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Lesson #9•5 Practice Exercises Included
Map & Plan Labeling: Spatial Landmarks & Compass Navigation
Navigating directional signposts, floor plans, and compass orientation in Section 2.
## Map & Plan Labeling Tactics
Map and plan questions in Listening Section 2 require tracking acoustic spatial orientation:
### Directional Signpost Glossary:
- *'To your immediate right / left'* $
ightarrow$ Relative to the entrance.
- *'Directly opposite'* $
ightarrow$ Across the hallway/corridor.
- *'In the north-western corner'* $
ightarrow$ Top-left quadrant of the compass.
- *'Adjacent to / flanking'* $
ightarrow$ Right beside.
- *'Past the reception desk'* $
ightarrow$ Beyond the landmark.
Interactive 5-Question Strategy Quiz
0 / 5 Answered
1
If the speaker says 'As you enter the main foyer, the cafe is directly on your right', where is the cafe?
2
What should you locate on the map BEFORE the audio begins?
3
If a speaker says 'flanked by two ancient oak trees', what does 'flanked' mean?
4
A 'cul-de-sac' on a street map refers to:
5
If a plan shows North pointing up, where is the South-East quadrant?
Apply This Grammar in Writing / Speaking
Practice Map Tests