Dialogue 1

Passer-by (Р): Where is the nearest bus-stop, please? Can I walk there?

Militiaman (М): Certainly. It's not very far from here. You should cross the square. Use zebra crossing.

P: I am looking for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine. What bus should I take?

M: You may take any bus from here.

P: Where should I get off?

M: This bus goes to Khreschatуk street. The Ministry is not far from it.

P: Thank you very much.

М: Not at all.

Dialogue 2

The driver of a British registered car addresses the police officer.

Driver (D): Excuse me, how do I get to Zhytomyr then? Can you tell me the way?

Police officer (P): Of course, do you have a road map? Then it’s easier to explain.

The man goes back to his car, opens the boot, takes out a road map and spreads it out on the bonnet of his car.

P: We are right here now.

D: Yes, I see.

P: First you have to go through the next village and then on to Makariv until you get to big busy crossroads. When you approach the crossroads, watch the road signs. You haven’t got the right of way. Then follow the blue signs for Zhytomyr.

D: If the route to the motorway is well signposted, it’ll be easy to find.

P: Have a nice trip.

Dialogue 3

Passer-by (Р): Excuse me. Could you help me?

Militiaman (M): Sure. What’s the problem?

P: Could you tell me the way to the Kyiv National University of Internal Affairs. Can I walk there? Is it too far?

M: It’s about twenty minutes’ walk. But you may take a tram or a bus. The bus and the tram stops are at the same place.

P: Where is it?

M: Go straight ahead to the crossroads. Then turn right and go along the street to the next crossing. And you’ll see the bus stop.

P: Thanks a lot.

M: You are welcome.

Dialogue 4

A: Excuse me, sir.

B: Yes, what is it?

A: Which is the quickest way to the centre, please?

B: Let me think… Oh, yes. Take number 26 bus and go as far as National Square.

A: Thank you.

B: Not at all.

Dialogue 5

A: Excuse me, I want to get to the Ukrainian Museum. Can you show me the way there, please?

B: Well, take the second turning on the right and go straight as far as the little church.

A: Yes, how do I go then?

B: Then you turn left and go another two blocks.

A: Isn’t it more convenient for me to go there by bus?

B: No, there isn’t a very good bus route there. You’ll just lose your time.

Ex.2. Make up dialogues using the situations:

Situation 1: A stranger comes up to you in Kyiv and asks to show the way to the theatre (the museum, the stadium). Give him or her the necessary directions.

Situation 2: You come out of a hotel where you are staying. You want to get to the police station (the Flower street, the supermarket, the cinema, the library). But on crossing the road and taking the first turning on your right you feel you are losing the way. You address a passer-by.

Situation 3: Describe the route from the Police University to your home.