� Each picture illustrates a word or phrase used to give directions.

Match the pictures with the words in the box. A common task in the Listening
test is labelling a map. In order to
8 4 2 complete this type of question, it
behind go past go straight ahead/ straight on is important that you are familiar
in front of next to opposite turn left turn right with words and phrases for giving
7 5 6 3 1 directions.

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Useful verbs

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A, A AJ
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Useful prepositions of place

Text Text Text Text

Check with a partner. Did you get the same answers?

Can you think of any more useful words for giving directions?

� Describe a route you often take to a partner.

To walk to my local shop, I have to turn left outside my house and then turn right
onto a main road. I then walk straight ahead until I get to a mini-roundabout ...
 LABELLING A MAP ] There are three types of map
labelling task:
• You listen and identify
UNDERSTANDING THE MAP AND THE QUESTION 1. Main Street where places are on a map
2. Silver Street by choosing the correct
� Study the map. What does it show? 3. Melissa’s House
letter.
• You listen and choose the
correct label for places on a
map from the list of words
provided. There will be
more words than you need.
• You listen and label places
on a map by writing up to
4. New Road three words.
5. Sarah’s House
6. Oak Avenue

First read the question and try to

understand what the map shows
and what you have to do. Then
study the map carefully and try to
predict the type of language you
might hear.

Match the places that appear on the map (the words in the box) with the pictures.
traffic lights
bridge
park
crossroads
traffic lights
park
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river roundabout
pond zebra crossing
roundabout

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Can you think of any other
places or features in a town
that might be useful when you
are giving someone directions?

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zebra crossing crossroads river bridge

Look at the map and find Tanya's house. Then listen to the phone message. Once you have understood the map, you
Tanya has offered to give Melissa a lift to a concert. Listen to Melissa giving are in a much better position to complete
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Tanya directions to her house and label the map. Write the correct letter, the listening task. Note that the questions
A-K, next to questions 1 and 2. are in the order in which you will hear the
answers on the recording.
Then listen again and find Melissa's house. Write the correct letter, A-K,
next to question 3.
1 Main Street Text 2 Silver StreetText 3 Melissa's house Text