5-1 Concert Hall
Who is playing at the concert hall tonight? P
The New York Symphony is playing all month. P
How much is admission? P
Fifty dollars per ticket. P
Are they popular? P
The New York Symphony is world famous. P
Do you offer standing room tickets? P
Yes. There is a standing section upstairs in the balcony. P
What time does the concert begin? P
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. P
5-2 Movie Theater
Where is the movie theater? P
It is in the basement. P
What time are the movie showings? P
We have three showings: 6:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. P
Is there a student discount? P
I'm sorry, there isn't. P
Is it assigned seating? P
No. Seating is first come, first served. P
How much is it for two tickets? P
Your total will be twenty five dollars. P
5-3 Golf
Where can I go play golf? P
There is a golf course across the river. P
Can I rent equipment? P
Yes. They have rentals at the country club. P
Where can I buy golf balls? P
There is a sporting goods store on the next block. P
What should I wear? P
Everyone must wear a collared shirt. Shorts or long pants are fine. P
Do they have a driving range? P
Yes, they do. P
5-4 Bar
Are there any bars around here? P
There are a lot of bars in the city. P
Is there a bar that plays live jazz music? P
Yes. There is a jazz bar on 42nd street. P
Can I walk there from here? P
No. You would have to take a taxi. P
Do they have a full bar there? P
Yes, they do. P
Do they serve food? P
Yes. Dinner service starts at 6:00 p.m. P
5-5 Dance club
Is there a place that we can go to dance? P
Yes. What kind of music do you like? P
I like salsa music. P
There is a salsa club around the corner. P
Is it crowded tonight? P
Yes. The wait to get in is about one hour. P
How much is the cover charge? P
Twenty dollars per person. P
How long does it stay open? P
It is open until 4:00 a.m. P
5-6 Bus
Is there a bus that goes downtown? P
Yes. The bus that stops in front of the hotel will take you downtown. P
How often does the bus stop here? P
It stops every ten minutes. P
How many stops does the bus make before you get downtown? P
Five. P
How much is bus fare? P
One way is one dollar and fifty cents, but weekly passes are a better deal. P
When is the last bus? P
Just before midnight. P
5-7 On the bus
Is this seat taken? P
No. You can sit here if you like. P
Does this bus go to the park? P
Yes. It is going in that direction. P
How many stops to the park? P
You should get off at the stop in front of the museum. P
How do I let the bus driver know that I'd like to get off? P
You pull the cord before your stop. P
If I miss the bus stop, can I walk back to the park? P
Yes. It should only take you ten minutes to walk back from the next stop. P
5-8 Bus to the country-side
Where can I catch the bus that goes to the country-side? P
At the last terminal in the bus station. P
How much is a round-trip ticket to the country-side? P
About thirty dollars. P
How long does it take to get to the country-side? P
It takes about three and a half hours. P
Does the bus make stops along the way? P
Yes. Where do you need to go? P
I need to stop at the Town Hall. P
That's the second to the last stop. P
5-9 Subway
How do I get to the beach? P
Take the number seven train. P
Where is the nearest subway station? P
There is one on 58th street and 1st avenue. P
How often do the trains come? P
They come every ten minutes. P
Where can I buy a ticket? P
There are ticket machines in the entrance of each station. P
Are the trains usually crowded? P
During rush hour they are. P
5-10 Subway transfer
How do I get to the shopping district? P
It is a little complicated, because you have to transfer trains. P
How many trains do I have to take? P
You have to take two trains and then walk. P
What's the first train that I have to take? P
First, you take the grey line heading west. P
Okay, and where do I transfer? P
You get off at second stop and transfer to the blue line heading downtown. P
Do I have to pay again when I make the transfer? P
No, the transfer is free. P
5-11 Trains
I would like to reserve a seat on the train. P
What is your destination? P
I am heading into the city. P
Would you like to reserve a berth on a sleeping car? P
How long is the trip? P
The total time is about six hours. P
Yes. A sleeping car sounds good. How much more does it cost? P
Twenty dollars more. P
What time does the night train leave? P
It leaves at 12:00 a.m. and arrives in the morning. P
5-12 Stand by
I am in a rush are there any more seats left on this train? P
Let me check. P
I'll need one express ticket right away. P
Yes. There is one seat available in business class. P
I'll take it. From which platform does the train leave? P
The train leaves from platform three. P
When is the train leaving? P
The train will depart in two minutes, so you had better hurry. P
What happens if I miss the train? P
I can refund your ticket. P
5-13 Dining car
I would like one ticket to the city. P
Would you like a seat in the dining car? P
Yes. What is on the menu tonight? P
Tonight's special is salmon with asparagus. P
Do they serve alcohol in the dining car? P
Yes. We serve wine and beer. P
Until what time is dinner served? P
Our last seating is at 8:30 p.m. P
Can you make sure I have a window seat? P
No problem. Have a nice trip! P
5-14 Taxi
Where is the taxi stand? P
It's just outside, in front of the hotel. P
I would like to go to the airport. P
Do you have any bags with you? P
Yes, just these two. P
I'll take care of the bags. P
How much does it cost to go to the airport? P
Thirty five dollars. P
And how long will it take to get there? P
About one hour. P
5-15 Taxi II
Taxi! Taxi! P
Where would you like to go tonight? P
To the concert hall in the city. P
No problem. What time does the concert start? P
In thirty minutes, so could you please hurry? P
I will try my best. Would you like me to take the highway? P
Whatever gets us there faster. P
There is an extra charge for the tolls. P
I'll pay the tolls and give you a big tip if you make it there in thirty minutes. P
Yes, sir. P
5-16 Bicycle
I would like to rent a bicycle. P
Would you like a mountain bike or a racing bike? P
A racing bike with good brakes, please. P
How tall are you? P
Six feet tall. P
How long would you like to rent the bike for? P
All day, please. P
We close at 9:00 p.m., so you'll have to return it before then. P
How much is the rental? P
That is going to be fifteen dollars and it comes with a helmet and lock. P
5-17 Bike riding
Could I get a map of the bike routes in the city? P
Yes. There is one by the front desk. P
Do I have to wear a helmet when I ride? P
It is highly recommended. P
Can I ride on the sidewalk if there are too many cars? P
No, that is illegal. The sidewalk is for pedestrians only. P
What happens if I get a flat tire? P
You can go to any bike shop in the city, and they will help you. P
Can I bike in the park? P
Yes. The bike trails there are very nice this time of year. P
5-18 Ferry Boat
I would like two tickets for the ferry. P
Would you like to upgrade to the first class cabin? P
No, thank you. P
The boat leaves from the port. P
How do I get there? P
Park your car at the pier and walk down to where the boats are. P
How long does it take to get to the Statue of Liberty? P
It only takes one hour. P
When does the last boat leave? P
Make sure to be on the last boat by 6:00 p.m. P
5-19 Seasick
What time do we board the boat? P
We'll be boarding the boat soon. P
Does the boat roll around a lot? I don't want to get seasick. P
Depending on the current, it could be a rocky ride. P
Do you sell any motion sickness medicine? P
Yes. You can get some at the store. P
Sometimes I get really sick. Is there a doctor on board? P
No. If that is the case, I would recommend that you don't go on the boat. P
Is there a bed on the boat so I can sleep? P
No, but there are benches where you could lay down. P
5-20 Car rental
I'd like to rent a car for three days. P
What type of car would you like to rent? P
I would like a compact car. P
I have an automatic Toyota available. P
What is the rental rate per day? P
It comes out to sixty dollars per day, plus ten cents per mile. P
Does the car come with gas? P
Yes, but you'll need to fill up the tank before you return it. P
Do you need to see my driver's license? P
I'll have to make a copy of it for our records. P