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Lesson 9: Time and Routes in Taxi Services

LET'S CHECK IT OUT! 💬

Transpo Lesson 9

What can you see in the picture?

LET'S LEARN

limit

[ li-mit ]

noun

- The maximum amount or degree allowed.

This is the limit. We can’t go any faster.

or something

[ or sum-thing]

phrase

- Used to suggest an alternative.

Is there a shortcut or something?

highway

[ hi-way]

noun

- A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.

Then, shall we use the highway?

That sounds good

[ that sowndz guud ]

noun

- Used to show agreement or approval.

That sounds good.

ahead

[ a-hed ]

adverb

- In front; further forward.

But, your destination is still far ahead.

kind of

[ kynd of ]

phrase

- Slightly; somewhat.

I’m feeling kind of sick.

at once

[ at wuns ]

phrase

- Immediately; right away.

I’ll stop at once.

reasonable

[ ree-zun-uh-bul ]

adjective

- Fair and sensible.

It’s more reasonable than I expected.

expected

[ ik-spek-tid ]

adjective

-Anticipated; thought to happen.

It’s more reasonable than I expected.

just in case

[ just in kays ]

phrase

-As a precaution.

I’ll keep it just in case.

LISTEN AND REPEAT



  1. This is the limit. We can’t go any faster.

  2. Is there a shortcut or something?

  3. Then, shall we use the highway?

  4. That sounds good.

  5. But, your destination is still far ahead.

  6. I’m feeling kind of sick.

  7. I’ll stop at once.

  8. It’s more reasonable than I expected.

  9. It’s more reasonable than I expected.

  10. I’ll keep it just in case.

DIALOGUE PRACTICE! 🎧

Situation:

A passenger discusses arrival time, traffic, and feeling unwell with the taxi driver.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Good morning. Where to?

Emily

Emily

Please take me to ABC Hall by two o'clock.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

The traffic is heavy around this time. I guess we will be a little late.

Emily

Emily

That's bad. An event will start at two there.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Then, shall we use the highway ?

Emily

Emily

That sounds good.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Please understand there is a highway toll .

Emily

Emily

That's fine.

Emily

Emily

About what time will we arrive at the destination?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

I think it will be about 1:30.

Emily

Emily

Can you go a little bit faster?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

This is the limit . We can’t go any faster.

Emily

Emily

Then, is there a shortcut or something ?

taxi driver Masa

Masa

I’m afraid there is not. Please understand.

After arrival

Emily

Emily

Please pull over around here.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

This is a no parking area , so we’ll pull over just down there.

Emily

Emily

Please do that.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

But, your destination is still far ahead .

Emily

Emily

I know, but I’m feeling kind of sick .

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Are you OK? I’ll stop at once .

Emily

Emily

Thank you very much.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

The fare is 3600 yen.

Emily

Emily

It’s more reasonable than I expected . I don’t have any small bills.

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Here’s your 6,400 yen change. Do you need a receipt?

Emily

Emily

Yes, please

taxi driver Masa

Masa

Our phone number is also printed on it. Please use us again.

Emily

Emily

I see. Then, I’ll keep it just in case .

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Why does Masa suggest using the highway?

2. What does Emily request when she feels unwell?

3.How much change does Masa give to Emily?

LET'S CHAT! 💬

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate questions or responses based on the context.

train driver tanaka

Staff

Good morning. Where to?

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Tourist

1.

train driver tanaka

Staff

Then, shall we use the highway?

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Tourist

2.

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Tourist

3.

train driver tanaka

Staff

This is the limit. We can’t go any faster.

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Tourist

4.

train driver tanaka

Staff

I think it will be about 1:30.

train driver tanaka

Staff

Thank you very much. The fare is 3600 yen.

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Tourist

5.

ROLE PLAYING! 🎬

0. ROLE PLAYING

Situation:

A passenger discusses arrival time, traffic, and feeling unwell with the taxi driver.



Instruction:

One person acts as the tourist and the other as the station staff. Use as many of the useful expressions as possible.

AS A TOURISTAS A TAXI DRIVER

Ask about the estimated arrival time and request to go faster.

Greet the customer and confirm their destination.

Discuss alternative routes to avoid being late.

Discuss traffic conditions and suggest using the highway.

Communicate health concerns and request to pull over.

Provide assistance when the passenger feels unwell.