Ex. 3. Complete the dialogues. Use some of the phrases given below.

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1) Excuse me, I've lost my way. I'm trying to go to… Which is the right way to… Please, show me the way to… Am I on the right way (road) to…

2) How far is it? Is it possible to walk there? Is there a bus from here to…? Is it much of a walk?

3) Go right to the end of the street, then turn left, go 2 blocks straight ahead and then turn to… Straight on and the second turning to the right. You are going in the opposite direction.

4) What can I do for you? Now, where is it you want to go? It's a long distance off… It's a long (short) way to... It's quite a distance from here.

5) Be careful, the traffic keeps to the left in this country. Look out. It isn't safe to cross here. Be sure not to cross the street (square). One can never be too careful. Wait for the break in the traffic. Don't cross the street when the traffic light has changed to red.

The British always tend to mind their own business. They prefer not to interfere in other people's affairs. They respect privacy. The accepted code of behaviour doesn't allow one to ask other people about their personal matters in a direct way. When the British have to do it they always do it in a sympathetic and apologetic way.

Ex. 4. What do you do or say if…

your passport is lost;

you want to buy some souvenirs;

you need some minor services;

b) You need some banking or postal services