See Online English Lesson 14
Excuse me, how can I get to the …?
Извините, как пройти к …?
Could you tell me the way to …?
Не могли бы вы подсказать дорогу к …?
Is it far from here?
Это далеко отсюда?
Which bus should I take to get to …?
Какой автобус мне нужно взять, чтобы доехать до …?
Go straight.
Идите прямо.
Turn left / right.
Поверните налево / направо.
It’s on the left / right.
Это слева / справа.
At the corner, turn left.
На углу поверните налево.
Cross the street.
Перейдите улицу.
Go past the supermarket.
Пройдите мимо супермаркета.
It’s next to the bank.
Это рядом с банком.
It’s opposite the park.
Это напротив парка.
It’s between the post office and the pharmacy.
Это между почтой и аптекой.
Walk two blocks.
Пройдите два квартала.
Take bus number 5.
Сядьте на автобус номер 5.
Get off at the second stop.
Выйдите на второй остановке.
You need to change to the metro.
Вам нужно пересесть на метро.
The station is about 10 minutes from here.
Станция примерно в 10 минутах отсюда.
Did you say turn left?
Вы сказали повернуть налево?
Is it far from here on foot?
Это далеко отсюда пешком?
How long will it take to get there?
Сколько времени займет, чтобы туда дойти/доехать?
1. From the Market "Altyn Arman" to the swimmingpool "Neptune"?
2. From the cinema theatre "Kazakhstan" to the Musrepov's Library?
3. From the railway station to the stadium "Dynamo"?
4. From the trade center "Pyramid" to the 20th microdistrict?
5. From the school "Daryn" to Nazarbayev's school?
Tourist: Hi, sorry to bother you. Do you know how I can get to the Drama Theatre?
Local: The Drama Theatre? Yeah, sure. Are you walking or planning to take a bus?
Tourist: I’d rather walk if it’s not too far.
Local: That’s fine then. You’re on Constitution Street now. Just keep walking straight for about five minutes. You’ll come to the Central Square — it has a big fountain, you can’t miss it.
Tourist: Okay, Central Square, got it.
Local: When you get to the square, go straight ahead. The theatre is right there, a big building with columns.
Tourist: Oh, sounds easy enough. Thanks! And after the theatre, I’ll need to get to the Railway Station. What’s the best way?
Local: From the theatre, just walk back to Constitution Street and catch bus number 5.
Tourist: Do I have to change buses anywhere?
Local: No, no changes. Just stay on until the last stop — the station’s big, you’ll see it right away. Takes maybe ten minutes.
Tourist: Great. Is there anywhere around the station where I can grab a coffee or something to eat?
Local: Yeah, there’s a small café called "Compote" right across the road. Nothing fancy, but decent food, and it’s popular with travelers.
Tourist: Perfect, thanks a lot. You’ve really helped me.
Local: No problem. Enjoy your stay in Petropavl!
Excuse me, how can I get to the …?
Извините, как пройти к …?
1. - Простите, как мне пройти к 6 корпусу университета Козыбаева?
- Пройдите прямо вдоль улицы Интернациональной. На перекрестке у сквера Жумабаева - там, где памятник, поверните направо. Сразу за площадью вы увидите здание - это 6 корпус университета.
- Это далеко отсюда?
- Не очень. Примерно 10 минут пешком.
2.
- Не могли бы вы подсказать мне дорогу ко Дворцу школьников?
- Это далеко отсюда. Вам нужно сесть на автобус номер 7.
- Где остановка этого автобуса?
- Перейдите улицу, на углу поверните налево.
- Вы сказали повернуть налево?
- Да. Сядьте на автобус номер 7 и спросите у кондуктора, на какой остановке выйти.
- Спасибо.
3.
- Подскажите, пожалуйста, где здесь банк "Халык"?- Недалеко отсюда. Вы можете пройти пешком. Пройдите мимо супермаркета "Достык". На углу поверните направо. Идите вдоль улицы Конституции Казахстана до площади. Банк напротив администрации.
- Какие там еще здания расположены рядом?
- Вы увидите акимат, маслихат, другие банки, по пути (on your way) пройдете мимо галереи "Ботай".
- Спасибо, попробую.
- Вы не заблудитесь (will not get lost). После супермаркета просто идите вдоль улицы. Банк находится на этой улице.
- Спасибо
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When you arrive ____ the Central Square, the first thing you notice is the large open space ____ the very heart of the city.
_____ middle of the square, there is usually a wide pedestrian area, sometimes decorated _____ flowerbeds or seasonal installations.
_____ front of the regional akimat (administration building), you can see the flag ___ Kazakhstan flying proudly ____ a tall flagpole.
______ the akimat, modern office and residential buildings rise, showing the more recent face _____ the city.
____ the right side of the square, there is often a stage or platform used for concerts, celebrations, and official events.
________ you may find smaller shops, cafés, or the edges of nearby streets that connect to the square.
If you look carefully, you will notice monuments and sculptures: for example, ______ the main pedestrian path stands a statue commemorating Sabit Mukanov, an important figures of Kazakhstan’s literature.
__________ the akimat, ______ the square, is a popular meeting point where locals often gather.
__________ the edges of the square, trees and benches provide places for people to sit and relax.
In winter, the square transforms: _______ the center, a huge New Year’s tree is installed, and ________ it, there are ice sculptures and children’s slides.
When you stand _____ the corner of the square, you can see traffic moving _______ the square on the surrounding streets, while pedestrians move freely ________ the square itself.
Park of Culture and Recreation — парк культуры и отдыха
Large Fountain with Dolphins — большой фонтан с дельфинами
Monument to Abai and Pushkin — памятник Абаю и Пушкину
Akimat of North Kazakhstan Region — Акимат Северо-Казахстанской области
Hotel "Kyzyl Zhar" — гостиница «Кызыл Жар»
Independence Stele — Стела Независимости
Stele to the Heroes of the Soviet Union — Стела героям Советского Союза
Catholic Church — католический храм
Children’s Creativity Center — Центр детского творчества
Puppet Theater — кукольный театр
Cafe "Castle" — кафе «Замок»
Amusement Park — парк аттракционов
Cafe "Sunshine" — кафе «Солнышко»
City Billboard — городская афиша
Small Fountains — малые фонтаны
Old Park — старый парк
Safin Boxing School — школа бокса им. Сафина
Kaspi Bank — Каспи банк
1. The Independence Stele is in the middle of the Central Square.
2. The Akimat of North Kazakhstan Region is in front of the Independence Stele.
3. The Stele to the Heroes of the Soviet Union is next to the Akimat.
4. The Monument to Abai and Pushkin is on the left side of the square.
5. The Hotel "Kyzyl Zhar" is opposite the Akimat.
6. Kaspi Bank is far from the hotel.
7. Small fountains are around the Independence Stele.
8. The Park of Culture and Recreation is in the middle of the square.
9. The Large Fountain with Dolphins is inside the park.
10. The Old Park is opposite the Park of Culture and Recreation.
11. The Amusement Park is to the right of the Park of Culture and Recreation.
12. The Café "Castle" is in the middle of the amusement park.
13. The Café "Sunshine" is in front of the fountain in the park.
14. The Children’s Creativity Center is across the road from the Kaspi Bank.
15. The Puppet Theater is far from the Children’s Creativity Center.
16. The City Billboard is in front of the Puppet Theater.
17. The Catholic Church is in front of the Monument to Abai and Pushkin.
18.The Safin Boxing School is in front of the Old Park.
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1. Извините, как пройти (how can I get to) к центральной площади?
2. Можете подсказать дорогу (way to) к музею?
3. ( Is it )Это далеко отсюда пешком (on foot)?
4. (Which) Какой автобус идет до железнодорожного вокзала?
5. Идите прямо до (to) светофора (traffic lights), потом поверните налево.
6. Здание театра находится слева от банка.
7. Перейдите улицу и идите мимо (past) супермаркета.
8. Станция метро в десяти минутах ходьбы (10 minutes walk from) отсюда.
9. Где ближайшая (the nearest) автобусная остановка?
10. Нужно (Take) сесть на автобус номер пять.
11. Выйдите (Get off) на второй остановке и перейдите улицу.
12. Это здание (building) напротив почты.
13. Пройдите (Go through) через пешеходную зону (pedestrian zone) до кафе.
14. Можно купить сувениры в маленьком магазине рядом (nearby).
15. Поверните направо на углу улицы.
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get into the bus
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on the same side
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free
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house
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architecture
city plan
city traffictraffic lights
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akimat
Akim
city center
the Central Square
the Central Library
the Assembly Hall
bus station
train station
1. the city center
2. the main landmarks of the city
3. the people living in the city
4. the most famous buildings of the city
5. historical places of the city
1. There is nothing interesting to see in Petropavl.
2. Travelling is very expensive in Petropavl.
3. You find only old buildings, there is nothing new.
4. There is nowhere to spend your free time in a perfect way.
5. I don't want to party with old folks.
6. You don't have any seaside here.
wedding
celebrating the New Year
going in for sports
studying
starting your career
health resort
spending time with friends or family
having a party
going for a date
business meeting