Taking a Taxi Conversation

Taking a Taxi Conversation

Dialogue 1

Taxi!

Get on, please. Where do you want to go?

Please hurry. I’m late I need to be at the railway station in 20 minutes.

Alright, Miss. Take it easy.

How does actually do you figure out the fare?

According to the kilometer rate, the first three kilometers are $10 and every kilometer extra cost you $2.

Oh, I see.

Here we are, Miss.

Thank you. How much do I owe you?

You owe me $28.

That’s $30. Keep the change.

Thank you.

Dialogue 2

Hello.

Hello. Is this taxi Service Center?

Yes, Sir. What can I do for you?

I’m going to the airport tomorrow. I want to book a taxi.

Okay. Can you tell me when you need it?

My flight is at 10 o’clock in the morning. So I think the taxi should pick me up at 7:30.

7:30 a.m. No problem. Where can the driver find you tomorrow morning?

Number 345 York Street. By the way, do I need to pay any extra for my suitcases?

Yes, you are charged $1 a piece.

I see. Thank you.

Calling for the Lost

Dialogue 1

Emergency Assistance, may I help you?

I’ve just been robbed. Can you help me?

Yes. Are you injured, Miss?

 No, I’m just scared.

Stay calm, Miss. Could you tell me your name and where you are?

My name is Emily Davis. I’m calling from Motel 23 on Pine Street.

Please stay there. Our offices will meet you in less than three minutes.

Thank you very much.

Dialogue 2

What can I do for you, sir?

I lost my backpack.

Do you know when you lost it?

About 20 minutes ago I think.

Can you still remember where you saw it last time?

I put it down on that chair, and after I came back from the toilet, it’s gone.

Okay. Don’t worry, sir. We will take care of it. Now, could you let me know your name?

 Then Scott.

Your cell number, sir?

708 – 6356.

Okay. We will let you know when we find it.

Thanks a lot.

Identifying lost items

Dialogue 1

Can I help you?

Yes. I got a call told me that you’ve found my suitcase.

Hold on, sir. What’s your name?

Mike Jones.

Okay. Please follow me. Could you tell me what’s in your suitcase?

Some clothes. And some important files in it as well. Oh, and my passport.

 Okay. Mike Jones?

Yes, it’s me.

Alright, sir. You can fill out the from and get your suitcase back now.

Thank you very much.

You are welcome.

Dialogue 2

Did you see my purse?

Excuse me. You lost your purse?

Yes, it’s brown.

Is this your purse, Miss.

No, it’s not.

Don’t worry. Can you describe your purse? I’ll try to help you.

It’s a leather purse in brown. And there is a logo in the center of the surface.

Okay. I got it. I’ll let you know when we find it.

Thank you very much.