Asking for Directions

Instructions:

Listen to the video carefully and answer the following questions. Choose the best answer for each question. Click “Submit Answers” when you’re done to see your results.

Asking for Directions on the Street – Listening Comprehension Exercise

Asking for Directions on the Street – Listening Comprehension Exercise

1. Where is the person trying to find?
  • The bank
  • The post office
  • The library
  • The hospital
2. Why can't the first person help with directions?
  • They're in a hurry
  • They don't speak English well
  • They're from out of town
  • They're not listening
3. How far is it to Main Street?
  • One block
  • Two or three blocks
  • Four blocks
  • Five blocks
4. What landmark helps identify Main Street?
  • A big building
  • The first traffic light
  • A shopping center
  • A bus stop
5. Which direction should the person turn at Main Street?
  • Left
  • Right
  • Straight ahead
  • Turn around
6. How far should the person walk on Main Street?
  • Half a block
  • One block
  • Two blocks
  • Three blocks
7. What street should the person turn left on?
  • Main Street
  • Broadway
  • First Street
  • Park Avenue
8. After turning left, how far should the person walk?
  • One full block
  • About half a block
  • Two blocks
  • Until the end of the street
9. Which side of the street will the post office be on?
  • Left side
  • Right side
  • Both sides
  • Across the street
10. Where exactly is the post office located on the block?
  • At the corner
  • At the end of the block
  • In the middle of the block
  • At the beginning of the block
11. What business is next to the post office?
  • Coffee shop
  • Sweets Ice Cream Shop
  • Bank
  • Restaurant
12. Does the person asking for directions need the instructions repeated?
  • Yes, they ask to repeat everything
  • Yes, they need part repeated
  • No, they understand everything
  • They're not sure

Your Results

Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the post office?
I’m sorry. I don’t know. I’m from out of town.
[footsteps]
[clock ticking]
Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?
Sure. It’s not far from here. Walk straight ahead until you get to Main Street. Then…
Sorry to interrupt you. How many blocks is that?
It’s about two or three blocks. It’s the first traffic light you come to.
When you get to Main Street, turn right and walk one block to Broadway.
Then turn left and go about half a block.
Which side of the street is it on?
Coming from this direction, it’ll be on your right side.
It’s in the middle of the block, next to the  Sweets Ice Cream Shop. You can’t miss it.
Do you want me to repeat any of that?
No, that’s okay. I’ve got it. Thanks a lot.
You’re welcome.