Transport

Read the conversation. Try to memorize it.

A: Excuse me, do the buses stop here?

B: Yes, most downtown buses stop at this corner.

A: I want to go to Washington Avenue. Can I take any bus that stops here?

B: You can take any bus except number 12. It turns off at Richmond Street.

A: How often do the buses run?

B: They are supposed to run according to the schedule that you can see over there. The usual interval is fifteen minutes. Oh, a bus is coming. It’s number 5. You can take it.

A: How much is the fare?

B: One dollar.

A: Thank you.

B: You are welcome.

Practice

1. Write the words in these sentences in the correct order.

1. arrive / the / Boston / when / in / train / does ?

2. like / go / train / would / by / I / to / that.

3. you / leaving / when / are ?

4. I / tickets / can / the / get / where ?

5. prefer / what / you / do / time ?

2. Complete the conversation with sentences from I.

A: I’d like to book two round-trip tickets to Boston.

Clerk: OK. .....................?

A: Next Sunday.

C: .....................?

A: As far as I know there is a train that leaves for Boston at 9 a. m. ...........

C: Do you prefer a smoking car or a car for nonsmokers?

A: A smoking car, please.

C: I’ll reserve for you two round-trip tickets for the nine o’clock Sunday train.

A: .....................?

C: At 11.45 a. m.

A: .....................?

C: At the railroad station, window 4.

3. Have conversation like the one in II. Take it in turns to be a passenger and a clerk.

Choose the variant. which could help you in the following situations.

Taking a taxi

1.

A: Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7:00

B: I can’t promise anything, but I’ll do my best.

B: OK. That’ll be $12.00, please.

A: Thanks a lot. Here.

2.

A: Do you think you can get me to Union Station by quarter after?

B: We shouldn’t have any trouble if the traffic isn’t too heavy.

B: You’ve got plenty of time. That’s $7.65, please.

A: Thank you very much. Here’s $10.00. Give me $1.00 back, please.

3.

A: The Hilton Hotel, please. I have a 10.30 appointment.

B: You’ll be there in plenty of time.

B: Here we are. $8.50, please.

A: Thank you. Here’s $10.00. Keep the change.

4.

A: Grand Central Station, please. I want to try to catch a 6.00 train.

B: I think you’ll make it if we don’t get stuck in a traffic jam.

B: This is it. That’s $9.15, please.

A: Here.

Renting a car

1.

A: How much is it to rent an economy car?

B: $19.00 a day or $129.00 a week, unlimited mileage.

A: Could I have one for tomorrow morning?

B: Do you have your driver’s license?

A: Sure. Here it is.

B: Good. Now just complete this form.

2.

A: What’s the rate for a station wagon ?

B: The daily rate is $32.00 plus 39¢ per mile.

A: Good. I’ll take it right now, if possible.

B: Can I see your license, please?

A: Of course. I have my own license and an international license.

B: That’s fine. Fill out this form and let me see your credit card, please.

3.

A: How much does it cost to rent a mid-size car?

B: I can give you one for $24.00 a day or $158.00 a week.

A: Fine. I’d like to reserve one for next Tuesday.

B: May I see your driver’s license?

A: Yes. It’s right here.

B: OK. You’ll have to use a credit card or leave a $100 deposit.

4.

A: If I wanted to rent a van, how much would it cost?

B: Let’s see. That would be $40.00 a day plus 38¢ a mile.

A: That sounds OK. I’ll need it from the 10^th to the 14^th.

B: Do you have a valid license?

A: Yeah. Here.

B: Fine. Now complete this form and sign your name at the bottom.