情景对话：Taking a Texi 乘出租汽车

Taxi fares vary from city to city. In some cities, taxis have meters that tell you the fare. For long rides, it is a good idea to ask in advance what the approximate fare will be. This is especially true if you're taking a taxi from an airport. You should tip taxi drivers about 15% of the total fare.

1.A: Kennedy Airport, please. I have to be there by 7:00.

B: I can't promise anything, but I'll do my best.

B: OK. That'll be $12.00, please.

A: Thanks a lot. Here.

2.A: Do you think you can get me to Union station by quarter after?

B: We shoudn't have any trouble if the traffic isn't too heavy.

B: You've got plenty of time. That's $7.65, please.

A: Thank you very much. Here's $10.00. Give me $1.00 back, please.

3.A: The Hilton Hotel, please. I have a 10.30 appointment.

B: You'll be there in plenty of time.

B: Here we are. $8.50, please.

A: Thank you. Here's $10.00. keep the change.

4.A: Grand Central Station, please. I want to try to catch a 6:00 train.

B: I think you'll make it if we don't get stuck in a traffic jam.

B: This is it. That's $9.15, please.

A: Here.