【八年级英语上册英语课文原文】Unit 1: How can I get to the post office?
Dialogue 1:
Tom: Excuse me, could you tell me the way to the post office?
Mary: Sure. Go straight down this street until you reach the traffic lights. Then turn left and walk for about five minutes. You'll see a big building on your right. That's the post office.
Tom: Thank you very much.
Mary: You're welcome. If you need any more help, feel free to ask.
Dialogue 2:
Lily: Hi, Jack! Where are you going?
Jack: I'm going to the library. Do you know the way?
Lily: Yes, it's not far from here. Just walk along this road until you see a park. The library is behind the park.
Jack: Thanks. Is there a bus stop near the library?
Lily: No, but you can walk there in ten minutes.
Jack: Okay, I'll walk. See you later!
Lily: See you!
Reading Passage:
In our town, there are many places of interest. The museum is one of them. It is located on Main Street, next to the bank. Many people go there to learn about the history of our city. The school is also close to the museum. Students often visit it during their field trips.
There is a big park near the school. People like to go there for a walk or to play sports. The park has a lake where you can row a boat. In the summer, many children like to swim there.
The post office is just across from the park. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day. If you want to send a letter or buy stamps, you can go there.
Vocabulary:
- post office 邮局
- traffic lights 红绿灯
- building 建筑物
- library 图书馆
- park 公园
- museum 博物馆
- bank 银行
- lake 湖
- boat 小船
- stamp 邮票
Grammar Focus:
How to ask for directions:
- Excuse me, could you tell me the way to...?
- How do I get to...?
- Is there a... near here?
- Turn left/right.
- Go straight.
- Walk for... minutes.
Practice:
1. Ask your partner how to get to the hospital.
2. Describe the way to your school.
3. Write a short paragraph about your favorite place in your town.
Summary:
This unit teaches students how to ask for and give directions in English. It includes useful vocabulary related to places and directions, as well as common phrases used in daily conversations. Through dialogues and reading passages, students can practice using these expressions in real-life situations.
