VII. Suggested activities
1. Speak on the following situations:
A) you are the clerk in the U.S. bank. A foreigner comes to the U.S. for the
first time. He wants to change his money into the U.S. currency. You should explain
everything to him;
B) you are the clerk in the U.S. bank. A foreigner wants to keep his money in
your bank. What kinds of accounts and credit cards you can offer.
2. Make up dialogues, using expressions from section V.
3. Say what you have learned about U.S. money.
Lesson 3
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
I. NOTE
As most airports in the United States, it is easy to get ground transportation.
Many hotels offer free shuttle service to and from the airport. As in most countries,
taxi cabs are the most expensive way to travel. However, cabs are also fast and convenient.
At larger, busier airports you will probably have to line (queue) up for a taxi.
Many airports are on subway or train lines. At Atlanta International Airport, you
can board MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) for the trip into
the city. MARTA trains arrive and depart every 12 minutes. In 15 minutes, a traveler
can be downtown.
When flying within the U.S., you should allow adequate time to check in, go
through airport security, and board your plane. Some airports are huge, and it may
take a while to reach the gate from which your plane is departing.
II. DIALOGUE
Agent: May I help you?
You: Yes, thanks, I'm staying at the Peachtree Plaza in town. What's the best way to get there?
Agent: You can take a cab, bus, limo or hotel shuttle.
You: What do you recommend?
Agent: That depends. A cab is faster but more expensive. The bus is cheaper but a
little slow. It would probably be a good idea to take your hotel shuttle.
You: All right. Where do I get it?
Agent: Just go through those doors and look for the shuttle sign. When it comes by,
wave and the driver will pick you up.
You: How much does it cost?
Agent: It's a courtesy shuttle, so it's free. You can tip the driver, if you want.
You: Thank you for your help.
(You go outside, board the shuttle, and head for the hotel).
IV. IDIOMS
Carried Away
(excited or moved to extreme action by someone or something)
The crowd got carried away and did a lot of damage to the park.
I know that planning a party is fun, but don’t get carried away.
Drive Something Home/Drive Home Something
(to make something clearly understood)
Why do I always have to shout at you to drive something home?
Sometimes you have to be forceful to drive home a point.
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