Tom is a tourist in a new city. He wants to find the train station. He sees a woman on the street. 'Excuse me,' Tom says. 'Can you help me?' The woman stops and smiles. 'Yes, of course,' she says. 'Where is the train station?' Tom asks. 'The train station is not far,' she says. 'Go straight on this street.' Tom listens carefully. 'Then turn left at the big church.' 'A big church?' Tom asks. 'Yes, you will see it,' she says. 'The church has a tall tower.' 'After the church, walk for two minutes.' 'The train station is on the right.' 'Thank you very much,' Tom says. 'You are welcome,' she says. Tom walks straight on the street. He sees the big church with the tall tower. He turns left at the church. After two minutes, he sees the train station. It is on the right, just like the woman said. Tom is happy because he found the train station.
English Story (A1)Giving Directions
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About this story
Tom is a tourist looking for the train station. A friendly woman gives him directions: go straight, turn left at the big church, then walk two minutes. Tom follows the directions and finds the station.
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Comprehension Questions
3 questions
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What does Tom want to find?
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Where does Tom need to turn left?
3
On which side is the train station?
Vocabulary
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