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[C] The City Life

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Dialogue 1 💬

23-TE-The city life

Situation:

Emily visits a tourist office in New York City. She wants to know the best places to visit in the city.

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Staff

Hi, how can I help you?

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Emily

Hi, I've just got in and I was wondering if you could recommend anything to see here in the city.

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Staff

Well, if you like art, you really should go to the Metropolitan Art Museum - the MOMA. There's a lot of places to visit here since it's downtown.

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Emily

Ahh yeah, I've heard of that. I assume I will enjoy here a lot.

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Staff

And then there's the Empire State Building. You can go to the top of that and get a great view of the city.

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Emily

What about eating out?

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Staff

Well, you really should try some of New York City's restaurants. There's one I really like that serves gourmet hamburgers on 5th Avenue.

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Emily

That sounds good. What about a Broadway show? I've heard so much about Broadway and I'd love to see a show there.

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Staff

Well, the musical Wicked is playing. Also other bands are quite popular.

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Emily

What about nightlife? I'm really into alternative music.

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Staff

Oh well, New York has some great soundproof clubs and pubs. You can see a lot on Bleeker Street. You can see lots of signages across the street.

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Emily

Oh, thanks for your suggestions. Very useful.

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Staff

You're welcome. Have fun! And stay safe!

QUESTION

1. Why did Emily visit a tourist office?

2. What type of music does Emily like?

LET'S LEARN!

Here are some useful expressions that you can use to know more about the city.

I was wondering if you could recommend anything to see here in the city.

    Example:

  • A: I was wondering if you could recommend anything to see here in the city.

  • B: Well, if you like art, you really should go to the Metropolitan Art Museum

  • B: You can visit the Empire State building. It's really popular among tourists.

Can you recommend a good place to dine?

    Example:

  • A: Can you recommend a good place to dine?

  • B: Well, you really should try some of New York City's restaurants. There's one I really like that serves gourmet hamburgers on 5th Avenue.

Do you know of any good places to enjoy nightlife?

    Example:

  • A: Do you know of any good places to enjoy nightlife?

  • B: New York has some great soundproof clubs and pubs.

Can you suggest a place where I can find good souvenirs?

    Example:

  • A: Can you suggest a place where I can find good souvenirs?

  • B: If you're looking for good souvenirs, I would recommend checking out the local markets such as the Grand Bazaar or the Spice Bazaar.

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

👂🏻 Listening Exercise

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

1. Where are the good restaurants located?

2. What did she ask to Alejandro?

3. What climate might he enjoy?

🗣 Speaking Exercise

Direction: Listen as your mentor reads the passage. Then, retell the story.

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