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[E] On The Bus

LET'S READ! 📖

Dialogue 💬

Bus Driver

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.

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Alex

Is this the right bus for St. James Palace?

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Driver

Yes, it is.

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Alex

A single, please. (Alex gives the driver 1,000 yen bill.)

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Driver

You need to give the exact change.

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Alex

Oh sorry. Here you are. ( Alex hands over the right change.)

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Driver

Don't forget your ticket.

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Alex

Does this bus stop at The Orchard Street?

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Driver

No, you need the 34 for that.

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Alex

Where can I get the 34?

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Driver

It's the bus stop over the street. That one just over there.

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Alex

Do I have to change buses?

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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.

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Alex

Oh, OK. I'll stay on this one then. Could you tell me where to get off, please?

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Driver

Yes, all right.

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Alex

OK. Thanks. I appreciate that!

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Driver

Hey, you've forgotten your ticket.

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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 ....?

    Example:

  • A: Is this the right bus for St. James Palace?

  • B: Yes, it is.

Does this bus stop at ....?

    Example:

  • A: Does this bus stop at The Orchard Street?

  • B: No, you need the 34 for that.

Could you tell me ..

    Example:

  • A: Could you tell me where to get off, please?

  • B: Of course.

Do I have to .. ?

    Example:

  • A: Do I have to change buses?

  • B: No, it's direct.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the question that follows.

1. What type of pass did she choose?

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.

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Mentor

Which bus should I take?

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Learner

1. .

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Mentor

Would you like a single or return?

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Learner

2. .

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Mentor

Where can I see the timetable?

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Learner

3. .

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Mentor

Where will you get off?

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Learner

4. .

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Mentor

Please don't forget your ticket.

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Learner

5. .