Asking the Way

Last weekend, I was on the street when a Foreigner stopped me to ask directions. Even though I listen to the English radio station quite often, but when the man spoke I still had trouble understanding him； he spoke so fast! I was so excited and nervous that I took a deep breath before I could answer. Actually, my mouth could not talk fast enough for all the words going through my head. I took my pen and a piece of paper out to draw a rough map for him. After a few short remarks of thanks and courtesies, he took my map and left. Everything took place within ten minutes, but I felt this short exchange was the opening of a bright new world.

翻译：

上周末，我在街上散步时，一个外国人拦住了我问路。尽管我经常听英语广播电台，但那个男人说话太快了，我还是听不太懂。我既兴奋又紧张，深吸一口气才回答。实际上，我的嘴巴说不出足够快的速度来表达我脑海中的所有想法。我拿出笔和一张纸，为他画了一个粗略的地图。经过几句简短的感谢和礼貌用语后，他拿走了我的地图并离开了。整个过程不到十分钟，但我觉得这次短暂的交流开启了一个全新的世界。

建议：

保持冷静：

当遇到外国人问路时，即使听不懂对方的语言，也要保持冷静，避免紧张。

礼貌用语：

使用礼貌用语，如“Excuse me”或“Thank you”等，这样可以展现出你的友好和尊重。

简单明了：

如果听不懂对方的话，可以尝试用简单的英语问对方，或者用画画、写纸条等方式帮助他们理解。

多练习：

多听英语，提高自己的英语听说能力，以便更好地与外国人交流。