1. Learning Goals:

2. Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Listen and check.

3. Complete the sentences using the words in the box. Listen and check.

4. Script 1. Marco sits in front of Max. 2. Sophia sits behind Yoon-Hee.
3. Yoon-Hee sits next to Marco.

5. Where do you sit in class
Where do you sit in class? Complete the sentences and compare with a partner.
I sit behind _________. I sit next to _________. I sit in front of _________.
Answers will vary.

6. Five people are talking about things they like
Five people are talking about things they like. Listen and number them 1–5. One thing is not used.

7. Five people are talking about things they like
Five people are talking about things they like. Listen and number them 1–5. One thing is not used. 1 5 4 3 2

8. Listen again. Where is each item? Circle the correct answer.
a on the shelf b next to the shelf
a in my pocket b next to the stereo
a in the corner b behind the computer
4 a on the wall b on the bed
5 a behind my bag b in my bag

9. Listen again. Where is each item? Circle the correct answer.
a on the shelf b next to the shelf
a in my pocket b next to the stereo
a in the corner b behind the computer
4 a on the wall b on the bed
5 a behind my bag b in my bag

10. Script
My favorite thing? Mmm, I guess it would be my stereo. It’s on the shelf in my room. I listen to it every day.
I can’t live without my cell phone. All my phone numbers, plus a thousand songs, right
here, in my pocket.
3. Oh, I got this new chair. It’s so nice. It’s pink and really comfortable. I call it “the pinky
chair.” It’s upstairs, in my room, in the corner.
4. TV. I love my TV. I spend about five hours a day watching the new flat screen on the wall
in my bedroom. I never study anymore.
5. I’m crazy about my photographs. I always carryaround a small photo album in my bag.
Want to see a picture of my cute dog?

11. Five people are asking for directions. Listen
Five people are asking for directions. Listen. Where does each person want to go? One place is extra.

12. Five people are asking for directions. Listen
Five people are asking for directions. Listen. Where does each person want to go? One place is extra. 5 3 1 4 2

13. Listen again. Where is each place?
Number the buildings 1–5.

14. Listen again. Where is each place? Number the buildings 1–5.2 1 4 5 3

15. Listen again. Write the prepositions you hear.
a _______ the coffee shop
b _______ the bank
c _______ the corner
d _______ the big fountain
e _______ the supermarket

16. Listen again. Write the prepositions you hear.
a _______ the coffee shop
b _______ the bank
c _______ the corner
d __________ the big fountain
e _______ the supermarket
next to
above on
across from
behind

17. Script 1. A: We want to go to the game center, but we can’t find it.
B: Oh, it’s in that building next to the coffee shop. Try the second floor. 2.
A: Can you tell me where the secret spy headquarters is?
B: Sure! It’s on the top floor of the big black building, above the bank. You can’t miss it. 3.
A: Excuse me, is there a taxi stand near here?
B: Sure, there’s one on the corner, in front of the post office. 4.
A: Hey, I’m looking for the midtown bus stop. Isn’t it around here?
B: Uh, yeah, think so. It’s down there, at the end of the street, across from the big fountain. 5.
A: Do you know where the bookstore is?
B: The bookstore. Bookstore, bookstore—oh yes, there’s a nice one behind the supermarket.

19. Look at the route on the map.
Number the directions 1–4. Listen and check.

20. Look at the route on the map.
Number the directions 1–4. Listen and check. 2 1 4 3

21. Practice describing the route to your partner.

22. Four people are asking Sung-Taek for directions
Four people are asking Sung-Taek for directions. Where do they want to go? Number the places 1–4.

23. Four people are asking Sung-Taek for directions
Four people are asking Sung-Taek for directions. Where do they want to go? Number the places 1–4. 3 1 2 4

24. Listen again. Where is each place? Circle the correct answer.

25. Listen again. How does the person ask Sung-Taek to clarify
Listen again. How does the person ask Sung-Taek to clarify? Circle the word.

26. Listen again. How does the person ask Sung-Taek to clarify
Listen again. How does the person ask Sung-Taek to clarify? Circle the word.

27. Script (W = Woman; M = Man; ST = Sung-Taek) 1.
W: Hey, do you know where Canova’s is?
ST: Ooh, yeah, that new restaurant. Just go to the bank and turn left. It’s between the library and the photo shop.
W: Between the what and the photo shop?
ST: Between the library and the photo shop. Ooh. You’re going to love that place. Great food.
W: I hope so! Thanks a lot.

28. Script 2.
M: Excuse me. I’m looking for the subway station, but I can’t find it anywhere.
ST: Green Park Station? I just came from there. Just go to the corner and make a right. It’s across from the shopping center.
M: Across from the what?
ST: The shopping center. There’s a little entrance. It’s a little hard to see.
M: Corner, right, shopping center. You’re great! I’m gone.

29. Script 3.
M: I’m sorry to bother you. I have to mail this package. Where’s the post office?
ST: Post office? Sure, I know where that is.
M: Oh, thanks so much.
ST: No problem. Now, go down the street, turn right, and it’s on the left.
M: Go down the street, turn right, and it’s where?
ST: On the left.
M: OK, got it. Thanks a lot.

30. Script 4.
ST: Ooh, this couple look like tourists. I’ll bet they need some help Excuse me, can I help you find something?
M: Oh, thanks very much!
W: Yes, where’s the shopping center?
ST: You mean the new MeglaMall? Oh, you’ll love it! It’s under Green Park. Go down the escalator and you can’t miss it.
W: It’s where?
ST: Under Green Park.
M: You’re very helpful.
ST: Not at all. Have fun!

31. Prepositions can be hard to catch because they are usually not stressed.
Listen to the example. Did she say at or in?
I’ll meet you (at / in) the post office.

32. Listen. Which preposition does the speaker use? Complete the sentences.
1 ______ the street
2 ______ the post office
3 ______ the road
4 ______ the station
5 ______ the corner
6 ______ the bridge

33. Listen. Which preposition does the speaker use? Complete the sentences.
1 ______ the street
2 ______ the post office
3 ______ the road in
4 ______ the station
5 ______ the corner
6 ______ the bridge
near at on on
over

34. Script A I’ll meet you at the post office. B
1. I told you kids I don’t want you playing in the street.
2. There’s a mailbox outside, at the post office, right in front.
3. We’ll stop for lunch later when we get on the road.
4. Go down near the station. You see a lot of them.
5. There’s a taxi stand on the corner.
6. First, go over the bridge and make a righthand turn.

35. Work with a partner. Decide who is
A and who is B.
Student A: Label your places (the
supermarket, the game center, the
department store, the hospital) on
the green parts of the map.
Student B: Label your places (the
drug store, the coffee shop, the
bookstore, the bus stop) on the red
parts of the map. Ask your partner
where each of his or her places is.
Label them on the map.