Read and translate the following dialogues.

***I***

A: Would you mind giving me some directions?

B: What are you looking for?

A: The Central Exhibition. Do you know where it is?

B: The Central Exhibition? Well, it's pretty far from here. You'd better take a bus.

A: Is it a long ride?

B: About ten minutes by bus.

A: Which bus do I take to get there?

B: Let me think. It's probably best of all to take Bus 5 on Second Street.

A: And where is Second Street, please?

B: Walk down this street to the next intersection and turn right.

A: You will be on Second Street.

B: The bus stop will be near a small park on your right.

A: Thank you.

B: Anytime. Have a nice day.

***II***

A: Could you tell me where the Science Museum is, please?

B: It is on the corner of Seventh Street and Lincoln Road.

A: How do I get there from here, please?

B: Go down this street and turn right at the traffic light.

A: Walk two blocks and turn right onto Seventh Street.

B: Go past the department store and the flower market, and you'll see the Science Museum across the street. It is a large red-brick building. You can't miss it.

A: Is it far from here?

B: No, it's just a ten-minute walk.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You're welcome.

***III***

Bob can't find his way to Alex's home. Alex gives him directions on the phone.

A: Hi, Bob. Where are you? At the corner of Taylor Avenue and Duke Street? Wait there. I'll be there in five minutes.

B: It's not necessary. I drove the car from New Haven. Give me the directions. I'll find my way.

A: All right. Go north on Duke Street to Shore Drive. You can't miss the large supermarket there. Turn left there. Continue on Stevenson Avenue to Fourth Street. Make a right turn and go to the middle of the block. I'll wait for you in front of the house.

B: I got it. See you soon, Alex.

10 minutes later

B: I'm afraid I’m lost.

A: You'd better ask for directions.

B: Okay. I'll ask at the next gas station.

Stopping in front of a gas station

B: How do we get to York Village?

C: You're going west, but you should be going east.

B: Should we make a U-turn?

C: Yes. Make a U-turn and go straight. Then turn to the right at the traffic lights. That's interstate 95. Take interstate 95 for about 15 miles and then get off at Roundview. You can't miss your destination.

B: Thank you very much.

***IV***

A: Can you show me the way to the subway station?

B: Sure! You walk along the Fifth Avenue and then turn

right.

A: How long do I go?

B: Two blocks of houses. There is a Pepsi cola building on the left side of the street.

A: O.K., I get it!

B: Then you go straight along the Twenty Fourth Street and turn left at the traffic lights.

A: Is the subway station near the traffic lights?

B: No. You go along the Seventh Avenue up to the City Bank building. There is a bus stop there. Take bus seven and go three stops.

A: Where do I get off?

B: At the City Hall.

A: Is the subway station near the City Hall?

B: Yes, it's right outside the City Hall, on the left.

***V***

A: Let me see now. Which train do I need to get on?

B: Excuse me. Do you need any help?

A: Yes, I want to go to Tokyo Tower, but I’m really lost. This is my first visit to Japan, so I have no idea on how to ride the trains.

B: First, you need to buy a ticket to your destination. From here, it’s a hundred and thirty yen.

A: A hundred thirty yen. Okay.

B: Then, get on the Hibiya Subway Line at platform number 4.

A: Number 4, alright. Oh, and how often do the trains come around this time of day?

B: Usually, they come about every six minutes or so.

A: Alright. And where do I get off the train.

B: Get off at Kamiyacho Station, three stops from here. The sign at the station is written in English, so you’ll be able to read it.

A: Three stops. Got it. Thanks for your help.

B: No problem. Good luck.

***VI***

A: Excuse me, miss! Could you tell me how to get to the bank, please?

B: Sure. When you leave the hotel, turn left and walk three blocks. Make a left turn at the bookstore. You will see a cafe and a post office. The bank is next to the post office.

A: How long will it take to get there?

B: About ten minutes.

A: Thanks a lot.

B: You're welcome.

***VII***

A: Excuse me. How can I get to the city centre?

B: Oh, let me see. O.K. You can go there by bus or by taxi. You can also get there by subway.

A: And where is the taxi stand?

B: It's outside the airport, on the right.

A: By the way, how much does it cost to get to the centre?

B: I think, it's about 25 dollars.

A: And where is the subway station?

B: It's also right outside, on the left.

A: Does it work overnight?

B: I don't think it does.

A: Which bus do I take to get to the centre?

B: Buses 16 and 35.

A: Thanks!

B: You're welcome!

***VIII***

A: Excuse me, please. Could you tell me the way to the Jumbo Department Store?

B: Yes, of course. Go along this street and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights. The department store is on the opposite side.

A: Oh, I see. I should go to the traffic lights…

B: No. Go along here and turn right. Go as far as the traffic lights.

A: Sorry, yes. Turn right first, go to the traffic lights, and the department store is on the opposite side.

B: Yes, that’s it.

A: Thank you very much.

***IX***

Jim: Can you show me around the city today?

Tom: Yes, sure. I promised, I will. I'm sure, you'll love New York.

Jim: Thanks. Otherwise, I can get lost here. First of all, it's my first visit to New York. Secondly, the city is huge and one can easily get lost in it.

Tom: You're right. When I was first visiting here I had the same thoughts. But, as I've been living here for more than 8 years now, I know almost every street in the city. So, I can be a good guide. The only problem is that I need to be at work in three hours, so I'll spend this time with you and then I'll leave, ok?

Jim: Ok, thank you! Just tell me how to navigate here and after a few hours I'll be able to find the places of interest myself.

Tom: Agreed. Let's go then.

Jim: Can we start from Manhattan?

Tom: Yes, that's exactly what we're going to do.

(40 minutes later)

Tom: This is one of the most famous streets of New York. Wall Street is regarded as the financial and business center of the city. Soon we'll see the Brooklyn Bridge and Woolworth Building. Other sights which I'll show you here are the Empire State Building and the Times Square, which you'll like the most. It's a busy street, full of tourists and entertaining facilities.

Jim: I can't believe I'm in the heart of New York!

Tom: Great! I also like taking walking tours across the Manhattan Island.

Jim: Another sight I want to see is the Statue of Liberty. Can we go there? I've heard it's situated on a separate island.

Tom: Yes, it's true. The Statue of Liberty is on the Ellis Island. Unfortunately, it needs lots of spare time, which I don't have, but I'll tell you how to get there. And when I leave for work, you can take a ferry to the island.

Jim: Sounds good. I'm also curious to see the Rockefeller Plaza. My friend saw it and said it looks magnificent. Will we be able to go there together.

Tom: Yes, we will. We can make it, while I'm here. Your friend is right. It's a beautiful building. Let's go there now. But I should tell you that it's even more attractive here at night time with millions of lights illuminating the building. So, try to remember the way, and you can come here in the evening as well.

Jim: Ok. Good idea. I have a good visual memory.

Tom: If you're interested in art and history, you should definitely visit numerous museums of New York, among them, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and several others. They are worth it. We can't make it today, but I'll tell you how to find them and you can go there sometimes this week.

Jim: Yes, I am interested in museums, especially in modern art. So, I would certainly like to see the expositions there.

Tom: That's it by now, Jim. I need to run. Call me in case of getting lost.

***X***

Andy: Excuse me, do the buses stop here?

Passerby: Yes, most downtown buses stop here.

Andy: I want to go to Washington Avenue. Can I take any bus that stops here?

Passerby: You can take any bus except number 12. The number 12 turns off at Richmond

Street.

Andy: How often do the buses run?

Passerby: They are supposed to run according to the schedule that you can see over

there. In fact, the buses don't always run on schedule.

Andy: What are the usual intervals between the bus arrivals?

Passerby: About every fifteen minutes. You won't have to wait any longer. A bus is coming. It's number 5. You can take it.

Driver giving a transfer

Driver: A transfer, please.

Andy: How much is the fare?

Driver: One dollar.

Andy: Will you accept a dollar bill?

Driver: No. Only exact change is accepted- coins or tokens. Stand back from the door. Move to the rear. Let the passengers off.

Andy: I'm afraid of missing the public library.

Driver: Which one?

Andy: The library on Washington Avenue.

Driver: Okay. I'll tell you when you've to get off.

Several minutes later

Driver: Get off at the next stop. Cross the street. It's a big building. You can't miss the library there.

Andy: Thank you so much.

Driver: Not at all.

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