On a Bus
A: Does this bus go to the station?
В: No, you'll have to get off at the bank, and take a 192.
A: Can you tell me where to get off?
В: It's the next stop but one.
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– Am I OK for St Mary's Church?
– No, we only go as far as the park, but you can walk from there.
– How much further is it?
– It's quite a way yet, but I'll tell you in good time.
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Do you go to the seafront?
– No, you're going the wrong way. You want a 143 from the church.
– Have we got much further to go?
– It's the next stop.
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– Is this the right bus for the Town Hall?
– No, you should have caught a 12. Jump out at the bridge and get one there.
– Could you tell me when we to get there?
– It's three stops after this one.
Taking a Taxi
A: The American Embassy, please. I have to be there by 11.10.
В: I can't promise, but I'll do my best.
В: You're just in time. £6.30, please.
A: Thanks a lot. Here’s £7. You can keep the change.
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– Do you think you can get me to Victoria by half past?
– We should be OK if the lights are with us.
– You've still got five minutes to spare. £6.40, please.
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Piccadilly, please. I have an appointment at 10.30.
– I think we can make it1 if we get a move on2.
– Here we are, sir. £6.35, please.
– Many thanks. Let's call it £7.
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1make it: get there in time.
2get a move on: hurry.
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