A: Excuse me. Is the GYM  near here?

B: No, it isn't. It's very far—about one and a half kilometers.

A: How do I get there? Can I walk?

B: Oh yes. Walk straight down this street. Go past the big department store, on the left. Go straight on. Turn left into Queen Street . Go straight. Turn right at the bank. Walk along for about ten minutes. The stadium is on the left.

A: Thanks. Let me see. I go past the department store. I turn left and go straight down Queen Street . I turn right at the bank and the stadium is on the left?

B: That's right.

A: Could you tell me how long shell I get there?

B: About half an hour.

A: Can I take a bus?

B: I think take a taxi is better.

A: I known. Thank you very much!