Takinga Taxi

Useful Expressions

•Where are you headed?

•How long will/would it take to get there?

•How much do I owe you?

•(You may) Keep the change.

Dialogue Practice
Check your understanding:

1. According to the driver, how long does it take to get downtown?

2. How much did the fare cost?

3. How much did Sarah give the taxi driver?

Answer Pool (Questions 1-8)
•Here you go. - 8
•It will probably be about - 5
•How long will it take to get there? - 2
•How much is it - 7
•How much do you think it will cost? - 4
•The traffic is quite heavy - 3
•Where are you headed - 1
•This is it - 6
Discussion

1. How often do you take a taxi?

2. How much does it cost you to take a taxi from your house to your

school or workplace?

3. Are the taxi drivers in your country polite? If so, in what ways?

4. Do you usually tip taxi drivers?

To hail a taxi
Taxi or cab
Order a ride
alight

I rarely or seldom take a taxi