A. How much does it cost? B. Okay, Peter, buy your ticket. C. Ask him when the next train leaves. D. Could you tell me when it arrives in Boston? E. When does the train leave for Boston on Monday? F. Ask him if the train stops anywhere before Boston. |
Mr.: Jackson is going to Boston for a few days. He doesn't' like traveling, and he usually hates buying tickets because his wife always "helps" him.
(W: Mrs. Jackson; H: Mr. Jackson; C: Clerk)
W: Come on, Peter. It's your turn. Ask him when the train leaves for Boston.
H:
C: At four in the morning.
W: That's too early, Peter.
H: When does the next train leave?
C: At eight-thirty.
W:
H: Does the train stop anywhere before Boston?
C: Yes. You have to change trains in New York.
W: That's fine, Peter. Ask him how much it costs.
H:
C: A one-way ticket is fifty dollars. Round-trip is ninety.
W: Or do I always have to do everything for you?!
A. Complete the conversation with the sentences in the box.
B. Read the conversation again and answer the questions.
Where does the conversation take place?
What will Mr. Jackson do in the end? Why do you think so?
What does Mrs. Jackson probably think of her husband?
City Post Office | Main Bus Station | First Street | Home Furniture | Police Station | Second Street | Hollywood Movie Theater | History Museum |
← ←Center Road → → | |||||||
24/7 Drugstore | Money Exchange | First street | Greatest mall | Second Street | Lee's Noodle Restaurant | ||
Best buy supermarket | Public Library | Public Phone | Bookstore | East End Railway Station | |||
King Avenue |
In your letter, you should ●introduce yourself; ●say why and when you're coming; ●politely ask for information; ●thank the person for helping you. | Useful expressions ●My name is ... and I'm from .. ●I'll be coming to your school for ... ●I'd like to know about .. ●I would like to thank you for ●I'm looking forward to your reply. |
Dear Sir or Madam, |
Consider studying abroad in Argentina! Argentina is fascinating in so many ways. The country is rich in both Latin American and European cultures. It's the origin of tango. It's the capital of soccer. And, the country has large communities of foreign students and immigrants, so you'll meet people from all over the world.
Studying abroad in Argentina will offer an amazing opportunity for you to make friends, learn Spanish, and understand its cultures. As in much of Latin America, the school year begins in early March and ends in early December, with a winter break in July. You'll have classes Monday through Friday either in the morning (8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) or afternoon (1 p.m. to 6 p.m.). The rest of the day is yours to explore your community, or spend time with your host family. It's also a good idea to come across mouth-watering barbeque, or even to learn to tango!
Your host parents will greet you with traditional Argentine hospitality. Like anywhere in the world, all families in Argentina are different. But Argentines are usually warm and you'll feel at home very soon.
It's not just an adventure abroad; it's a whole new reality. When you return home from studying abroad in Argentina, you'll bring with you a sense of accomplishment. You'll develop confidence. You'll gain independence, intercultural competence and creativity, which will help you succeed, whatever path you take.