bill Gates?

Sam     : Carlos Slim is richer than Bill Gates.

Bob      : Which one’s slower, a snail or a tortoise?

Sam     : A snail is slower than a tortoise.

A	is	__________er	than	B
A	is	more __________	than	B
		comparative adjective
C	are	__________er	than	D
C	are	more __________	than	D
		comparative adjective
B	isn’t as	__________	as	A
		adjective

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