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If you want to know how far somewhere is from the town centre (say the hospital) ask the following question.

You

Good morning I hope you can help me?

Stranger

I’ll try.

You

Could you tell me how far the hospital is from the town centre?

Stranger

It’s not far at all. It should take you about ten minutes if you are walking and just a few minutes on the bus.

You

I think I might as well walk as I can probably get there before the next bus arrives.

Stranger

Yes the next bus is not due for twenty minutes.

You

Ok, thank You.

Stranger

You’re welcome.