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LET'S READ! 📖
Dialogue 💬
Situation:
Alex has just got on the bus. The bus is going to St. James Palace.
Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.
Alex
Driver
Yes, it is.
Alex
A single, please. (Alex gives the driver 1,000 yen bill.)
Driver
You need to give the exact change.
Alex
Oh sorry. Here you are. ( Alex hands over the right change.)
Driver
Don't forget your ticket.
Alex
Does this bus stop at The Orchard Street?
Driver
No, you need the 34 for that.
Alex
Where can I get the 34?
Driver
It's the bus stop over the street. That one just over there.
Alex
Do I have to change buses?
Driver
No, it's direct. But this one is going to St. James Palace, and you can walk to The Orchard Street from there. It isn't far.
Alex
Oh, OK. I'll stay on this one then. Could you tell me where to get off, please?
Driver
Yes, all right.
Alex
OK. Thanks. I appreciate that!
Driver
Hey, you've forgotten your ticket.
Alex
Oh, right.
QUESTION
1. 1. What does Alex need to give to the driver?
2. Does Alex have to change buses?
LET'S LEARN
Here are some useful expressions that you can use on the bus.
Is this the right bus for ....?
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A: Is this the right bus for St. James Palace?
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B: Yes, it is.
Example:
Does this bus stop at ....?
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A: Does this bus stop at The Orchard Street?
- B: No, you need the 34 for that.
Example:
Could you tell me ..
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A: Could you tell me where to get off, please?
- B: Of course.
Example:
Do I have to .. ?
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A: Do I have to change buses?
- B: No, it's direct.
Example:
LET'S PRACTICE! 📝
👂🏻 Listening Exercise
Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.
2. What bus can she catch to get to the Gold Line?
3. How much was the bus transfer?
🗣 Speaking Exercise
Direction: Have a short dialogue with your mentor and answer the following questions.
Mentor
Which bus should I take?
Learner
1. .
Mentor
Would you like a single or return?
Learner
2. .
Mentor
Where can I see the timetable?
Learner
3. .
Mentor
Where will you get off?
Learner
4. .
Mentor
Please don't forget your ticket.
Learner
5. .
Is this the right bus for St. James Palace?