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Let’s learn English is spoken-Traveling Information!
Asking About Buses
Conversation A
David: Where do I get the downtown bus?
John: Walk straight ahead one block.
David: Thanks very much.
John: Don’t mention it.
Conversation B
David: Where does the bus stop?
John: At the next corner.
David: Does it go downtown?
John: Only the number 5 bus goes downtown.
Conversation C
David: Are there any bus stops along this street?
John: Yes. there are, there are quite a few.
David: Are they located at the corners?
John: Most of them are, but a few aren’t?
Conversation D
David: How do I get to the station?
John: Take the bus to the next corner.
David: Do you know which bus I take?
John: Watch for number 11.
Conversation E
David: How much is the fare on this bus?
John: It’s fifteen cents.
David: Do I give the money to you?
John: No. Just drop it in this machine.
Traveling by Bus
Conversation A
David: Does this bus go into the city?
John: Yes. Where do you want to go?
David: I want to go to Sydney.
John: This is the right bus then.
Conversation B
David: Does this bus go to London?
John: Yes. You’ll have to transfer.
David: Where can I get it?
John: At the next corner.
Conversation C
David: Is this where I get off the bus?
John: No. Not here-at the next stop.
David: Can I catch a taxi right there?
John: Yes. There’s a taxi stand right by the bus stop.
Conversation D
David: Excuse me, but how do I get this address?
John: Get off the bus at zero points.
David: Thanks very much for your help.
John: Don’t mention it.
Conversation E
David: Is Johnson Street the next stop?
John: I’m sorry, but I didn’t understand you.
David: Does the bus stop at Johnson Street next?
John: Yes. Right at the next corner.
Going by Taxi
Conversation A
David: Where are you going now?
John: To the hotel
David: Are you going by bus or taxi?
John: Probably by taxi if I can get one.
Conversation B
David: I need a taxi
John: The taxis are by the entrance.
David: Thank you very much.
John: You’re welcome.
Conversation C
David: Is this taxi taken?
John: No. Where are you going?
David: I’m going to the KFC.
John: OK. I know right where it is.
Conversation D
David: How much is the fare?
John: Two dollars and fifty cents.
David: Here. keep the change.
John: Thank you very much.
Conversation E
David: It’s raining very hard right now.
John: Why don’t I get a taxi?
David: That’s a good idea.
John: Now. I only hope we can find one.
Taking a Trip by Car
Conversation A
David: Are you taking a trip today?
John: Yes. We’re going to Cox’sBazar.
David: It’s a good day for the trip.
John: I’m glad the sun is shining.
Conversation B
David: How far is from here to the coast?
John: It’s about 450 miles.
David: How long does it take to get there by car?
John: It needs car travel and train for about five hours.
Conversation C
David: How far is it to the next filling station?
John: There’s one two miles from here.
David: Is there a place to eat there?
John: Yes. There’s a restaurant next to the station.
Conversation D
David: What’s the best way to New York.
John: The highway, but it’s also the longest way.
David: How much longer is it that way?
John: About 10 or 12 miles.
Conversation E
David: Are they going by way of plains?
John: No. They are not taking that route.
David: How are they traveling then?
John: They are driving directly to New York.
Travel Plans
Conversation A
David: I have to take a trip by air next week.
John: Do you like to fly?
David: I don’t know because I’ve never flown before.
John: You’ll probably like it very much.
Conversation B
David: I have to go home next week.
John: How will you go by car?
David: I’ll probably go by air.
John: You’ll get there very fast then.
Conversation C
David: Are you going on a trip next Saturday?
John: Yes. We’re going to London.
David: Are you flying or going by bus?
John: We’re traveling by car.
Conversation D
David: How will you travel to London?
John: We’ll go by plane.
David: How long will it take?
John: It’ll take about one and half hours to get there.
Conversation E
David: What time will you leave your house?
John: I’ll leave around seven-thirty.
David: How are you going to go by car or by bus?
John: Neither. I’m going to drive.
English is spoken-Some Short Answers
David: Do you go to the market every day?
John: No, I don’t.
David: Did you go to market this morning?
John: Yes, I did.
David: Did you buy anything?
John: No, I didn’t. I wanted to buy a shirt but I didn’t find a good one.
David: Will you go to the market tomorrow?
John: Yes, I will.
David: Will you buy anything?
John: Yes, I will. I will buy some books.
David: Will you go there on foot?
John: No, I won’t. I will go there by rickshaw.
David: Would you like to go with me now? I am very interested to see your market.
John: Yes. I would. With much pleasure.
English is spoken-Some Requests
David: Could you give me a book, please?
John: Sure. Here it is.
David: I’m sorry. I don’t like it. Actually, I don’t read poetry. Would you please give me a novel?
John: By all means. Why not?
David: Please give me a book by Humayun Ahmed.
John: Here you are.
David: Thank you but….. I think I have already read it. Would you mind giving me another book?
John: I’m afraid. There’s no other book by Humayun Ahmed here.
David: Then will you give me a book by Jafar Iqbal?
John: We have a book by Jafar Iqbal but it is now out. It will be back within a few days.
David: Do you think you could keep that for me I’ll come after a week. I would appreciate it if you do that for me.
John: I’ll keep the book for you if it is returned.
