Getting a Taxi
Getting a Taxi
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
wait in line
Phrase
weɪt ɪn laɪn
to stand in a row of people who are all waiting for something
I had to wait in a line at the bank.
arrival terminal
Noun
əˈraɪvəl ˈtɜːrmənl
an airport terminal where passengers go after their flights have landed (as opposed to a departure terminal)
There are always lots of taxis outside the arrival terminal.
prepaid taxi
Noun
priːˈpeɪd ˈtæksiː
a taxi which was previously arranged and paid for
Prepaid taxis are very expensive in this city.
pickup area
Noun
pɪkˌʌp ˈeriːə
an area where cars/shuttle buses wait for passengers to take them to their desired destinations
The clerk told the girl to wait for the taxi at the pickup area.
Exercise 2
Useful Expressions
Do you know where I could get a taxi?
How much would that cost?
In that case, I'll go for the ~ option.
I don't mind waiting in line.
Exercise 3
Dialogue Practice
Read the dialogue aloud with your teacher.
Matt is looking for where to get a taxi.
Matt
Good morning. Do you know where I could get a taxi?
Airport clerk
You can go to the taxi reservation booth and purchase a ticket for a prepaid taxi to your desired destination. That way, you don’t have to wait in line. It’s the most convenient way.
Matt
I see. How much would that cost?
Airport clerk
The price would depend on the destination. The clerks at the taxi reservation booth will provide all the information you need. I can only tell you that it might be a bit expensive.
Matt
Is there an alternative?
Airport clerk
Yes, there is. You could walk out of the arrival terminal to the pickup area. There, you will see people lining up to get a taxi. You'd have to wait in line for a while, but it would cost less.
Matt
In that case, I'll go for the second option. I don’t mind waiting in line. Thanks for your help!
Exercise 4
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.
Mr. Smith is looking for where to get a taxi.
Mark Smith
Excuse me. Do you know where I could (1) a taxi?
Airport clerk
You can go to the taxi reservation booth and get a ticket for a (2) taxi there.
Mark Smith
I see, thank you. And, is that the only way to take a (3)?
Airport clerk
No, it isn't. You can also go out of the (4) terminal. There is a (5) area where you can get a taxi for a cheaper price. But you need to walk for about 10 to 20 minutes.
Mark Smith
That's okay, I don’t (6) walking. Thanks for your help!
Choose answers from the options below that fit in blanks 1 to 6
Answer Pool (Questions 1-6)
arrival
prepaid
get/take/find
taxi
mind
pickup
Exercise 5
Role Play
Role-play the following situation with your teacher.
Situation
You need a taxi from the airport. Ask an airport clerk about the place and the ways to get a taxi. Your teacher will be the airport clerk.
Exercise 6
Discussion
In your experience, is it easy or difficult to catch a taxi from the airport? Why?
Which do you think is more convenient, taking a taxi or renting a car? Why?
What kind of transportation does your local airport have?
What kind of transportation do you usually use to leave the airport?
Have you had any bad experiences while using a taxi?
