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English Story (A1)Getting Directions on the App

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Tom is in a new city and needs to find a museum. He uses a maps app on his phone to get directions. The app guides him step by step through the streets, and he arrives at the museum successfully.

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Tom is in a new city. He needs to find a museum. Tom takes out his phone. He opens the maps app. He types 'city museum' in the search bar. The app shows the museum on the map. Tom taps on 'Get directions'. The app asks: 'Walk or drive?' Tom chooses 'Walk'. The app shows the route. It is fifteen minutes on foot. Tom starts walking. The app says: 'Go straight for two hundred meters.' Tom walks straight. He sees many shops on the street. The app says: 'Turn left at the traffic light.' Tom turns left. Now he is on a big square. There are many people here. The app says: 'Continue for one hundred meters.' Tom walks across the square. The app says: 'Turn right after the fountain.' Tom sees a big fountain. He turns right after the fountain. The app says: 'Your destination is on the right.' Tom looks to the right. He sees a big building. It is the city museum! Tom is very happy. The app helped him find the way. Tom walks into the museum. He closes the maps app. 'Thank you, app!' Tom says with a smile.

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