The document provides objectives and questions about taxis in different countries. It discusses likes and dislikes about taxis, including that some passengers hate that drivers are rude or taxis are too expensive. It also includes a dialogue between a taxi driver and passenger in one country. The driver recommends local sights and offers to drive the passenger during their visit. They discuss the passenger's hotel, length of stay, and cost of the ride. The document ends with common taxi expressions and a grammar exercise to form sentences from provided words.

2. Objectives
1) Listen for details ( listen comprehension )
2) Listen and write ( jut down expressions )
3) Come with a dialogue related to the theme.
4) Practice conversations ( speaking )

3. Think about the taxis in your country and answer the following questions :
• What is 'taxi' in your language?
• What color are the cars ?
• do the cars have a meter ?
• What is the minimum price for a ride ?
• Are taxis cheap or expensive to use?
• Do taxi drivers in your country take advantage of tourists? If so, how?
• Do you use taxis regularly, or not at all? Why?
• Is it difficult to find one? Always or only sometimes?

4. 1. The thing she hates the most is that the _____________ .
a. taxis aren’t air-conditioned
b. drivers drive too fast
c. drivers are rude
2. The thing he likes the most is ______ .
a. the prices
b. that the taxis are clean
c. the drivers
3. The thing he hates the most is that the ______ .
a. taxis are too expensive
b. drivers don’t speak English very well
c. taxis are not very safe
4. The thing she likes the most is that the ___________
a. taxis are comfortable
b. drivers speak English well
c. taxis are very cheap

5. Situation
Imagine you check out of a hotel and you want to go the visit some
places and the city. You stopped a taxi and you get in . What
conversation you may have with the driver. Work with your partner
and write a dialogue.

6. Taxi Driver:
Good morning ma’am. Where are you headed?
Passenger:
Good morning! The Hyatt, on Cathedral Place. I’m sure you know where that is?
Taxi Driver:
I certainly do. It is a popular hotel.
I see you have a suitcase, are you just visiting?
Passenger:
Yes, I am here on business, but I will hopefully have some spare time to see some of the sights.
I should have some time on the weekend to get out and about.
Taxi Driver:
Well, welcome to our city. It’s a really nice time of year to visit. It’s not too hot or too cold. There’s lots
to see and do.
I really recommend checking out York Street. It’s a popular shopping area.
Passenger:
Oh, that sounds interesting. I do need to do some shopping for my husband and family.
Thanks for the tip.

7. Taxi Driver:
Here, please take my card and if you need a ride anywhere give me a call. If I am available, I
would love to drive you around.
Passenger:
Thanks, that is very kind of you. I may just take you up on that.
Taxi Driver:
How long are you staying, may I ask?
Passenger:
I’ll be here about ten days, so I should have plenty of time to see the most popular attractions.
Taxi Driver:
Okay, here we are. It’s thirty-seven dollars and forty cents. Will you be paying by cash or credit
card?
Passenger:
Cash please. Here you go.
Taxi Driver:
Here’s your change ma’am. Enjoy your stay and I hope to see you again.

8. Main expressions you may need in a taxi
Where would you like to go? / where to ?
Could you turn on the air conditioner ?
I’d like to go to ……. / can you drive me to ……………..
How much will it cost?
Could we stop at a ……………?
Is the meter switched on?
How long will the journey take?
Do you mind if i open the window ?
How much do you owe me ?
Could i have the receipt please ?
Could you help me put my bags in the trunk ?

9. Make sentences from the words bellow
 For - over - thanks - pulling .
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 Going - the - museum - national - of art - i’m - to .
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....
 long - does - how - take - get - to - it - there ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
 well - that’s - all - depends - on - the - traffic .
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
 do - what - you - know - the museum - time - closes ?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
 would - i - around - guess - 6 pm .
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