Going To The Airport 1

A: What's the best way of getting to the airport?

B: Well, you can take the Airport Express.

A: Ah. Where do I catch it?

B: In Central.

A: How much is it from there? Do you know?

B: I think it's about 70 dollars. By the way, you can check in your baggage at the station. They'll even give you your boarding pass.

A: Wow... that's really convenient.

Going To The Airport 2

A: Is there any other way of getting there?

B: Well, you could go by bus or you could take a taxi.

A: How long does the journey take if I go by bus?

B: It depends on the traffic. I think the Airport Express is your best bet.

At The Check-in Counter

A: Can I have your ticket and passport please, Sir?

B: Yes, here you are.

A: Do you have any check-in luggage?

B: Yes, two pieces. They're heavy. I hope they're not overweight.

A: They're just under the maximum weight. Where would you like to sit, Sir?

B: A window seat if possible. And I forgot to ask before. Could I order a vegetarian meal, please?

A: One vegetarian meal. Ok, no problem. Have a good flight, Sir.

Money Exchange

A: Yes, Sir.

B: Er...I'm going on holiday, and I need some foreign currency.

A: Cash or traveller's cheques?

B: I think cash is ok.

A: Which currencies will you want the cash in?

B: I need some baht. What's the rate of exchange?

A: It's up on the board...the exchange rate for baht is 0.2.

B: 0.2? I can never work out what that means?

A: You get 100 baht for 20 Hong Kong dollars.

B: How about commission?

A: There's no commission.

B: I see, then, please change HK$2000 for me and debit the money from my current account.

A: Ok, here you are. Please sign here. 10, 000 baht, Sir.

B: Thank you.

Arriving at the hotel

A: Good afternoon, can I help you?

B: Yes, I have a reservation. The name is Bower.

A: Just a moment, I'll check. Is that Mr. H. Bower.

B: That's right.

A: Would you mind signing the register please Mr. Bower?

B: Ok.

A: Could I see your passport?

B: Here you are.

A: Thank you. Right, your room number is 1108 on the 11th floor. Please take the lift on the right hand side.

B: Many thanks.

Asking for Information

A: Hello. I'd like a tourist guide, please. How much is that?

B: It's free. There' s a map inside.

A: Oh. Thank you very much. Look, I'm only here for three days, what are the best places to see?

B: Well....There's a lot you could do. Are you interested in visiting some outlying islands such as Lantau?

A: Outlying islands?

B: Yes, there're a lot of interesting things you can see there, there're old villages and monasteries. And the scene is very nice. This brochure tells you more. You could think about it.

A: Well...That's a good idea. Thanks very much indeed!

B: You're wellcome.