When you are looking for something, it is sometimes easier to ask for directions. When you do, you have to be able to listen to the directions given. In this lesson, we will study listening a little more so you can effectively understand a person giving you directions.
当你在寻找什么的时候，有时问路比较容易。当你这样做的时候，你必须能够听从指示。在这节课中，我们将学习更多的听力，以便你能有效地理解一个人给你指路。
Here are some key words you have to remember. I suggest you drill these in your head because they are very commonly used when giving directions. There are many direction terminologies. I'll cover all the common phrases. You should be able to effectively give directions and receive directions after this lesson.
这里有一些你必须记住的关键词。我建议你把这些记入脑海，因为它们在指路的时候非常常用。有许多方向术语。我将会涵盖所有的常用短语。在这节课之后，你应该能够有效地指路和接受方向。
Asking for Directions 问路
Most of the time, you should start by saying excuse me. The pronunciation for excuse me can be shortened. The shortened form sounds like 'scuse me.'
大多数时候，你应该先说打扰了。打扰了的发音可以缩短。缩略形式听起来像“scuse me”。
"Excuse me. Do you know where the post office is?"
打扰了。你知道邮局在哪吗？
"Excuse me. Can you point me to the nearest gas station?"
打扰了。你可以指给我最近的加油站在哪吗?
"Excuse me. Can you give me quick directions to the movie theater?"
打扰了。你可以告诉我最快去电影院的方向吗？
"Excuse me. Do you know how to get to the Shopping mall from here?"
打扰了。你知道从这里怎么去购物中心吗？
"Excuse me. How do I get to the freeway from here?"
打扰了。我从这里怎么去高速公路呢？
"Excuse me. I'm looking for Bank of America. I thought it was around here. Do you know where it is?" 打扰了。
我正在找美国银行。我觉得他它就在附近。你可以告诉我它在哪吗？
"Excuse me. I'm looking for the post office. Do you know how to get there?"
打扰了。我正在找邮局。你知道怎么去那里吗？
"Excuse me. What is the best way to get to Seattle?"
打扰了。去西雅图最好的方法是什么？
When you ask for directions, the person responding will usually give you quick directions. The next section is a list of common phrases used when giving directions. You should study them carefully so when someone gives you directions, you can understand them without having to say 'one more time.'
当你问路的时候，对方通常会给你快速的指示。下一节是给出方向的常用短语的列表。你应该仔细学习他们，这样当别人给你指路的时候，你就能理解他们，而不必再说“再说一次”。