Describing Neighbourhoods:

 Locations and Directions

              Hi students! Today we'll work on describing neighbourhoods using prepositions of locations and directions. So, let's get started.

Locations

I. Look at the map. Are these sentences true or false? Correct the false answers.

1.       The Piermont Museum of Arts is on Harper Street.

2.       Moonbucks Coffee 1 is between Holly Boulevard and First Avenue.

3.       Book World is on the corner of Holly Boulevard and Second Avenue.

4.       The Bell Theater is around the corner on the left side of the street.

5.       The Film Forum is down the street, on the left side.

II. Compare your answers with a classmate.

III. Look at this map now and answer the following questions using prepositions. 

Where is the…

1.       Cinema?

2.       Supermarket?

3.       Hotel?

4.       Church?

5.       Bank?

6.       Park?

7.       Restaurant?

IV. Compare your answers with a classmate.

Directions

I. Use prepositions: match the beginning and end of each sentence.

1.  Walk for 2.  Walk along 3.  Walk to 4.  Get on 5.  Get off

a.   The road for five minutes. b.  The bus at the station. c.   About five minutes. d.  The bus stop. e.   The bus number 14.

II. Look at the map and find Erica’s home and her school.

Complete Erica’s directions. Use one word only.

Toni When you leave the school, turn right and walk (1)______ the traffic lights. Cross the road and then turn left into Garratt Lane. Walk (2)______ the bus stop and get (3)______ the number 39. Stay (4)______ the bus (5)______ about 10 minutes, then get (6)______ at Clapham Junction (you can ask the driver). Walk (7)______ the High Street until you come (8)______ a bridge. Turn right and walk (9)______ about 10 minutes. I live opposite the Eagle pub. My flat is number 10a (10)______ the second floor. Ring me if you get lost! See you on Saturday. Erica

Writing Task

Draw a map of  your neighbourhood. Then write about it describing the locations of places like restaurants, shops, etc. Then, write directions to your house or flat for a classmate. 

           

Hand in your work  to your teacher.