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LET'S READ! 📖
Dialogue 💬
Situation:
Emily is on a business trip. She took a taxi going to the National Museum of Western Art.
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Driver
Emily
Hi, need to get to the National Museum of Western Art.
Driver
Sure. Hop in.
Emily
Is it far from here?
Driver
Not really, but if the traffic is bad it will take long.
Emily
I've got a meeting in 20 minutes.
Driver
We should be OK.
Emily
By the way, have you got change for a ten-thousand yen?
Driver
Yeah, think so. So, is it your first time in the city?
Emily
Yes, I'm here for a business trip.
Driver
I see. Well, welcome to Tokyo City.
Emily
Thank you. Do you know how to get to Ueno station from there?
Driver
Of course. It will just be a three-minute walk.
Emily
I see. That's the museum, isn't it? Please drop me off here.
Driver
Yes, it is. That was quicker than I expected. Do you need a receipt?
Emily
No, that's OK. Thanks!
Driver
That'll be 500 yen, please.
Emily
Here you are.
Driver
Thank you very much.
QUESTION
1. Why is Emily going to the Museum of Western Art?
2. Is the museum far from her location?
LET'S LEARN!
Here are some useful expressions that you can use in getting a taxi.
I need to get to ...
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A: I need to get to the South Pacific Mall.
Example:
B: Sure. Hop in.
Have you got change for ...?
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A: Have you got change for 100 dollars?
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B: Yes, I think so.
- B: No, I'm sorry. Do you have a smaller bill?
Example:
Please drop me off ...
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A: Please drop me off at Starbucks.
- B: Of course.
Example:
Do you know how to get to .... from...?
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A: Do you know how to get to the station from Starbucks?
- B: Of course. It will just be a three-minute walk.
Example:
Is ... far from here?
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A: Is the museum far from here?
- B: Not really, but if the traffic is bad it will take long.
Example:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
2. Where does she want to put her bags?
3. Will the travel take long?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Have a short dialogue with your mentor and answer the following questions.
Mentor
Where would you like to go?
Learner
1. .
Mentor
Shall I drop you off just here?
Learner
2. .
Mentor
Shall I put your bags in the trunk?
Learner
3. .
Mentor
Would you like a receipt?
Learner
4. .
Mentor
Is it your first time in the city?
Learner
5. .
Good afternoon!