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Part I: Asking for and Giving Directions

Conversation 1 A: Is your office far from the subway, Ms. Wang? B: No. its just a short walk. Go out of the subway exit, and turn right. Youll see a convenience store across the street. A: Uh-huh. B: Turn left at the second intersection, and youll see our building on the right, just past

the bank. A: Next to the bank? B: Yes. Our offices are on the third floor. A: Thank you. Till tomorrow at two, then. B: Goodbye, Mr. Chang. Conversation 2 A: Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to the nearest post office? B: Yes. Go out of the subway exit and turn right. Turn left at the first intersection. Its on the left, across from the park. A: Thank you very much. B: Youre welcome. Useful language: 1. Excuse me, how do I get to? 2. Turn left / right. 3. Go straight. 4. Its on the left / right. 5. Its next to / across from / between and 6. Its on Street. 7. Go straight along this street. 8. Its on the right, just past the hotel. 9. Its between the bank and the hotel. 10. Its across from the park. 11. Turn left at the second intersection. 12. Its next to the park. 13. Its on the corner.

Conversation 3 A: Excuse me. Wheres the restaurant in the hotel? B: There are two (three / several) maam. A: Really? (I see. / Are there?) B: Theres a Chinese Restaurant on the fifth floor (next to the front door / in the basement). A: On the fifth floor? (Next to the front door? / In the basement?) B: Yes, maam. Theres also a garden restaurant. Its on the roof (in back of the hotel / next to the main building).
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A: On the roof? (In the back? / By the main building?) B: Thats right. The weathers beautiful today (tonight / this evening). Im sure youll enjoy it. Conversation 4 A: I need to go to the County Government. How do I get there? (Which way is it? / Where is it?) B: County Government? Turn left (Make a left turn / Go left) when you leave the office. A: OK. (I see. / All right.) B: Then go straight on that street for two blocks (until you get to the post office / until you come to a traffic light). A: Lets see. Turn left and go two blocks (to the post office / to the traffic light). B: Thats right. (Thats it. / Yes.) A: And then? B: The County Government is across the street, on the corner (on the right / next to a bookstore). A: Thank you. (Thank you very much. / Thanks a lot.) Useful language: 1. Go down this street to 8th Street. 2. Take 6th Street to the corner of 6th and Broadway. 3. Go past the bookstore. 4. Go straight to the second street. 5. Go north to the park. 6. Turn right / left (at the bookstore / at the second street). 7. Its on the corner. 8. Its next to the hotel. 9. Its the first building on the right. Conversation 5 A: Excuse me. Can you tell me how to get to the laundramat from here? B: Sure. Walk up (Walk down) Main Street and youll see the laundramat on the right (on the left), across from (next to) the drug store. A: Thank you. Conversation 6 A: Excuse me. Could you please tell me how to get to the hospital from here?
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B: Sure. Walk along Central Avenue and youll see the hospital on the left, between the museum and the park. A: Thanks. Conversation 7 A: Excuse me. Would you please tell me how to get to the bus station from here? B: Certainly. Walk up Central Street to Second Avenue and turn right. Walk along Second Avenue and youll see the bus station on the left, across from the cafeteria. A: Thanks very much. Conversation 8 A: Excuse me. Would you please tell me how to get to the concert hall from here? B: Certainly. Drive along Second Avenue to River Street and turn left. Drive up River Street and youll see the concert hall on the right, between the courthouse and the church. A: Thanks very much. Conversation 9 A: Excuse me. Whats the quickest (easiest) way to get to Peters Pet Shop? B: Take the Main Street bus (subway) and get off at First Avenue. Walk up (Walk down) First Avenue and youll see Peters Pet Shop on the right (on the left). A: Thank you very much. B: Youre welcome.

Reading: Harold Never Got There Harold had a very difficult time last night. All the other students in his English class went to a party at their teachers house, but Harold never got there. He followed his teachers directions, but he made one little mistake. From their school, he walked along Main Street to Central Avenue and turned left. He walked up Central Avenue two blocks to the bus stop at the corner, in front of the post office. He took the Central Avenue bus and got off at Fifth Street. He turned left
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and walked along Fifth Street three blocks to Park Avenue and turned right. He walked up Park Avenue one block to the bus stop at the corner of Park Avenue and Sixth Street. He took Bus Number 42, but he got off at the wrong stop. He got off at River Road instead of Rolling Road. He turned left and walked along River Road one block. He turned left again and walked two blocks, turned right, and got completely lost. Harold was very upset. He really wanted to go to the party last night, and he cant believe he made such a stupid mistake. Conversation 10 A: Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office (phone booth / train station / downtown / shopping mall) is? B: Sure (Of course / Certainly). If you go down this road (go straight) and turn left at the second intersection (crossroads), youll see it on your right-hand side. A: Is it within walking distance? B: Well, it takes about twenty minutes on foot. A: Id rather take a bus. Which bus should I take? B: You can take bus number 263 or number 270. A: Could you direct me to the bus stop? B: Its across the street (on the right / left side of the street / around the corner / near the intersection / at the end of the street). A: Thank you so much for your assistance. B: Not at all, Im glad to help you.

Part II: Some Useful Office Language

A. Giving Directions 1. You can go right in, please. 2. You may go right in. 3. Watch your step, please. 4. Please step this way. 5. This way, Mr. Smith. 6. This way, ladies and gentlemen. 7. Would you come this way, please? 8. You could follow the direction signs to Mr. Bransons office.
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9. Please take the elevator on your right to the eighth floor. 10. Please take the escalator. 11. Please go down the stairs. 12. Please go through the door and go up the stairs to the second floor. 13. You may just go down those steps. 14. Follow me, gentlemen. 15. You first. 16. After you. 17. Would you come in, please? 18. We are going to the conference room first. 19. Hello, Mr. Smith, come in, please. 20. Mr. Bransons office is No. two-three-one. 21. The conference room is on the eighth floor. 22. In here, ladies and gentlemen. B. Explaining the Position of the Office 1. Were located at Number 15, Alley 22, Lane 414, Section 9, Chung Shan North Road. 2. Were on the 35th floor of the Yoyodyne Building downtown. 3. Were located just north of the main post office. 4. Were right across the street from the Edgewood Hotel. 5. Are you familiar with the subway system? Were very close to Union Station. 6. Do you know where the baseball stadium is? Were just south of that off Highway one.

C. Explaining the Direction of the Office 1. (subway) Take the Red Line to Union Station and go out Exit 4A. The Yoyodyne Building will be the first one on your right. 2. (taxi) Have the taxi driver let you out in front of the modern art museum. Were in the big gray building right next door. 3. (bus) Were actually only 15 minutes away from the station by bus. Catch number 49 on the south side of the station and get off at Yoyodyne Office Park. Its the sixth stop. 4. (car) Take Highway 1 south and get off on Yoyodyne Parkway. Make a right at the end of the off-ramp and just follow the signs. 5. If you have trouble finding us, just give me a call.
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D. Vocabulary and Useful Sentences (a) In the Office 1. lobby 2. reception area 3. open 4. cubicle 5. partition 6. cube farm 7. file (filing) cabinet 8. storage cabinet 9. aisle 10. wing 11. personal office 12. shared office 13. meeting room 14. conference room 15. board room 16. copy room 17. storage room 18. kitchen 19. kitchenette 20. break room 21. cafeteria 22. receptionist 23. operator 24. bulletin board (b) General Assistance & Useful Police English 1. My name is Officer Chang, how may I help you? 2. Please use the overpass to cross the street. 3. Please use the crosswalk to cross the road. 4. This is a no parking zone, you may not park here. 5. What seems to be the problem here? 6. Jaywalking is a $360 NT fine. 7. In case of a police emergency, please dial one-one-zero (110). 8. Please step behind the police barricade. 9. We are conducting a police investigation. 10. We are conducting a search warrant.
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11. We are conducting a raid. 12. Please remove the vehicles from the scene to prevent traffic jams. 13. overpass 14. crosswalk 15. crossroads / intersection 16. parking lot 17. parking spot 18. no parking zone (yellow line & red line) 19. jaywalk 20. fine 21. police barricade 22. baton / body armor / siren / handcuffs / shackles 23. conduct 24. investigation 25. search warrant 26. remove 27. vehicle 28. scene 29. prevent 30. traffic jam 31. raids 32. Youre welcome. Not at all. Dont mention. Oh, its nothing. My pleasure. Please think nothing of it. 33. assist and calm the victims of a crime 34. Dont worry, you are in good hands. 35. look for 36. suspect 37. protect 38. We have the suspects in custody. 39. the police / the public 40. Police Missions: a) to maintain public order b) to protect social security c) to prevent all hazards to safety d) to promote peoples well-being 41. traffic stop / vehicle stop 42. pull over 43. drivers license
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registration (vehicle registration) proof insurance Please step out of the vehicle. The Reason you have been stopped is that you just ran a red light. You have exceeded the speed limit. make an illegal turn You are going the wrong way on a one-way street. fasten seat belt / safety belt carry wear helmet be required to Riding without a helmet is a $500 NT fine. Pull over. / Please pull your vehicle to the side of the road. Please roll down your window. write / receive a ticket How much alcohol have you consumed? drunk driving checkpoints Please blow into the intoxilyzer (breathalyzer) If you refuse to blow, youll receive a ticket and your vehicle will be impounded. Your B.A.C (Blood Alcohol Concentration) exceeds the legal limit. You are under arrest for D.U.I. (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol). routine checkpoints Are you taking (using) any illegal drugs? Do you have any marijuana on you? How long have you been using amphetamine? weapon Please empty your pocket. Please show me your storage compartment (in the motorcycle). trunk ID card & work permit valid You will need to come to the police station to be interviewed. This is a police raid. It is illegal to solicit prostitutes (hookers / call girls) in Taiwan. pimp (Do you have a pimp?) You will be detained temporarily. adult / minor
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82. There is a curfew for minors under the age of 18. 83. You are in violation of the Youth Protection Act. 84. It is against the law for minors to consume alcohol. 85. Whats your nationality? 86. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) 87. You are suspected of ___ (crime), do you understand your right? 88. Do you remember where you ditched the weapon? 89. You will be charged with homicide (assault / theft). 90. Do you have an alibi? 91. You will be held at the Alien Detention Center awaiting trial. 92. You may be deported after your trial. 93. officer / detective / sergeant / inspector 94. Criminal Investigations Bureau 95. Foreign Affairs Police 96. kidnapping / missing person 97. Have you received any ransom demands? 98. child abuse 99. Have you ever disciplined your child? 100. Do you wish to file charges against the baby-sitter? 101. We have detained your son for loitering. 102. search warrant / arrest warrant 103. On your knees! 104. Get down on your knees! 105. Get down on the ground! 106. Get your hands up! 107. Put your hands up! 108. Hands up! 109. Drop your weapon (gun)! 110. Put your hands behind / on your head. 111. Dont move! 112. Freeze! 113. Get back! 114. Turn around slowly. 115. You have to come back to the police station to be interviewed. 116. We are taking you into custody. 117. Youll be held in the temporary holding cell at the police station. 118. Your case will be reviewed by the prosecutor. 119. You have the right to defense counsel.
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120. You have the right to request an investigation of evidence favorable to your case. 121. making a police incident report 122. Im going to ask you some questions that are very explicit and sensitive. 123. domestic violence (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) 124. injury documentation 125. The Bureau of Social Affairs will provide a shelter for you. 126. Women Police Branch 127. Can you identify the suspect? 128. If you wish, we can refer you for mediation. 129. We will need the scene preserved for our investigation. 130. Do you need a tow truck? 131. take legal action 132. Please release the hostages. 133. You need to evacuate immediately. 134. Please do not interfere with the rescue attempt. 135. Please sign the visitor log.

Appendix
I. Taoyuan County Government: Organization
1. Revenue Service Office () 2. Bureau of Public Health () 3. Taoyuan County Police Department () 4. Environmental Protection Bureau () 5. Fire Bureau ()
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6. Transportation Bureau () 7. Indigenous People Bureau () 8. Civil Affairs Section () 9. Cultural Affairs Bureau () 10. Tourism Marketing Department () 11. Legal Affairs Office () 12. Government Ethics Section () 13. The Statistical Abstract of Taoyuan Prefecture () 14. Personnel Section () 15. Research and Development Office () 16. General Affairs Bureau () 17. Labor and Human Resources Bureau () 18. Agriculture Economics Bureau () 19. Social Affairs Section () 20. Land Administration Bureau () 21. Economic Development Bureau () 22. Urban and Rural Development Bureau () 23. Bureau of Public Works () 24. Bureau of Education () 25. Finance Bureau () 26. City Offices & Township Halls () 27. Bureau of Water Affairs ()

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Related Sites for Foreigners

1. National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. (): Information about domestic violence, fire alarm, sexual assault, security protecting and assisting, etc. Please visit http://www.npa.gov.tw 2. Immigration Office, National Police Agency, Ministry of the Interior, R.O.C. ( ): Information on airport services, regulations regarding customs clearance, FAQs on visa and entry exit services, etc. Please visit http://www.immigration.gov.tw
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3. Taxation Agency, Ministry of Finance, R.O.C. (): Information about the levy and collection of national tax administrations and local tax administrations, matters relating to tax administration, and tax information, etc. Please visit http://www.dot.gov.tw 4. Bureau of National Health Insurance, R.O.C. (): Information on health insurance, health check service, health insurance FAQs, etc. Please visit http://www.nhi.gov.tw 5. Please visit http://www.npa.gov.tw (Information for Foreigners )

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