Lesson 26: Taking a Taxi

Real World

Taking a Taxi

Handling fares, traffic, and tipping.

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Comprehension Quiz

1. Where does the passenger want to go?

The Airport The Grand Hotel The Train Station

2. Why will the trip take 20 minutes?

The driver is lost. It is rush hour (bad traffic). It is raining.

3. How much did the passenger tip?

Nothing ($0) Five dollars ($5) Twenty dollars ($20)

Driver: Where to?

Passenger: To the Grand Hotel, please. How long will it take?

Driver: It is rush hour right now, so the traffic is bad. Maybe 20 minutes.

Passenger: That is fine. Can you please use the meter?

Driver: Of course.

(Time passes...)

Driver: Here we are. That will be fifteen dollars.

Passenger: Here is a twenty. Keep the change.

Driver: Thank you! Have a good stay.